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 Roy K. Mitobe (ASN: 37702973), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 11 April 1945, in Italy. When an enemy patrol attacked and wounded two of his comrades, Private First Class Mitobe drove the patrol back with pistol fire then evacuated the two casualties and returned. Subsequently, when the foe attacked in greater number, Private First Class Mitobe exchanged hand grenade fire with the enemy. Although wounded and as the enemy closed in with machine pistols, Private First Class Mitobe fired his machine gun with one hand and his pistol with the other, and forced the attacking enemy to withdraw in disorder. Single-handedly, Private First Class Mitobe repulsed a determined enemy attack which threatened to breach his unit’s defensive position and refused to be evacuated himself until the threat of a third counterattack had passed. His courage, determination and combat skill reflect credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.