Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. William Kenzo Nakamura
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Army Pfc. William Kenzo Nakamura, a World War II hero, received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his bravery during combat in Italy on July 4, 1944. Born in Seattle on January 21, 1922, he and his family were relocated to the Minidoka War Relocation Center during the war. On the day of his heroic actions, Nakamura crawled through enemy fire to save his platoon, ultimately sacrificing his life. He was later awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, which was upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2000. Nakamura is commemorated at the William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse in Seattle and is buried in Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park.
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