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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Kenneth Kazuo Shimogawa (ASN: RA-10103866), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Waegwan, Korea, on 19 September 1950. During an attack his unit was pinned down by concentrated enemy grenade and small arms fire. Although wounded, he continuously exposed himself while maintaining effective BAR fire into the hostile troops. To renew his ammunition supply, he left his position, made his way to a machine gun ammunition bearer, reloaded his clips and returned to continue his assault against the numerically superior enemy. Through his efforts, his company’s position was secured and the attack continued by a reinforcing unit. In the ensuing action, Private Shimogawa was killed. His gallantry reflects the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 20, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 240 (December 2, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Kenneth Kazuo Shimogawa (ASN: RA-10103866), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Waegwan, Korea, on 19 September 1950. During an attack his unit was pinned down by concentrated enemy grenade and small arms fire. Although wounded, he continuously exposed himself while maintaining effective BAR fire into the hostile troops. To renew his ammunition supply, he left his position, made his way to a machine gun ammunition bearer, reloaded his clips and returned to continue his assault against the numerically superior enemy. Through his efforts, his company’s position was secured and the attack continued by a reinforcing unit. In the ensuing action, Private Shimogawa was killed. His gallantry reflects the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.