FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Hiroshi H Miyamura ~ 07 May 2018

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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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[radu]

Well, at least a little of the dust is getting tamped down by the rain you’re getting. Better than nothing but a heavy rain would probably do y’all some good about now. It’s been a while.

It was dry for the most part here but we had a brief rain along with a thunderstorm this evening. Barely enough rain to get the deck wet.

Sasha will go back to the vet this week. She’s having a hard time eating and it isn’t a bad tooth. Thougth that might be the problem last week but when he knocked her out to pull the one that looked bad, it was fine. Just covered with plaque.
The last time we had a cat go through this, she had a tumor under her tongue and I fear that might be the case with Sasha.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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[luvie]

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[luvie]

I know just where that fly swatter is! And I ain’t afraid to use it! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Been busy all day, but I’m satisfied with things that got done.

Hope to finish a couple still this evening.

[radu]

I didn’t figure you would be. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A “light show” for you....made your day! LOL!!

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[radu]

It certainly DID make my day. LOL! Been waiting a while for it. A couple of pix posted in #59.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s getting HOT in your neighborhood!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Interesting lightning bolts.............we almost never get lightning.

Were you all comfy in a chair just waiting for the show to begin?

[luvie]

Gorgeous lightning pictures! How lucky that you were able to get them! Glad you didn’t get zapped. LOL!

I AM so jealous of your 75. That’s probably the perfect temperature as long as it’s not too breezy. Hope you had a chance to get out with the kitties for a bit. It’ll be October before we see those temps again.

[luvie]

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[radu]

I had no idea the storms were out there. No thunder at all! I was getting ready to feed the cats and happened to look out the window and saw the sky was black to the west. Sooooooo, out the door with camera in hand, much to the cats dismay. LOL
I have to walk a little ways from the house to get clear of trees for a clear view.

[radu]

The storm didn’t pass overhead so the lightning was on top of me. But I don’t know just how close it got since there was no thunder. I usually come inside once lightning is a mile away but I couldn’t count today. Rain made me come in.

There was just the right amount of breeze to feel perfect outside today. Until that storm got close. Then the wind kicked up and it got right chilly.

Percy, Shags, and Roxy were hanging out with me while I got the lightning videos.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO....the rain is sounding on my skylight. Hope it keeps up for a while.

[radu]

YAY! I’m hoping right with ya on it keeping up ALL night!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mom! Mom! You can’t go outside now. You are supposed to be feeding us. Mom? Mom?

LOL!!

I thought I might have heard one thunder clap an hour ago, but never again. Wishful thinking?