Sexo

Male

Fecha de Nacimiento

1922-3-5

Lugar de Nacimiento

Hilo HI, U.S.A.

Inducted

1943-3-23, Oahu HI

Tipo de Alistamiento

Volunteer

Afiliación Militar

Army

Tipo de servicio prestado

War

Tipo de unidad militar

Combat

Unidades a las que sirvió

I Company, 442nd Regimental Combat Team

Especialidad militar

Infantry

Asignado

Mississippi, Italy, France and Hawaii

Retirado

219th G H, San Francisco CA

Responsabilidad en la unidad

To show that we, of Japanese ancestry, are good American citizens of the United States.

Responsabilidad individual

Be a good soldier.

Batallas principales (si sirvió en una zona de guerra)

Participated in campaign engagements of Fifth Army offensive from Vic Grossetto to Pisa, Italy, Suvereto, Sassetta, Monteverdi, Crossing of Cecina River, Molino R. Ventoabbto, Hill 140, Casale, Hill 147, MoDeiRotino, San Luce, Pieve Di San Luce, San Regolo, Hill 108, Luciana, Torretta, Colle Salvetti, Nuova. Florence Sector including Arno River - vic Florence, Crossing of Arno River, Peretola and San Mauro.

Reconocimientos, medallas, menciones (individuales o de la unidad)

Silver Star
Combat Infantry Badge
Purple Heart
Good Conduct Medal
European African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/3 Battle Stars

Award of the Silver Star was made with citation as follows 'Eisuke Asato, 30105962, Private First Class, Inf., Company 'I', Regimental Combat Team, for gallantry in action on 27 October 1944, in France, while acting as flank security for his company during an approach march. Upon sighting an enemy machine gun emplacement 20 yards away, Private Asato warned his men of the danger in time for them to seeek cover before the enemy machine gun and its supporting weapons opened fire upon the company's column. Realizing that the company was pinned down by the intense enemy fire, Private Asato and a comrade fearlessly advanced within 10 yards of the battle emplacement, firing as they made their way forward. Unnerved by the relentless advance of their opponents, the enemy machine gunners abandoned their positions and withdrew.'

Condiciones de Vida

Pitched tent for living and took bath whenever we had time. I ate K ration. It was tough.

Recuerdo más vívido de la experiencia militar

I can't express myself.

Lo que más extraño durante su tiempo en las fuerzas armadas

I missed everything.