Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Japanese-American Soldiers
442nd Infantry RCT, World War II Memorial
Korean War Dead - 1950 to '53
Text on the plaque attached to the south face of the base beneath the tall column in the northwest corner [traditionally the Japanese/Japanese-American section of the cemetery]:
Plaque mounted at the left side of column:
"Those who lie here gave their lives that this country, beset my its enemies, might win out of their sacrifice, victory and peace. We, who are in their debt, salute them."
Signature of Dwight D. Eisenhower
General of the Army, U.S.A.
Yoshiharu N. Aoyama Frank N. Arikawa Hiroo H. Endo Arthur M. Fukuoka George Gushiken Stanley K. Hayami Joe H. Hayashi Minoru Ishida Joe Y. Kadoyama John S. Kanazawa Frank Kanda James S. Karatsu Yasuo Kenmotsu Paul T. Kimura Paul T. Kitsuse Shaw Kojaku Nobuo Komoto Henry M. Condo Harry F. Madokoro Kiyoshi K. Muranaga John S. Kimura
Plaque mounted on the east side of column column base:
"The soldiers who lie here symbolize the loyalty and courage of Nisei Troops under my wartime command in Italy. I salute them. May they rest in honored peace".
Signature of Gen. Mark W. Clark, U.S. Army
Mark W. Clark
General, U.S.A.
Sadao S. Munemori Robert K. Nakasaki Tom T. Nishimoto Katsu Okida Susumu Okura Calvin T. Saito George S. Saito Atsushi Sakamoto Masao Shigezane Akira R. Shimatsu Joe A. Shiomichi Shigeo Tabuchi Iwoa A. Takahashi Kei Tanahashi Ted T. Tanouye Theodore T. Tezuka Harry H. Tokushima Mitsuru Yeto Tatsuo Yoshizaki
Plaque mounted on the west side base of the monument column:
Plaque mounted at the far right [east] base of the monument:
Erected 1949 by Japanese American Community.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Heroes • War, Korean • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list.
Location. 34° 2.544′ N, 118° 12.024′ W. Marker
is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. Memorial can be reached from North Evergreen Avenue north of East First Street, on the right when traveling north. The monument is located inside the Evergreen Memorial Park & Crematory in the community traditionally known as "Boyle Heights" in East Los Angeles. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 North Evergreen Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chinese Cemetery Shrine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); General Hospital (approx. 1.4 miles away); San Antonio Winery (approx. 2 miles away); In Memory of Our Ancestors (approx. 2.2 miles away); Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal (approx. 2.2 miles away); Honoring The Lives (approx. 2.3 miles away); Union Station (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Additional comments.
1. Joe H. Hayashi, Medal of Honor Recipient
His Medal of Honor Citation:
Private Joe Hayashi distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 20 and 22 April 1945, near Tendola, Italy. On 20 April 1945, ordered to attack a strongly defended hill that commanded all approaches to the village of Tendola, Private Hayashi skillfully led his men to a point within 75 yards of enemy positions before they were detected and

By Richard E. Miller, April 26, 2014
5. The 442nd Infantry World War II Memorial - statue of a Nisei soldier atop the high pedestal
2. Kiyoshi K. Muranga, Medal of Honor Recipient
His Medal of Honor Citaion:
Private First Class Kiyoshi K. Muranaga distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 26 June 1944, near Suvereto, Italy. Private First Class Muranaga's company encountered a strong enemy force in commanding positions and with superior firepower. An enemy 88mm self-propelled gun opened direct fire on the company, causing the men to disperse and seek cover. Private First Class Muranaga's mortar squad was ordered to action, but the terrain made it impossible to set up their weapons. The squad leader, realizing the vulnerability of the mortar position, moved his men away from the gun to positions of relative safety. Because of the heavy casualties being inflicted on his company, Private First Class Muranaga, who served as a gunner, attempted to neutralize the 88mm weapon alone. Voluntarily remaining at his gun position, Private First Class Muranaga manned the mortar himself and opened fire on the enemy gun at a range of approximately 400 yards. With his third round, he was able to correct his fire so that the shell landed directly in front of the enemy gun. Meanwhile, the enemy crew, immediately aware of the source of mortar fire, turned their 88mm weapon directly on Private First Class Muranaga's position. Before Private First Class Muranaga could fire a fourth round, an 88mm shell scored a direct hit on his position, killing him instantly. Because of the accuracy of Private First Class Muranaga's previous fire, the enemy soldiers decided not to risk further exposure and immediately abandoned their position. Private First Class Muranaga's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.
— Submitted February 25, 2013.
3. Sadao S. Munemori Medal of Honor Recipient
His Medal of Honor Citation:
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company A,
100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Combat Team. Place and date: Near Seravezza, Italy, 5 April 1945. Entered service at: Los Angeles, Calif Birth: Los Angeles, Calif. G.O. No.. 24, 7 March 1946. Citation: He fought with great gallantry and intrepidity near Seravezza, Italy. When his unit was pinned down by grazing fire from the enemy's strong mountain defense and command of the squad devolved on him with the wounding of its regular leader, he made frontal, l-man attacks through direct fire and knocked out 2 machineguns with grenades Withdrawing under murderous fire and showers of grenades
from other enemy emplacements, he had nearly reached a shell crater occupied by 2 of his men when an unexploded grenade bounced on his helmet and rolled toward his helpless comrades. He arose into the withering fire, dived for the missile and smothered its blast with his body. By his swift, supremely heroic action Pfc. Munemori saved 2 of his men at the cost of his own life and did much to clear the path for his company's victorious advance.
— Submitted February 26, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.
4. Ted T. Tanouye Medal of Honor Recipiant
His Medal of Honor Citation:
Technical Sergeant Ted T. Tanouye distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 7 July 1944, near Molino A Ventoabbto, Italy. Technical Sergeant Tanouye led his platoon in an attack to capture the crest of a strategically important hill that afforded little cover. Observing an enemy machine gun crew placing its gun in position to his left front, Technical Sergeant Tanouye crept forward a few yards and opened fire on the position, killing or wounding three and causing two others to disperse. Immediately, an enemy machine pistol opened fire on him. He returned the fire and killed or wounded three more enemy soldiers. While advancing forward, Technical Sergeant Tanouye was subjected to
grenade bursts, which severely wounded his left arm. Sighting an enemy-held trench, he raked the position with fire from his submachine gun and wounded several of the enemy. Running out of ammunition, he crawled 20 yards to obtain several clips from a comrade on his left flank. Next, sighting an enemy machine pistol that had pinned down his men, Technical Sergeant Tanouye crawled forward a few yards and threw a hand grenade into the position, silencing the pistol. He then located another enemy machine gun firing down the slope of the hill, opened fire on it, and silenced that position. Drawing fire from a machine pistol nest located above him, he opened fire on it and wounded three of its occupants. Finally taking his objective, Technical Sergeant Tanouye organized a defensive position on the reverse slope of the hill before accepting first aid treatment and evacuation. Technical Sergeant Tanouye's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.
— Submitted February 26, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.
Additional keywords. Nisei
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