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2 unusual facts about Draper Kauffman


Draper Kauffman

His wartime service also included participation in the invasions of Saipan, Tinian, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

As commander of UDT 5, he participated in the invasion of Saipan, and received a second Navy Cross for leading his team in a daylight reconnaissance of fortified enemy beaches under heavy fire, and on 10 July 1944, leading a night reconnaissance of heavily defended beaches at Tinian island.



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