FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Hiroshi Miyamura ~ 25 January 2016

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Hiroshi Miyamura

Info from here.

           

Hiroshi H. Miyamura (born in Gallup, New Mexico on October 6, 1925) is a Medal of Honor recipient awarded for his actions during the Korean War on 24 and April 25, 1951 near Taejon-ni, Korea while serving in the United States Army, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

World War II

Hiroshi Miyamura was drafted into the Army in 1944, near the end of World War II. He served briefly with the 442nd Infantry Regiment, a famous Japanese-American unit, and was discharged from the active army shortly after Japan surrendered. Following the war, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve, and was recalled to active duty following the start of the Korean War.

Korean War

His was the first Medal of Honor which was classified Top Secret by the military because Corporal Miyamura was captured by the North Koreans and held as a prisoner of war immediately after the heroic actions that led to the award. It was feared that if his captors knew of his status, he would be singled out for torture and death. As Brig. Gen. Ralph Osborne explained to Miyamura and a group of reporters upon notifying them of his medal, "If the Reds knew what he had done to a good number of their soldiers just before he was taken prisoner, they might have taken revenge on this young man. He might not have come back." Following his release on August 20, 1953, he was repatriated to the United States and was honorably discharged from the army shortly thereafter. His medal was presented to him by President Eisenhower in October 1953 at the White House.

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Taejon-ni, Korea, April 24, and April 25, 1951

Entered service at: Gallup, N. Mex. Birth: Gallup, New Mexico

G.O. No.: 85, November 4, 1953.

Citation:

Cpl. Miyamura, a member of Company H, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. On the night of 24 April, Company H was occupying a defensive position when the enemy fanatically attacked threatening to overrun the position. Cpl. Miyamura, a machinegun squad leader, aware of the imminent danger to his men unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat killing approximately 10 of the enemy. Returning to his position, he administered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation. As another savage assault hit the line, he manned his machinegun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered the squad to withdraw while he stayed behind to render the gun inoperative. He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to a second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity of the attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Cpl. Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement. He killed more than 50 of the enemy before his ammunition was depleted and he was severely wounded. He maintained his magnificent stand despite his painful wounds, continuing to repel the attack until his position was overrun. When last seen he was fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers. Cpl. Miyamura's indomitable heroism and consummate devotion to duty reflect the utmost glory on himself and uphold the illustrious traditions on the military service

 

Hiroshi is married to the former Terry Tsuchimori, who was held in the Japanese American Internment camps in the United States during World War II. He has three children and four grandchildren, with one grandchild, Marisa, an officer in the United States Air Force. He has resided in Gallup since his discharge from the army, where he pursued his career as an automobile mechanic and service station owner.

On November 12, 2007, Gallup McKinley County Public Schools named their former Gallup Junior High school after Hiroshi, Miyamura High School. There was a dinner at the school that evening. Several students came to the school on the tenth of November, 2007 to decorate, and fix up the school, including painting and cleaning. Hiroshi Miyamura was there on the twelfth at the naming of the school and the dinner.

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[Publius]

In Massachusetts for how long? A year or so?

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Depends upon how long I end up living.

One can “start over” only so many times in a given time period.

[Publius]

I guess you’ll have to change the state on your FReeper profile.

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Among other things, yes. But I will wait until I have a real address.

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....Pro grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a close second....Deo snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....The Mayor bags the bronze!!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Where do you plan on setting up a “real address”? Sounds like wherever you have been at lately has been pretty cold. I thought you were a warm weather person! lol I know I am. Can’t wait for winter to be over.... :-(

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Thanks Kathy!
How are you after your sisters visit?
You have snow?

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I am definitely a “Warm Weather Person”! :-)

But wherever God sends me, there I shall go.

Even if I would rather live in Tahiti. (Which I would)

[radu]

Reading about Hiroshi Miyamura’s brave actions in the face of so many of the enemy has my hair standing on end. That he survived is absolutely amazing.
Truly a hero!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...has your snow started to melt?

No damage found here, but man, was that quake a rockin’ and a rollin’. Longest I’ve ever been in. More often it’s a big BOOM and that fairly gentle rolling until it’s done. This one just kept going and going and going. I’m glad it wasn’t any closer than 160 miles.

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

I hope all has been going well with you FRiend. Stay warm where you’re at! *hugs* :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Maybe a blankie for your car will be in order when you move into your new place....or a carport.

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I’ve had my “moments”, but I’ll be OK!

(((HUGS)))

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Or BOTH! LOL!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Video clips on TV gave me the shivers. That was some HARD rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ going on up there!! Glad you got through it unscathed. Just a little picking up is much better than having to look for a new house. And better than winding up in a hospital. Hope that’s it for the shaking for a loooong time. Once is more than enough to go through something like that!

Yes, snow is melting in patches and the roads are clear now. It should all disappear tomorrow when the temps warm up to the upper-40s. YAY!

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m back on Mom duty...everything is an argument. (My sister got a good dose of it.) Learning to not say anything is hard. d:o)

Last night about 1:30a we had a 7.1 earthquake that got pretty scary as it went on and on and on...shake, rattle, and roll. A few things fell, but no damage I have found.

Still very little snow and most of the weekdays are supposed to get above freezing, while the nights below...more ICY roads.