Discover Nikkei Logo

https://www.discovernikkei.org/pt/resources/military/6443/

Background image consist of multiple portrait of Nikkei with military experience

Banco de Dados da Experiência Militar Nipo-Americana

View larger image

Robert Toshio Kuroda (KIA 10/20/1944)

Sexo
Male
Birth date
1922-11-8
Local de nascimento
Aiea, Oahu HI, U.S.A.
Tipo de alistamento
Volunteer
Ramo das Forças Armadas
Army
Tipo de serviço
War
Tipo de Unidade
Combat
Unidades onde serviu
442nd Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Battalion, Company H
Stationed
Camp Shelby, MS; France
Separated
Bruyeres FR
Unit responsibility
Infantry
Personal responsibility
Squad leader
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Rhineland Campaign
Awards, medals, citations (individual or unit)
One of 22 Asian Pacific Americans awarded the Medal of Honor at White House ceremonies on June 21, 2000. He previously was decorated posthumously with the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's highest medal for extraordinary heroism. His citation for the Medal of Honor is 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

STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT T. KURODA UNITED STATES ARMY

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

Staff Sergeant Robert T. Kuroda distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 20 October 1944, near Bruyeres, France. Leading his men in an advance to destroy snipers and machine gun nests, Staff Sergeant Kuroda encountered heavy enemy fire from enemy soldiers occupying a heavily wooded slope. Unable to pinpoint the hostile machine gun, he boldly made his way through heavy fire toward the crest of the ridge. Once locating the machine gun, Staff Sergeant Kuroda advanced to a point within 10 yards of the nest and killed three enemy gunners with grenades. He then fired clip after clip of rifle ammunition upon the enemy, killing or wounding at least three of the enemy. As he expended the last of his ammunition, he observed that an American officer had been struck by a burst of fire from a hostile machine gun located on an adjacent hill. Rushing to the officer's assistance, he found that the officer had been killed. Picking up the officer's submachine gun, Staff Sergeant Kuroda advanced through continuous fire toward the second machine gun emplacement and destroyed the position. As he turned to fire upon additional enemy soldiers, he was killed by a sniper. Staff Sergeant Kuroda's courageous actions and indomitable fighting spirit, ensured the destruction of enemy resistance in the sector.

Staff Sergeant Kuroda'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.

Additional information
Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously to brother, former Hawaii State Senator Joe Kuroda, by President Clinton.

The field at Fort Deruny was named S/Sgt Robert T. Kuroda field in 1960.

Discover Nikkei brandmark

Novo Design do Site

Venha dar uma olhada nas novas e empolgantes mudanças no Descubra Nikkei. Veja o que há de novo e o que estará disponível em breve! Mais informações
Estamos procurando histórias como a sua! Envie o seu artigo, ensaio, narrativa, ou poema para que sejam adicionados ao nosso arquivo contendo histórias nikkeis de todo o mundo. Mais informações

Atualizações do Site

APOIE O PROJETO
A campanha 20 para 20 do Descubra Nikkei comemora nossos primeiros 20 anos e começa os próximos 20. Saiba mais e doe!
NOVIDADES SOBRE O PROJETO
Novo Design do Site
Venha dar uma olhada nas novas e empolgantes mudanças no Descubra Nikkei. Veja o que há de novo e o que estará disponível em breve!