Eji Suyama

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Eji Suyama (19059289), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, attached to the 92d Infantry Division, on the peak of Mount Folgorito, Italy, on 7 April 1945. Through the courageous and speedy action of Technician Fourth Grade Suyama, two machine gun positions were overrun by his patrol, he, personally destroying one, killing two and capturing seven of the enemy. Then under fire, he rescues a wounded comrade. His actions are a credit to the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.