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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Kichio Ebisuya

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Honolulu, Hawaii

Honored By

Ebisuya Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AWARD SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION ON APRIL 14, 1945 WHILE IN COMBAT IN ITALY. ALSO RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART. PLATOON WAS SUBJECTED TO INTENSE RIFLE AND AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE FROM A HIGHER GROUND DURING INITIAL ATTACK. HE CRAWLED WITHIN FIFTY YARDS OF THE FOE AND KILLED THE ENEMY GUNNER WITH HIS M-1 RIFLE, ENABLING OTHER SQUADS TO CONTINUE THEIR ASSAULT.