Yeiichi Kuwayama

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Yeiichi Kuwayama (32013547), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 442d Regimental Combat Team, in action near Biffontaine, France, on 29 October 1944. Observing a comrade severely wounded and lying fully exposed to intense hostile fire, Technician Fourth Grade Kuwayama, with utter disregard for his own safety, quickly left his sheltered position and crawled toward the injured man. Although he received a shrapnel wound in the head and was partially blinded by his own blood, Technician Fourth Grade Kuwayama reached his fallen comrade and calmly administered first aid to his comrade. He then dragged the wounded man to safety through a hail of bursting mortar shells and machine gun fire. Technician Fourth Grade Kuwayama’s complete disregard for personal safety, and undaunted bravery exemplify the finest traditions of the Army of the United States.