The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Shigenori Nakama (ASN: 30102551), 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 27 October 1944, in France. Immediately upon leaving the line of departure, Private First Class Nakama’s platoon, which was leading an attack, was subjected to heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire, which seriously wounded the squad leader who was the point of the platoon. The platoon was forced to withdraw to safer positions to avoid sustaining more casualties. Noticing his exposed NCO unattended, Private First Class Nakama, disregarded exploding shells and dashed alone to the aid of his wounded comrade. In full view of enemy machine gunners, Private First Class Nakama administered first aid to the casualty and dragged him a distance of 75 yards to a ditch which offered comparative safety. After counter-battery artillery fire was called for to neutralize the enemy shelling, Private First Class Nakama directed his comrade’s evacuation and rejoined his company in the renewal of its attack. His gallant action reflects credit on the traditions of the United States Army.