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 Fred Minoru Yamamoto (ASN: 37357450), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 and 28 October 1944, near Biffontaine, France. When his platoon was counterattacked by two German Companies, Private First Class Yamamoto, an automatic rifleman, single-handedly killed two Germans, wounded an undetermined number and checked the attack until the platoon reached the safety of higher ground. The following day he killed a machine pistol gunner and two supporting riflemen. For two days, until he was mortally wounded, Private First Class Yamamoto continually exposed himself to heavy fire to support his company with effective automatic fire. His courage and fighting spirit are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army of the United States.