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Daniel K. Inouye

性別
Male
生年月日
1924-9-7
出生地
Honolulu HI, U.S.A.
入隊した年
1943-1-15, Honolulu HI
入隊のタイプ
Volunteer
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,E Comapny, 2nd Battalion, Officer
特殊技能
Squad leader
最終目標
Camp Shelby, MS; Italy
所属部隊の役割
Infantry
所属部隊での個人的役割
Squad leader
主な戦闘(交戦地帯へ従軍した場合)
Po Valley 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:

SECOND LIEUTENANT DANIEL K. INOUYE, UNITED STATES ARMY

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:

Second Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 21 April 1945, in the vicinity of San Terenzo, Italy. While attacking a defended ridge guarding an important road junction, Second Lieutenant Inouye skillfully directed his platoon through a hail of automatic weapon and small arms fire, in a swift enveloping movement that resulted in the capture of an artillery and mortar post and brought his men to within 40 yards of the hostile force. Emplaced in bunkers and rock formations, the enemy halted the advance with crossfire from three machine guns. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous slope to within five yards of the nearest machine gun and hurled two grenades, destorying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and neutralized a second machine gun nest. Although wounded by a sniper's bullet, he continued to engage other hostile positions at close range until an exploding grenade shattered his right arm. Despite the intense pain, he refused evacuation and continued to direct his platoon until enemy resistance was broken and his men were again deployed in defensive positions. In the attack, 25 enemy soldiers were killed and eight others captured. By his gallant, aggressive tactics and by his indomitable leadership, Second Lieutenant Inouye enabled his platoon to advance through formidable resistance, and was instrumental in the capture of the ridge.

Second Lieutenant Inouye'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.

その他の情報
'For one thing, it brings back those events of many years ago. It also reminds me that we were men who were afraid, men who wanted to go home to their loved ones, but somehow, because of duty and honor, we moved forward.' (June 23, 2000, The Honolulu Advertiser) -- 2nd Lt. Daniel K. Inouye
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