The President of the United States of America,in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain of the Forecastle
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.
This soldier, when a shell struck an ammunition chest exploding a number of cartridges and setting fire to the packing tow, procured water and extinguished
Two color bearers having been shot dead one after the other, the last one far in advance of his regiment and close to the enemy’s
Voluntarily and under heavy fire advanced toward the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.
Voluntarily assisted a wounded comrade to a place of apparent safety while the enemy were in close proximity; he received the fire of the enemy
Voluntarily carried a wounded officer off the field from between the lines; while doing this he was himself wounded.
Private First Class Kiyoshi K. Muranaga distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 26 June 1944, near Suvereto, Italy. Private First Class Muranaga's company
Private First Class William K. Nakamura distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 4 July 1944, near Castellina, Italy. During a fierce firefight, Private
Private Joe Hayashi distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 20 and 22 April 1945, near Tendola, Italy. On 20 April 1945, ordered to
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