The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Bert Noboru Nishimura (ASN: 0-398791), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 2d Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment, in action against the enemy on 19 July 1944, near Nuova, Italy. When his platoon was subjected to sniper fire during an attack against a strongly defended enemy machine gun emplacement, Lieutenant Nishimura immediately divided his patrol. Using four of his men as a base of fire, he led the remainder of his patrol in a brilliant outflanking maneuver against the enemy position. His rifle jammed when he opened fire against the enemy machine gun crew but Lieutenant Nishimura, displaying outstanding courage and presence of mind, quickly threw a hand grenade into the enemy position, killing two of the enemy, wounding two others and causing the remainder of the gun crew to withdraw. 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.