性別

Male

生年月日

1916-09-16

出生地

Punene, Maui HI, USA

入隊した年

1942-01-02, Schofield Barracks, Oahu HI

入隊のタイプ

Draftee

所属・部署

Army

兵役のタイプ

War

所属部隊のタイプ

Combat

所属部隊

442nd Regimental Combat Team, 3rd Battalion, Company I

特殊技能

Rifleman

最終目標

USA - HI; Camp Shelby, MS. Other countries - Italy, France

所属部隊の役割

Infantry

所属部隊での個人的役割

Rifleman

主な戦闘（交戦地帯へ従軍した場合）

Rhineland Campaign

勲章・褒章（個人又は所属部隊）

One of 22 Asian Pacific Americans to be awarded the Medal of Honor at White House ceremonies on June 21, 2000. He previously was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's highest medal for extraordinary heroism. His citation for the Medal of Honor reads as follows: "The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to PRIVATE BARNEY F. HAJIRO For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Private Barney F. Hajiro distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19, 22, and 29 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres and Biffontaine, Eastern France. Private Hajiro, while acting as sentry on top of an embankment on 19 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France, rendered assistance to allied troops attacking a house 200 yards away by exposing himself to enemy fire and directing fire at an enemy strong point. He assisted the unit on his right by firing his automatic rifle and killing or wounding two enemy snipers. On 22 October 1944, he and one comrade took up an outpost security position about 50 yards to the right front of their platoon, concealed themselves, and ambushed an 18-man, heavily armed enemy patrol, killing two, wounding one, and taking the remainder as prisoners. On 29 October 1944 in a wooded area in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France, he initiated an attack up the slope of a hill referred to as 'Suicide Hill', by running forward approximately 100 yards under fire. He then advanced ahead of his comrades about 10 yards, drawing fire and spotting camouflaged machine gun nests. He fearlessly met fire with fire and single-handidly destroyed two machine gun nests and killed two enemy snipers. As a result of Private Hajiro's heroic actions, the attack was successful. Private Hajiro's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the United States Army.

その他の情報

"It was 1 a.m. and we took a lot of heavy hits. Some of the guys were only 18 or so, and they were getting hit and were dying...I was lucky to survive.' (June 21, 2000, Los Angeles Times) -- Pvt. Barney F. Hajiro