Such perseverance in the fact of adversity serves as an inspiration to us all. Senator MATSUNAGA had a distinguished service record in World War II. The son of Japanese Immigrants. he volunteered for active duty in 1941. He served with the 100th Infantry Battalion in Italy which later became the famed "Go for Broke" Regimental Combat Teamwhich Rollcall newspaper stated was the most decorated American military unit in history. He was twice wounded while serving in Italy and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with a "V" clasp. a Purple Heart Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster and the Army Commendation Medal.
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