Kaoru Moto-Honolulu, HI
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N 21° 18.798 W 157° 50.622
4Q E 619926 N 2357261
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Castellina, Italy on July 7, 1944. His ashes are in a crypt in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, HI in the Columbarium in Court 2, Wall F, Row 400, Niche 422.
Waymark Code: WMX4RA
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2017
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He was born on April 25, 1917 in Makawao, Maui County, HI and died on August 26, 1992. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *MOTO, KAORU
• Rank and organization: Private First Class, 100th Infantry Battalion
• Place and date: July 7, 1944, Castellina, Italy
Citation: Private First Class Kaoru Moto distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 7 July 1944, near Castellina, Italy. While serving as first scout, Private First Class Moto observed a machine gun nest that was hindering his platoon's progress. On his own initiative, he made his way to a point ten paces from the hostile position, and killed the enemy machine gunner. Immediately, the enemy assistant gunner opened fire in the direction of Private First Class Moto. Crawling to the rear of the position, Private First Class Moto surprised the enemy soldier, who quickly surrendered. Taking his prisoner with him, Private First Class Moto took a position a few yards from a house to prevent the enemy from using the building as an observation post. While guarding the house and his prisoner, he observed an enemy machine gun team moving into position. He engaged them, and with deadly fire forced the enemy to withdraw. An enemy sniper located in another house fired at Private First Class Moto, severely wounding him. Applying first aid to his wound, he changed position to elude the sniper fire and to advance. Finally relieved of his position, he made his way to the rear for treatment. Crossing a road, he spotted an enemy machine gun nest. Opening fire, he wounded two of the three soldiers occupying the position. Not satisfied with this accomplishment, he then crawled forward to a better position and ordered the enemy soldier to surrender. Receiving no answer, Private First Class Moto fired at the position, and the soldiers surrendered. Private First Class Moto's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.
Armed Service: Army
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