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) Ichiro Okada (ASN: 0-410147), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, in action against the enemy near Biffontaine, France, on 28 October 1944. While on a reconnaissance mission of obtaining information regarding the disposition of the enemy, Lieutenant Okada moved a three man patrol under the cover of darkness around the enemy’s left flank and to within ten yards of his position. Opening fire at point blank range, the patrol caught the defenders completely by surprise, killing three of the enemy and forcing ten others to surrender. The information obtained by the patrol and the resultant weakening of the enemy’s defensive positions proved of great value in the subsequent attack on hostile forces. 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.