Hiroshi Miyamura was the first Japanese American to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He received it for his gallant service in the Korean War, during which time he was a POW for 27 months. He died November 29, 2022.
Quotable Quotes:
"I didn't want to see my men killed. I didn't think I was doing anything heroic."
"To me, the flag represents the men and women who defended this country. … Throughout history, it has been the symbol of this country."
"In combat, you have to make decisions, and you don't know whether it's right or wrong. I asked God for guidance, and he helped me make decisions."
