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TITLE Inouye illustration DESCRIPTION Inouye illustration "Inouye raked the second gun with fire from his tommy gun, killing the crew." CONTEXT "Leading the attack was First Lieutenant (then Second Lieutenant) Daniel K. Inouye. He first led his platoon in a rapid encirclement that resulted in the destruction of a German mortar observation post and brought the men to within forty yards of the main hostile force. The enemy, dug into bunkers and rock crevices, fought back fanatically, halting the advance with crossfire from three machine guns which swept an area devoid of cover and concealment. Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the slope to within five yards of the nearest gun and tossed two hand grenades into the nest. Before the enemy recovered, he stood up and raked the second gun with fire from his tommy gun, killing the crew. He was hit once, but he continued to fire at other emplacements until his arm was shattered by a grenade. In spite of his pain, he refused evacuation and directed the final assault which carried the ridge. In the attack, 25 Germans were killed and 8 others captured. Lieutenant Inouye received the Distinguished Service Cross." Americans: the Story of the 442d Combat Team CREDIT J. W. Guenther Americans: the Story of the 442d Combat Team |
