- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Unit:
- Commander, 3rd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- March 19th, 1945
"For gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 22 December 1944, near ****, Belgium. When a company from his battalion was being attacked by a numerically superior force, Lieutenant Colonel Kaiser left his Command Post and proceeded to that sector. Going to each position, always under heavy mortar, artillery and small arms fire, he made sure that the men were in the most advantageous positions to withstand the fanatical enemy assaults. Suddenly perceiving enemy infantry attempting for the second time to cross the river, Lieutenant Colonel Kaiser instantly opened fire with his personal weapon and also directed the fire of the company. With utter disregard for his own safety, in the face of the enemy's terrific assault fire, Lieutenant Colonel Kaiser, from his exposed position, continued to pour fire into the enemy. By his gallantry, Lieutenant Colonel Kaiser inspired his men to even greater acts of courage. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces."
HQ, 82d Airborne Division, G.O. No. 36 (19.03.1945).