Nisei Soldiers of World War II Congressional Gold Medal
The Nisei Soldiers of World War II Congressional Gold Medal is an award made for the
Military Intelligence Service.[1][2] The Congressional Gold Medal is the most prestigious award given to civilians in the United States for achievements and contributions.[3] The medal was approved by Congress under Public Law 111–254 in 2010 to honor the Japanese Americans who had served in the war.[2] It was collectively presented on November 2, 2011.[1]
See also
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Japanese-American service in World War II
- List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients
References
- ^ a b "Congressional Gold Medal Presented to Nisei Soldiers of World War II". United States Mint. 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ a b "American Heroes | National Museum of American History". americanhistory.si.edu. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
- ^ "Congressional Gold Medal Recipients | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
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