World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Tsutomu Okabayashi
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Honored By
A Grateful American
He took boot camp at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Served with all Japanese-American unit the 442nd regimental combat team fighting in Italy and France. His unit became the most decorated unit in army history. Recipient of a bronze star, French Legion of honor and the Congressional Gold medal.