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 (Field Artillery) James Y. Mizuno (ASN: 0-1695699), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 522d Field Artillery Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, in action against the enemy near LaHoussiere, France, on 5 November 1944. Assigned the task of attacking and clearing a strongly held ridge, the company with which Lieutenant Mizuno was serving as forward artillery observer advanced against the enemy through heavy mortar, artillery, and machine gun fire. Although painfully wounded during the action in the right shoulder, he crawled 400 yards over difficult and open terrain to obtain aid for his more seriously wounded radio operator. After receiving hasty first aid treatment he returned to his forward position and continued to direct the effective artillery fire. Lieutenant Mizuno’s initiative, determination, and courageous action in the face of extreme danger contributed immeasurably in the subsequent attainment of the objective. 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.