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 Shuie (Shuei) Nishi (ASN: 37085714), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 8 April 1945, in Italy. Assigned to protect his company’s exposed right flank, Private First Class Nishi alone fought a heavily armed enemy patrol of platoon strength which was attempting to infiltrate the company’s lines. Despite murderous enemy fire which had pinned down the rest of his squad, Private First Class Nishi undauntingly stood up in his hole and fired his BAR and threw hand grenades, wounding two of the enemy and forcing them to retreat. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.