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Masato Nakae (Japanese: 中江 正人, December 20, 1917 – September 4, 1998) was a Japanese American United States Army soldier. He is best known for receiving the Medal of Honor because of his actions in World War II.
Private Masato Nakae distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19 August 1944, near Pisa, Italy. When his submachine gun was damaged by a shell fragment during a fierce attack by a superior enemy force, Private Nakae quickly picked up his wounded comrade's M-1 rifle and fired rifle grenades at the steadily advancing enemy.
Private Masato Nakae distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19 August 1944, near Pisa, Italy. When his submachine gun was damaged by a shell fragment during a fierce attack by a superior enemy force, Privte Nakae quickly picked up his wounded comrade's M-1 rifle and fired rifle grenades at the steadily advancing enemy.
private masato nakae, united states army for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Private Masato Nakae distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19 August 1944, near Pisa, Italy.
NAKAE, MASATO. Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment. Place and date: Near Pisa, Italy, 19 August 1944. Citation: Private Masato Nakae distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19 August 1944, near Pisa, Italy. When his submachine gun was damaged by a shell fragment during a fierce ...
Masato Nakae (December 20, 1917-September 4, 1998) was a United States Army soldier. He received the Medal of Honor because of his actions in World War II . [2]
Sep 4, 1998 · Masato Nakae. Company: A, 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. Born: Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, December 20, 1917. Die: September 4, 1998. Citation: Private Masato Nakae distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19 August 1944, near Pisa, Italy.
