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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Joe M. Nishimoto

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fresno, California

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM IN THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN AND THE EUROPEAN THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON NOVEMBER 7, 1944 NEAR LA HOUSSIERE, FRANCE. AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, THE PURPLE HEART, A PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND TWO BRONZE BATTLE STARS. KILLED IN ACTION.