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Michael John Auer (13 May 1920 near Mott – 31 July 2010 in Denver) was a American Captain in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 28 January 1948 as Captain in Company A, 19th Armored Infantry Battalion, 14th Armored Division
 * Silver Star Medal
 * Purple Heart
 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * Army of Occupation Medal