The Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, “the most decorated unit in U. S. military history,” has received 1002 decorations and more than 4000 Purple Hearts, as of 7 Aug. 1945, according to the organization’s record. On 17 Sept., the unofficial figure for decorations was listed at 1,580, exclusive of Purple Hearts.
The Japanese-American troops have received the following decorations for action in the European and Mediterranean Theaters of Operations: Three Distinguished Unit Citations (two additional Presidential Citations have been awarded since 7 Aug., making the total five, believed to be the most won any any one unit), 42 Distinguished Service Crosses, one Distinguished Service Medal, 13 Legions of Merit, 249 Silver Stars, 5 Oak Leaf Clusters to the Silver Star, 11 Soldiers Medals, 579 Bronze Stars, 24 Oak Leaf Clusters to the Bronze Star, 13 Army Commendations and 62 Division Commendations.
The Fort Snelling Bulletin, Fort Snelling, MN, October 20, 1945