Congressional Medal of Honor Society

35 Asian/Pacific Islander Medal of Honor Recipients

From the Revolutionary War to the modern-day Wars against Terrorism, the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members have been integral to the defense of our country. Below is a list of the ones who received the Medal of Honor.

George Taro "Joe" Sakato

World War II

1944 - Hill 617 near Biffontaine, France

Ted T. Tanouye

World War II

1944 - near Molino A Ventoabbto, Italy

Francis B. Wai

World War II

1944 - Red Beach, Leyte, Philippine Islands

Anthony T. Kaho'Ohanohano

Korean War

1951 - Chupa-ri, Korea

Hiroshi Miyamura

Korean War

1951 - near Taejon-ni, Korea

Herbert K. Pililaau

Korean War

1951 - near Pia-ri, Korea

Dennis M. Fujii

Vietnam War

1971 - Laos & Vietnam

Edward N. Kaneshiro

Vietnam War

1966 - near Phu Huu 2, Kim Son Valley, Vietnam

Terry T. Kawamura

Vietnam War

1969 - Camp Radcliff, Republic of Vietnam

Elmelindo R. Smith

Vietnam War

1967 - Republic of Vietnam

Rodney J. Yano

Vietnam War

1969 - near Bien Hao, Republic of Vietnam

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