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 Seikichi Nagamine (ASN: 30104477), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action on 5 April 1945 and 6 April 1945, in Italy. When casualties became numerous, Private First Class Nagamine and two others voluntarily attached themselves as litter bearers to a rifle company. During two days of heated engagements, and disregarding enemy fire and minefields, Private First Class Nagamine evacuated forty-five wounded comrades and eight Germans through rugged mountainous paths to the aid station. His gallant action and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his comrades and a distinct credit to the United States Army.