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 First Class Setsuo James Matsura (ASN: 19060184), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, in action against the enemy near Biffontaine, France, on 30 October 1944. In a fierce fire fight with the enemy, the heavy machine gun crew of which Private First Class Matsura was a member found itself running dangerously short of ammunition. Fully aware of the danger involved, he left his place of cover, and alternately running and crawling for 100 yards, he made his way through the heavy enemy fire to the ammunition supply depot. Upon reaching the supply of ammunition, he quickly gathered a maximum load and, ignoring the unabated enemy fire, fearlessly made the return trip to the endangered company. By his voluntary and heroic action, Private First Class Matsura enabled his company to continue firing and subsequently drive the enemy from his positions. 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.