Miles M. Hamada

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Miles M. Hamada (37362103), Private First Class [then Private], U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, attached to the 92d Infantry Division, near Forne, Italy, on 15 and 16 April 1945. During a night attack, Private First Class Hamada was wounded on the chest and leg by grenade fragments. He refused to be evacuated, as the platoon strength had been cut down to 20 men, and continued to fire at the enemy. Throughout the night, the hostile forces threw grenades into his position, but he remained at his post and forestalled a counterattack with his automatic fire. When the objective was secured the next day, Private First Class Hamada returned to the aid station for medical treatment. Private First Class Hamada’s devotion to duty and gallantry are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.