ALLAN M. OHATA

'Allan M. Ohata' was a soldier in the 100th Infantry Battalion who received the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration for valor in the United States military, for action in Cerasuolo, Italy during World War II. Along with Mikio Hasemoto, who also received the medal, he helped repel a German attack on his unit's left flank. He was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross which was eventually upgraded to the Medal of Honor upon military review on June 21, 2000.

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Medal of Honor citation

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Medal of Honor citation

'Ohata, Allan M.'
''Rank and organization:''Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
''Place and date:''Cerasuolo, Italy, 29 November 1943
''Entered service at:''Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
''Born:''13 September 1918, Honolulu, Hawaii
''Citation:''

See also

★ 442nd Regimental Combat Team

External link

★ Star Bulletin article on Asian American MoH recipients