Sadao Munemori (Japanese: 旨森 貞夫, [1] August 17, 1922 – April 5, 1945) was a United States Army soldier [2] and posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor, after he sacrificed his life to save those of his fellow soldiers at Seravezza, Italy during World War II.

In 1947, the U.S. Navy renamed the 10,000 ton troop ship SS Wilson Victory to the USAT Pvt. Sadao S. Munemori (later USNS Pvt. Sadao S. Munemori). The U.S. Army Reserve Center in West Los Angeles, near Munemori’s home, is named in his honor.

May 3, 2021 · Army Pfc. Sadao Munemori enlisted in the Army one month before Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. During a battle in northern Italy, he sacrificed his life to protect his fellow soldiers and became...

In 1946, Pfc. Sadao Munemori became the first Japanese American awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on the Gothic Line during World War II.

Apr 11, 2024 · For over five decades, Sadao Munemori (1922–45), a Nisei from Los Angeles, was the only Japanese American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the country's highest military award, for his service in World War II.

May 10, 2022 · Despite intense prejudice against Japanese Americans during World War II, Sadao Munemori was determined to fight for his nation. His bravery and dedication to duty would eventually save multiple lives at the cost of his own, posthumously earning him the …

By his swift, supremely heroic action Pfc. Munemori saved two of his men at the cost of his own life and did much to clear the path for his company's victorious advance. U.S. Army Private First Class Sadao S Munemori was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.

Sadao Munemori was the first Japanese American to be awarded the Medal of Honor, the US military’s highest medal of valor. Sadao made the ultimate sacrifice for his country in saving the lives of his fellow soldiers.

May 28, 2019 · Sadao Munemori fought in one of the greatest fighting units in American military history while his family was held in Manzanar during World War II.

Private First Class Sadao S. Munemori was a U.S. Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the U.S. military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions during World War II. Sadao S. Munemori was born on 17 August 1922 in Los Angeles, CA.