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"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 his platoon in an attack to capture the
crest of a strategically important hill that afforded little cover. Observing an enemy machine gun
crew placing its gun in position to his left front, Technical Sergeant
Tanouye crept forward a few yards and opened fire on the position,
killing or wounding three and causing two others to disperse.
Immediately, an enemy machine pistol
opened fire on him. He returned the fire and killed or wounded three
more enemy soldiers. While advancing forward, Technical Sergeant Tanouye
was subjected to grenade bursts, which severely wounded his left arm. Sighting an enemy-held trench, he raked the position with fire from his sub-machine gun
and wounded several of the enemy. Running out of ammunition, he crawled
20 yards to obtain several clips from a comrade on his left flank.
Next, sighting an enemy machine pistol that had pinned down his men,
Technical Sergeant Tanouye crawled forward a few yards and threw a hand
grenade into the position, silencing the pistol. He then located another
enemy machine gun firing down the slope of the hill, opened fire on it,
and silenced that position. Drawing fire from a machine pistol nest
located above him, he opened fire on it and wounded three of its
occupants. Finally taking his objective, Technical Sergeant Tanouye
organized a defensive position on the reverse slope of the hill before
accepting first aid treatment and evacuation. Technical Sergeant
Tanouye'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 Tech. Sgt. Tanouye's Medal of Honor citation, awarded in 1996.
May you be at peace,
Brian
Memorial in Torrance, California
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