Must read story about courage and valor…
Corporal Hiroshi Hersey Miyamura
Corporal Hiroshi “Hersey” Miyamura
Hersey Miyamura, a young Nisei Army Corporal distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy near Taejon-ni, Korea on 24-25 April 1951.
On the night of 24 April, Company H was occupying a defensive position when the enemy fanatically attacked, threatening to overrun the position. Miyamura, a machine-gun squad leader, aware of the imminent danger to his men, unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter, wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat, killing approximately ten of the enemy. Returning to his position, he administered first-aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation.
Area of combat, Taejon, in central South Korea__
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As another savage assault hit the line, he manned his machine-gun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered the squad to withdraw while he stayed behind…
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Lest We Forget 
Thank you for helping me to honor Cpl. Miyamura, Pierre.
That’s the least I could do…