Sadao Munemori
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Sadao Munemori (Japanese: 旨森 貞夫,[1] August 17, 1922 – April 5, 1945) was a United States Army soldier[2] and posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor, after he sacrificed his life to save those of his fellow soldiers at Seravezza, Italy during World War II.[3][4]
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Sadao Munemori | |
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Nickname(s) | Spud |
Born | (1922-08-17)August 17, 1922 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | April 5, 1945(1945-04-05) (aged 22) Killed in action at Seravezza, Italy |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Private First Class |
Unit | US Army 100th Infantry Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Munemori was a private first class in the United States Army, in Company A, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team.[5] For his actions, when the 442nd was part of the 92d Infantry Division, he was the only Japanese American to be awarded the Medal of Honor during or immediately after World War II.[6]