Allan M. Ohata facts for kids
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Allen M. Ohata
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| Born | September 13, 1918 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Died | October 17, 1977 (aged 59) Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Place of burial |
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |
United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 100th Infantry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Allan Masaharu Ohata (born September 13, 1918 – died October 17, 1977) was an American soldier. He is known for his bravery during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for military heroism in the United States.
Early Life
Allan Ohata was born in Hawaii on September 13, 1918. His parents had moved to Hawaii from Japan. He was a Nisei, which means he was a second-generation Japanese-American. This means his parents were born in Japan, but he was born in America.
A Brave Soldier
In November 1941, Allan Ohata joined the U.S. Army. This was just one month before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Ohata volunteered to be part of the 100th Infantry Battalion. This special group was made up mostly of Nisei soldiers from Hawaii.
He was first given the Distinguished Service Cross. This award is given for extreme bravery in battle. Later, his award was changed to the Medal of Honor.
Allan Ohata once shared a story about his bravery with his brother. He said he held a hill all by himself during a battle. Many people died, but he survived. He explained that enemy soldiers came from both sides. At one point, he saw an enemy soldier just as the soldier saw him. Ohata said he lived because he saw the enemy first. This shows how quick-thinking and brave he was.
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