"Private Shizuya Hayashi distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism
in action on 29 November 1943, near Cerasuolo, Italy. During a flank
assault on high ground held by the enemy, Private Hayashi rose alone in
the face of grenade, rifle, and machine gun fire. Firing his automatic
rifle from the hip, he charged and overtook an enemy machine gun
position, killing seven men in the nest and two more as they fled. After
his platoon advanced 200 yards from this point, an enemy antiaircraft
gun opened fire on the men. Private Hayashi returned fire at the hostile
position, killing nine of the enemy, taking four prisoners, and forcing
the remainder of the force to withdraw from the hill. Private Hayashi's
extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the
highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him,
his unit, and the United States Army."
May you be at peace,
Brian
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