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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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope all goes well with Sasha.

[radu]

LOL! When I walked back to the house, the kitchen windowsill was full of cats looking out at me with scowling faces. They were NOT happy. Cat food cans were on the table and food dishes had been set out ...... and Momma had walked out the door???? GRRRRRR

But all was forgiven as soon as they ate. :-)

Too bad thunderstorms are a rarity up there. :-(

[radu]

Thanks. I hope so, too, but not getting hopes up too high. The baby food I’ve been feeding her is the pureed meat .... just a glob of mush in the bowl. No chewing required. Something’s pretty bad when she has trouble eating that.

[luvie]

I’ll bet those three were really enjoying the fresh air!

It was an odd storm that had lightning but no thunder! I thought they always went together. Glad you got the shots...you’ve waited a long time for the chance!

I guess I’ll go now. 7:30am was waaaaaay too early for this night owl. See ya tomorrow night!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my.....just swallowing must be a problem. Doesn’t sound good.

Sending a prayer for peace.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night, Luv, and rest well.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[radu]

We’ve been letting the outside cats go out for a week or so now. Hubby hasn’t seen the bobcat for quite a while so we figured it would be safe. They do enjoy being outside, that’s for sure.

It really was odd that there wasn’t any thunder with all the lightning those clouds were spitting out. It wasn’t that the lightning was too far away. It wasn’t. Not sure what that was all about.

I can understand the winds going out of your sails. Happened to me last night after getting up so early. LOL

Good night and sleep well.

[radu]

I don’t know that swallowing is her problem. She acts like a tooth or her mouth hurts when there’s food in it. She did have a funky-looking one last week and the vet was going to pull it. But when he cleaned her teeth first, including that one, it was just fine. It had been gunked up with plaque. Now she’s favoring the other side of her mouth.

He’ll probably have to knock her out again to get a good look in there, she’s so skittish.

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Taejon was the scene of a No. Korean massacre of tied up captured American soldiers. They were shot and/or buried alive in long but shallow trench graves. I have a couple of those photos. They were shot in the head and/or back.

Trusting the No. Koreans is like trusting a scorpion you hold in your hand not to sting you.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Just wow! Another terrific Monday morning start.

[luvie]

Ok..ok...I know it's not morning any more.
I got up late.
REEEEAAL late. It was GREAT!
It's another gorgeous day here!
Except we're under "Severe-to-Extreme Drought conditions.
Please pray that we get some rain.
Now we have near 100* temps on top of dry.
Ok...through whining.
All y'all have a Mahv'lus Monday!
Don't let work keep ya from having fun!
((((hugs))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Trusting the No. Koreans is like trusting a scorpion you hold in your hand not to sting you.

Hoping we have the right people in the right place, and that they are fully aware.