George T. Sakato Military person

George Taro "Joe" Sakato (born February 19, 1921) is an American and former combat soldier of World War II who received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award for valor.

Personal facts

George T. Sakato
Birth dateFebruary 19, 1921
Birth place
Colton California

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Good Conduct Medal (United States)
World War II Victory Medal (United States)
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Presidential Unit Citation (United States)
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Army
military unit
442nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
service start1944
service end1945

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External resources

  1. http://www.defense.gov/specials/medalofhonor