Private Shizuya Hayashi served in the U.S. Army for 4 years and 3 months. Shizuya served with the Company A, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate). Shizuya served during the years of World War II. Shizuya was 90 years old.
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1941–1945Company A, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Branch
Highest rank
War
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Private Shizuya Hayashi distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 29 November 1943, near Cerasuolo, Italy. During a flank assault on high ground held by the enemy, Private Hayashi rose alone in the face of grenade, rifle, and machine gun fire. Firing his automatic rifle from the hip, he charged and overtook an enemy machine gun position, killing seven men in the nest and two more as they fled. After his platoon advanced 200 yards from this point, an enemy antiaircraft gun opened fire on the men. Private Hayashi returned fire at the hostile position, killing nine of the enemy, taking four prisoners, and forcing the remainder of the force to withdraw from the hill. Private Hayashi's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.
Honors · 9 decorations
Awards & Decorations
9
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
For service and achievement
Campaign and service medals
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal 3 bronze service stars
Foreign awards
Burial Information
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