Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pvt. Barney F. Hajiro died today at his home in Hawaii. A very special member of the Greatest Generation. Rest in Peace Pvt. Hajiro. Pvt. Hajiro's Citation 442nd Regimental Combat Team Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivory Jack, #8534 LTG Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Citation Private Barney F. Hajiro distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19, 22, and 29 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres and Biffontaine, eastern France. Private Hajiro, while acting as a sentry on top of an embankment on 19 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France, rendered assistance to allied troops attacking a house 200 yards away by exposing himself to enemy fire and directing fire at an enemy strong point. He assisted the unit on his right by firing his automatic rifle and killing or wounding two enemy snipers. On 22 October 1944, he and one comrade took up an outpost security position about 50 yards to the right front of their platoon, concealed themselves, and ambushed an 18-man, heavily armed, enemy patrol, killing two, wounding one, and taking the remainder as prisoners. On 29 October 1944, in a wooded area in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France, Private Hajiro initiated an attack up the slope of a hill referred to as "Suicide Hill" by running forward approximately 100 yards under fire. He then advanced ahead of his comrades about 10 yards, drawing fire and spotting camouflaged machine gun nests. He fearlessly met fire with fire and single-handedly destroyed two machine gun nests and killed two enemy snipers. As a result of Private Hajiro's heroic actions, the attack was successful. Private Hajiro's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the United States Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 As an aside, the members of the 442 RCT and it's predecessor the 100th Infantry Battalion (which was made part of the 442 RCT when the 442 RCT was formed) AVERAGED 3 decorations at the level of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star or above. The story of the 442 RCT and the men that comprised it deserve to be far more well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYOBARD SASS #13025L Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 One of my friend's father was in 100 Battalion and 442. He said he counted 13 bullet wound scars on him. He got hit by an MG42 and lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 One of my friend's father was in 100 Battalion and 442. He said he counted 13 bullet wound scars on him. He got hit by an MG42 and lived. Yup. They weren't nicknamed "The Purple Heart Battalion" by accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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