Technical Sergeant Ted T. Tanouye distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 7 July 1944, near Molino A Ventoabbto, Italy. Technical Sergeant Tanouye led
Technical Sergeant Yukio Okutsu distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 7 April 1945, on Mount Belvedere, Italy. While his platoon was halted by
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
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