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 Nobuo Murakami (ASN: 39925819), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 14 April 1945, in Italy. The platoon of which Private Murakami was a member was deployed in a defensive position, protecting the northeast road into Castelpoggio, Italy. In the early morning under heavy mist, a company of the enemy counterattacked with rifles, automatic weapons, bazookas and grenades. Private Murakami, a submachine gunner, observed 6 hostile soldiers closing in on his position but, because of poor visibility he withheld his fire until sure of his aim. The foe was on a higher ground so he deliberately exposed himself and opened fire, killing two, wounding one, and pinning down the rest. Hostile fire from other directions were turned on him but orders shouted in German caused a lull. Private Murakami then quickly began reloading his weapon. Suddenly, a bazooka shell landed nearby severely wounding him on the head, in one eye and on the shoulders. Regardless of this, he picked up his gun and resumed firing, thereby contributing to the repulse of the enemy who withdrew leaving 35 dead and 8 wounded behind. His aggressive spirit exemplifies the finest traditions of the United States Army.