Hayashi was born in Waialua, Hawaii. He is the son of immigrants who were born in Japan. He is a Nisei, which means that he is a second generation Japanese-American.[3]
Soldieredit
Nine months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hayashi was drafted into the US Army in March 1941.[4] He was given the nickname "Cesar" because his sergeant could not pronounce his name.[5]
Hayashi volunteered to be part of the all-Nisei 100th Infantry Battalion.[6] This army unit was mostly made up of Japanese Americans from Hawaii and the mainland.[7]
For his actions in November 1943, Hayashi was awarded the Army's second-highest decoration, the Distinguished Service Cross.[8]
Medal of Honor citationedit
Hayashi's Medal of Honor recognized his conduct in frontline fighting in central Italy in 1943.[2]
He distinguished himself by taking over a German position despite superior numbers. Hayashi was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross which was upgraded to the Medal of Honor upon military review in June 2000.[9] The review was conducted on the belief that racial discrimination prevented Hayashi and several other soldiers of Asian descent from being awarded the United States' highest decoration for valor. Twenty one other soldiers also received the Medal based on the review. Hayashi was one of 12 who were still alive when the Medal was eventually awarded. Since being recognized with the Medal, Hayashi has been a guest speaker at various events including being an honored guest at the United States Army Southern European Task Force.
Hayashi, Shizuya
Rank and organization:Private, U.S. Army, Company A, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Place and date:Cerasuolo, Italy, November 29, 1943
Entered service at:Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Born:November 28, 1917, Waiakea, Hawaii
Citation:
Private Shizuya Hayashi distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 29 November 1943, near Cerasuolo, Italy. During a flank assault on high ground held by the enemy, Private Hayashi rose alone in the face of grenade, rifle, and machine gun fire. Firing his automatic rifle from the hip, he charged and overtook an enemy machine gun position, killing seven men in the nest and two more as they fled. After his platoon advanced 200 yards from this point, an enemy antiaircraft gun opened fire on the men. Private Hayashi returned fire at the hostile position, killing nine of the enemy, taking four prisoners, and forcing the remainder of the force to withdraw from the hill. Private Hayashi's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.[10]
^Nakaso, Dan. "WWII hero Shizuya Hayashi, 90: 100th Battalion private recognized in 2000 with Medal of Honor," The Honolulu Advertiser. March 15, 2008; retrieved 2012-12-7.
^ abUS Army Center of Military History, "Medal of Honor Recipients, World War II (G-L)"; retrieved 2012-12-7.
^Bramlett, David A. "Go For Broke Monument, Fifth Anniversary Tribute," 2012-04-19 at the Wayback Machine June 5, 2004; retrieved 2012-12-7.
^U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), WWII Army Enlistment Record #30100871 Hayashi, Shizuya; retrieved 2012-12-7.
^Kakesako, Greg K. "Pearl City vet earned WWII Medal of Honor," Honolulu Star Bulletin. March 14, 2008; retrieved 2012-12-7.
^Go for Broke National Education Center, "Medal of Honor Recipient Private Shizuya Hayashi" 2010-01-22 at the Wayback Machine; retrieved 2012-12-7.
^"100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry" at Global Security.org; Vachon, Duane A. "Postponed Honor - Private Shizuya Hayashi, U.S. Army, (1917-2008)," Hawaii Reporter. May 16, 2011; retrieved 2012-12-7.
^"21 Asian American World War II Vets to Get Medal of Honor" at University of Hawaii Digital History; retrieved 2012-12-7.
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Shizuya Hayashi Japanese 林 静也 November 28 1917 March 12 2008 was a soldier in the 100th Infantry Battalion of the United States Army 1 He received the Medal of Honor for actions in Cerasuolo Italy during World War II 2 Shizuya HayashiShizuya HayashiNickname s CesarBorn 1917 11 28 November 28 1917Waialua Oahu HawaiiDiedMarch 12 2008 2008 03 12 aged 90 Honolulu Oahu HawaiiPlace of burialNational Cemetery of the Pacific Oahu HawaiiAllegiance United States of AmericaService wbr branch United States ArmyYears of service1941 1945RankPrivateUnit100th Infantry BattalionBattles warsWorld War IIAwardsMedal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Contents 1 Early life 2 Soldier 3 Medal of Honor citation 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editHayashi was born in Waialua Hawaii He is the son of immigrants who were born in Japan He is a Nisei which means that he is a second generation Japanese American 3 Soldier editNine months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Hayashi was drafted into the US Army in March 1941 4 He was given the nickname Cesar because his sergeant could not pronounce his name 5 Hayashi volunteered to be part of the all Nisei 100th Infantry Battalion 6 This army unit was mostly made up of Japanese Americans from Hawaii and the mainland 7 For his actions in November 1943 Hayashi was awarded the Army s second highest decoration the Distinguished Service Cross 8 Medal of Honor citation editHayashi s Medal of Honor recognized his conduct in frontline fighting in central Italy in 1943 2 He distinguished himself by taking over a German position despite superior numbers Hayashi was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross which was upgraded to the Medal of Honor upon military review in June 2000 9 The review was conducted on the belief that racial discrimination prevented Hayashi and several other soldiers of Asian descent from being awarded the United States highest decoration for valor Twenty one other soldiers also received the Medal based on the review Hayashi was one of 12 who were still alive when the Medal was eventually awarded Since being recognized with the Medal Hayashi has been a guest speaker at various events including being an honored guest at the United States Army Southern European Task Force Hayashi Shizuya Rank and organization Private U S Army Company A 100th Infantry Battalion Separate Place and date Cerasuolo Italy November 29 1943 Entered service at Schofield Barracks Hawaii Born November 28 1917 Waiakea Hawaii Citation Private Shizuya Hayashi distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 29 November 1943 near Cerasuolo Italy During a flank assault on high ground held by the enemy Private Hayashi rose alone in the face of grenade rifle and machine gun fire Firing his automatic rifle from the hip he charged and overtook an enemy machine gun position killing seven men in the nest and two more as they fled After his platoon advanced 200 yards from this point an enemy antiaircraft gun opened fire on the men Private Hayashi returned fire at the hostile position killing nine of the enemy taking four prisoners and forcing the remainder of the force to withdraw from the hill Private Hayashi s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him his unit and the United States Army 10 See also editList of Asian American Medal of Honor recipients List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II 442nd Regimental Combat TeamReferences edit Nakaso Dan WWII hero Shizuya Hayashi 90 100th Battalion private recognized in 2000 with Medal of Honor The Honolulu Advertiser March 15 2008 retrieved 2012 12 7 a b US Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Recipients World War II G L retrieved 2012 12 7 Bramlett David A Go For Broke Monument Fifth Anniversary Tribute Archived 2012 04 19 at the Wayback Machine June 5 2004 retrieved 2012 12 7 U S National Archives and Records Administration NARA WWII Army Enlistment Record 30100871 Hayashi Shizuya retrieved 2012 12 7 Kakesako Greg K Pearl City vet earned WWII Medal of Honor Honolulu Star Bulletin March 14 2008 retrieved 2012 12 7 Go for Broke National Education Center Medal of Honor Recipient Private Shizuya Hayashi Archived 2010 01 22 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 2012 12 7 100th Battalion 442nd Infantry at Global Security org Vachon Duane A Postponed Honor Private Shizuya Hayashi U S Army 1917 2008 Hawaii Reporter May 16 2011 retrieved 2012 12 7 21 Asian American World War II Vets to Get Medal of Honor at University of Hawaii Digital History retrieved 2012 12 7 http the honoluluadvertiser com article 2008 Mar 14 br hawaii80314059 html dead link Gomez Granger Julissa 2008 Medal of Honor Recipients 1979 2008 Hayashi Shizuya p 10 PDF 14 of 44 retrieved 2012 12 7 External links edit Army Secretary Lionizes 22 World War II Heroes at Defense gov Shizuya Hayashi at Find a GravePortals nbsp Biography nbsp 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