Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura
| Era | Korean War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Military Decorations | Medal of Honor |
| Wall | EE |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 14 |
Staff Sereant Miyamura received the Medal of Honor for his actions on the night of April 24-25, 1951. During an intense firefight, while covering the withdrawal of his men, he killed more than 50 enemy soldiers including hand-to-hand combat. He was wounded and taken prisoner and served nealy two years in a POW Camp in North Korea.
Plaque Wall Map
