The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Satoshi Furuya (ASN: 30105460), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, in action against the enemy on 22 October 1944, in Biffontaine, France. Observing enemy sniper fire coming from a nearby building, Private First Class Furuya, with no thought of his own safety, crept silently forward to the door of the enemy occupied room. When the enemy started firing through the closed door, Private First Class Furuya, with pistol in hand, smashed into the room. Firing as he entered, he wounded one enemy sniper and forced the remaining seven into surrender. By this daring action, Private First Class Furuya was instrumental in effecting the successful protection of the attacking company’s flank and rear. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.