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 Noboru Danny Hokama (ASN: 30105851), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 12 July 1944, in Italy. When an enemy mortar shell exploded near his comrade’s slit trench and buried him under fallen dirt, Private First Class Homama and a comrade rushed to the buried man’s rescue. While digging his comrade out, Private First Class Homama was wounded by a mortar fragment, but disregarded his wound until the buried man was freed. His courageous action saved the soldier from possible loss of life. Private First Class Hokama’s initiative and devotion to his fellow men are commendable and reflect credit on the Armed Forces of the United States.