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 Arthur Tasaka (ASN: 32972823), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, attached to the 36th Infantry Division, on 20 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France. During an attack against a strongly defended enemy held position, two squads of his platoon were pinned down on an exposed embankment by fierce bursts of enemy fire. When one of his comrades was wounded, Private Tasaka, with complete disregard for his own safety, braved withering rifle fire to aid his injured companion. With exceptional coolness, he administered first aid to the seriously wounded man. Private Tasaka’s courageous action was in a large measure responsible for saving the life of his comrade.