Born in Gallop, New Mexico Hiroshi Miyamura entered service in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Corporal during the Korean War. On April 24th Cpl. Miyamura distinguished himselfby conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty with Company H. Cpl. Miyamura’s company was occupying a defense position when the enemy fanatically attacked threatened to overrun the position. Cpl. Miyamura a machinegun squad leader, aware of the imminent danger to his men unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat killing approximately 10 of the enemy.
Returning to his position, he administered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation.
As another savage assault hit the line, Cpl. Miyamura manned his machinegun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered his squad to withdraw while he stayed behind to render the gun inoperative.
He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity.ofthe attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Cpl. Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement. He killed more than SO of the enemy before his ammunition was depleted and he was severely wounded. He maintained his magnificent stand despite his painful wounds, continuing to repel the attack until his position was overrun.
When last seen he was fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers.
Cpl. Miyamura’s indomitable heroism and consummate devotion to duty reflect the utmost glory on himself and uphold the illustrious traditions on the military service.