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 Eishin M. Akamine (ASN: 30105583), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 26 June 1944, in the vicinity of Belvedere, Italy. During an attack on the northwest slopes of Belvedere, Private Akamine, a member of a combat patrol with the mission of protecting our left flank, with the aid of a rifleman skillfully cut the road leading north out of the town and captured a house that was indispensable in establishing a mortar OP. Later when the enemy counter-attacked from the south with a force of 20 Infantrymen and preceded by a half-track, Private Akamine and his comrade, with utter disregard for their personal safety, calmly faced the enemy at a distance of approximately 150 yards and disabled the half-track through the effective use of their weapons. In the ensuing engagement, Private Akamine and his companion were successful in killing and/or wounding 5 Germans and capturing 5 more. The courage and accuracy of Private Akamine and his companion forced the rest of the enemy to retreat and ultimately resulted in the successful accomplishment of the company’s mission. 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.