Military Award Case Files Relating to a Review of World War II Asian-American Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, 1/1/1998 - 12/31/1998

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Military Award Case Files Relating to a Review of World War II Asian-American Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, 1/1/1998 - 12/31/1998

1998

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/74617014

This series consists of correspondence relating to Asian-American recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross during World War II who qualified for review for the Medal of Honor under the provisions of Section 524 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1996. Included is the military award case file relating to former Senator Daniel Inouye's Distinguished Service Cross.

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Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012

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Daniel K. Inouye (b. September 7, 1924 – d. December 17, 2012) was a United States Senator from Hawaii from 1963 to 2012. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate from 2010 until his death. He also served as chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations. During World War II, Inouye served as part of the 442nd Infantry Regiment and lost his right arm to a grenade wound. He received several military decorations, including ...