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 Miyoji Ishii (ASN: 30102932), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action on 6 April 1945, in Italy. Private First Class Ishii, a radioman, was following the platoon leader up a hill during an attack. Near the crest of the hill, the platoon was pinned down by machine gun and small arms fire from concealed enemy dugouts. Radioing back the situation, Private First Class Ishii gave his radio to his assistant and took a rifle equipped with a launcher and an AT grenade. Creeping forward under enemy fire, he reached a small ridge then stood up, in full view of the foe, to fire. He noticed a tree in front of him which might cause a premature explosion and injure his own men. With total disregard for his life, he ran 5 yards to the right and aimed and fired, making a direct hit on the center of the enemy position. As a result, 3 of the enemy were killed and 7 captured, together with 3 machine guns, 1 anti-tank gun, 3 bazookas, and a number of mines and small arms. His gallant aggressiveness exemplifies the highest traditions of the United States Army.