Kazunobo Yamamoto

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Kazunobo Yamamoto (30101434), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company F, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), attached to the 34th Infantry Division, on ** November 1943, in Italy. During a heavy artillery barrage preceding an enemy counterattack, Private First Class Yamamoto was wounded and was bleeding about the ears and nose. In spite of his wounds he refused medical treatment, and insisted on remaining at his 60-mm. mortar. Throughout the ensuing enemy counterattack, Private First Class Yamamoto stayed with his gun, firing with accurate and devastating effect on the attacking forces, which consisted of an entire German company. His efficient gunnery inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and was an important factor in repelling the attack. He left his post only when ordered to do so, when it was learned that he was suffering from a serious wound which needed immediate attention. Private First Class Yamamoto’s courage, determination and devotion to duty in the face of grave danger was highly meritorious and a credit to the Armed Forces of the United States.