Between 1942-1945, Mitsuyoshi “Mits” Fukuda rose from First Lieutenant, leading a platoon of soldiers, to the field rank of Major, commanding officer of the 100th Infantry Battalion. He was the first Nisei to ever attain this position in the U.S. Army. He won the Silver Star during the Rapido River crossing attack. GENERAL ORDERS: Headquarters, 34th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 69 (1944) CITATION: (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Mitsuyoshi Fukuda (ASN: 0-372977), United States Army, for gallantry action while serving with Company A, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Through his courageous leadership Captain Fukuda successfully completed a mission which resulted in the capture of an enemy headquarters, three enemy field guns, three large trucks, five motorcycles, 10 amphibians, and one halftrack, plus killing or capturing 50 of the enemy. His brilliant success in the face of grave danger contributed materially to the complete rout of an entire enemy battalion. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.