The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Saburo Tanamachi (ASN: 38562665), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment, in action against the enemy on 29 October 1944, in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France. During a fierce enemy counterattack, Private Tanamachi, acting squad leader, crept forward, in the face of four enemy machine guns and a dozen riflemen to give aid to a wounded comrade. As he reached the wounded soldier and was about to give him first aid, Private Tanamachi was fatally wounded. Roused by the courageous example of their leader, his squad charged forward and assisted by the remainder of the platoon, overwhelmed the attacking enemy force. Private Tanamachi’s display of heroism reflects the finest traditions of the Army of the United States.