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 Masami S. Iwataki (ASN: 39019073), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action on 26 October 1944, in France. When informed that a wounded man lay exposed to further enemy fire, Private First Class Iwataki, disregarding his personal safety, left the safety of his position, and ran across one hundred yards of open terrain to rescue the wounded man. After locating the wounded man, Private First Class Iwataki calmly rendered first aid under enemy small arms fire. He then picked up the casualty and carried him to safety. His courageous action in all probability saved the wounded man from possible loss of life. Private First Class Iwataki’s courage, coolness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the best traditions of the United States Army.