The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Kazuma Hisanaga (ASN: 0-1703068), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment, in action against the enemy on 18 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France. When his platoon was assigned the mission of occupying an isolated farm house situated on flat open terrain for the purpose of securing the battalion’s right flank, Lieutenant Hisanaga dashed toward the building through intense enemy machine gun and small arms fire. Inspired by his example, his men immediately followed him. When his messenger was wounded while crossing the open field, Lieutenant Hisanaga, with complete disregard for his own safety, dashed back across the field and, under intense enemy small arms fire, carried the wounded soldier to a place of safety. His gallant leadership and unselfish devotion to duty reflect the finest traditions of the Army of the United States.