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 Hiroo H. Endo (ASN: 39918361), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 October 1944, in France. When his platoon was pinned down by automatic fire from front and flank, Private First Class Endo crawled thirty yards under this crossfire to within thirty yards of an enemy nest, destroying it with rifle grenade fire. As the enemy fought a withdrawing action, he stood fully exposed and killed four hostile riflemen and two machine pistol operators. At great risk of life he opened the way for his unit’s advance. Private First Class Endo’s intrepid courage and fighting spirit exemplify the highest traditions of the United States Army.