DOD: Medal of Honor Monday - Army Pfc. Joe Nishimoto
November 08, 2022
November 08, 2022
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following feature:
By Katie Lange
Army Pfc. Joe Nishimoto faced discrimination during World War II because of his Japanese lineage, but that didn't stop him from joining the military when he had the chance to prove his allegiance to the U.S. He never came home from battle, but his efforts weren't forgotten. Many years after making the ultimate sacrifice, he was bestowed the Medal of Honor.
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By Katie Lange
Army Pfc. Joe Nishimoto faced discrimination during World War II because of his Japanese lineage, but that didn't stop him from joining the military when he had the chance to prove his allegiance to the U.S. He never came home from battle, but his efforts weren't forgotten. Many years after making the ultimate sacrifice, he was bestowed the Medal of Honor.
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