"Private First Class Joe M. Nishimoto distinguished himself by
extraordinary heroism in action on 7 November 1944, near La Houssiere, France. After three days of unsuccessful attempts by his company to
dislodge the enemy from a strongly defended ridge, Private First Class
Nishimoto, as acting squad leader, boldly crawled forward through a
heavily mined and booby-trapped area. Spotting a machine gun nest, he
hurled a grenade and destroyed the emplacement. Then, circling to the
rear of another machine gun position, he fired his sub-machine gun at
point-blank range, killing one gunner and wounding another. Pursuing two
enemy riflemen, Private First Class Nishimoto killed one, while the
other hastily retreated. Continuing his determined assault, he drove
another machine gun crew from its position. The enemy, with their key
strong points taken, were forced to withdraw from this sector. Private
First Class Nishimoto'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."
From PFC Nishimoto's Medal of Honor citation, awarded on September 17, 2009.
A delayed but worthy honor to a brave American,
Brian
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