性別

Male

生年月日

1945-4-11

出生地

Tule Lake CA, U.S.A.

入隊した年

1969-1-7, Los Angeles CA

入隊のタイプ

Draftee

所属・部署

Army

兵役のタイプ

War

所属部隊のタイプ

Combat,sup

所属部隊

41st Civil Affairs Company & 55th Military Intelligence Detachment (Corps)

特殊技能

63C20 Track Vehicle Mechanic & 64C40 Truck Master Mechanic

最終目標

Fort Ord, California; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Vietnam

除隊した年

Fort Lewis WA

所属部隊の役割

41st Civil Affairs - Educate the village leaders and show them how to requisition supplies/necessities from their own government. Establish a trust with the people. 55th Military Intelligence Detachment - Provide the 'eyes and ears' to the II Corp Tactical Zone.

所属部隊での個人的役割

Oversee the motor pool operations for the company and to maintain all vehicles in an operational/readiness status.

主な戦闘（交戦地帯へ従軍した場合）

Battle of Nha Trang & Cambodia Operation.

勲章・褒章（個人又は所属部隊）

Bronze Star Medal - with citation as follows: Sgt Michael Miyamoto distinguished himself by exceptional meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 2/28/ 1970 to 9/3/1970,while serving as motor sergeant with the 55th Military Intelligence Detachment (Coprs). His assignment to the motor section at a time when the condition of vehicles was deplorable and records even worse with only one month to prepare for a command inspection was a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. With outstanding initiative and unfaltering determination, he evaluated the situation, planned a course of action, and systematically pulled the detachment motor pool up to an extrememly efficient and effective operation. After passing the command inspection, his aggressive maintenance program remained in force, virtually eliminating vehicle non-availability. Through diligence and dedication to the task at hand, he surmounted extrememly adverse conditions to accomplish every duty with efficiency and professionalism. Sgt. Michael M. Miyamoto's initiative, sound judgement, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

生活状況

Living conditions in the camps and field were good. Slept in bunks, had hot showers and plenty of good food, both army and civilian (food). Saw movies or USO shows when available, drank at bars on base and in town. Played lots of cards.

軍隊生活で最も記憶に残っている出来事

How quickly strangers can become good friends. This bonding helps to hold one together thru thick and thin, pain and sorrow. Memory of friends stands out the most.

軍隊にいる間、最も懐かしかったもの

My wife & family & friends.

個人的に軍隊経験から学んだ最も重要なこと

How we (Americans) take a lot of things for granted, especially our freedom. We don't spend enough time trying to enjoy the simple life, the natural beauty around us. Being in a country that's at war, seeing the devastation of the land and loss of life makes me appreciate what we have and what we could lose.