Miyake was recognized for courageously volunteering to lead a two-man patrol to obtain information on enemy locations. The enemy opened fire on Miyake, but he could bring back the patrol safely exemplifying courage and leadership (“Hall of Valor: Military Times”). In June of 1944, Miyake and his battalion were engaged in a two-day task assault result in the 15 casualties and Miyake was one of several wounded in the battle. Miyake passed out as he was evacuated from the battle lines, but he regained consciousness at the aid station and recalls hearing the surgeon say, “Looks like another hopeless case. But let’s turn him over and dress his wounds anyway” (Tamashiro, 1985). It was then that Miyake decided, “I made up my mind to live. I’m going to fool you, man. I’m going to live” (Tamashiro, 1985). Miyake survived his injuries although he had to spend three and one half years in 5 hospitals and returned home to Hawaii two years after the end of the