Tetsuo Moriuchi was born on July 10, 1930, in Miles City, Custer County, Montana. He served in the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, as a Private and Light Weapons Infantryman during the Korean War.

Pvt Moriuchi was Killed in Action on September 1, 1951, during the Battle of Bloody Ridge in North Korea. His remains were cremated by Aultorest Mortuary and Crematory and his final resting place is unknown.

Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Tetsuo Moriuchi (ASN: US-56078837), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 1 September 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date, Private Moriuchi’s squad was pinned down by intense fire from an enemy machine gun emplacement. Realizing that the emplacement would first have to be inactivated before the squad could advance, Private Moriuchi, with complete disregard for his personal safety, advanced towards the enemy position. Upon reaching the objective, he was seriously wounded but managed to throw a grenade into the emplacement, killing all the occupants. Before aid could reach him, Private Moriuchi succumbed to his wounds. As a result of his self-sacrificing action, the unit was able to continue in the attack and successfully accomplish its mission. The gallantry in action demonstrated by Private Moriuchi on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

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