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2nd Lt Heafy was awarded the Bronze Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: While serving as a forward observer, the company to which he was attached was forced to by-pass an enemy strongpoint on high ground to the north of ***. Unable to give artillery support from his position with the lead elements of the infantry, 2nd Lt Heafy circled the enemy units opposing the infantry and established his observation post on exposed but commanding ground under constant enemy mortar fire. Artillery under his direction neutralized opposition long enough to enable the infantry free passage, but in attempting to rejoin his company he was severely wounded. His devotion to duty at the risk of his life and skill in directing the fire of two artillery battalions was an important factor in the success of the operation and the subsequent capture of the high ground commanding the town. 2nd Lt Heafy was killed in subsequent action.