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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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey, I’m with that guy. I need another day off just to relax. I had a very short night last night.

[arthurus]

I love these.

[luvie]

Ruh-roh! Hope all is ok with your mom! Or were you impacted by the earthquake that hit not THAT far from Anchorage! Scary stuff! I have Facebook friends who were describing what they felt.

In answer to your question from last night...sorry I’m so slow!....my MIL is doing great. She’s just loving being on her own again. She came over this afternoon for a bit and then went to worship services with us tonight...and then to the DQ for a DillyBar. LOL!

Her house has finally sold, so she’ll get the money from it to help her be able to live nicely. I’m happy she’s here. We worried so much when she was so far away!

[luvie]

LOL! I only hate the ones that I have to work on! :)

Like tomorrow! Bah! :P

[luvie]

What a wonderful hero who had to overcome so much but finally received the honor that he so richly deserved! Thanks for sharing his story, galz! :)

[luvie]

Just got my answer to the question about the earthquake! :) Glad all was ok at your house...and that nothing broke!

[luvie]

I’m guessing you’re learning to love Boston in spite of the cold. It has to be a great place to be!

[luvie]

Now?

[luvie]

Now?

[luvie]

Now?

[luvie]

BAM!! \o/

[radu]

No freakin’ way!!! Dang, you’re FAST, LUV!!!! LOL!

[luvie]

Got to get ‘em in early! Have to work tomorrow so I can’t stay up as late as I’d like to. LOL!

[radu]

I had just refreshed, then refreshed again and it was a done deal. Your timing was better than mine. LOL

[luvie]

You’ll probably get the next one!

Mama owl has left the nest and I finally got a good view of her egg! Yay!

[radu]

Yes, Dad must have finally shown up with a bite to eat and she went to fetch it. Isn’t the egg a beauty? We’re wondering how many she’ll lay this year.

[SandRat]

[PROCON]

radu, quit encouraging her, she just loves those 50’s :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

For those same reasons I wish my sister was closer. But, we will manage.

All is well with Mom. She just sat on the side of her bed, holding the hand rail that runs the whole wall distance to her bathroom. Its normal use is to help her stand from the bed and make it to her wheel chair.

Biggest quake I’ve been in, and the longest...sorta like trying to walk across a swinging bridge with things moving every which direction.

[radu]

LOL! She sure does.
But I’m pretty sure someone else does, too. Seems to me he’s almost as sneaky as she is. ;-)