Cpl. Hiroshi Miyamura
U.S. Army — Korean War
October 6, 1925 – November 29, 2022
Hometown: Gallup, New Mexico
A Life of Duty and Resolve
Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura served with Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division during the Korean War.
On the night of April 24–25, 1951, near Taejon-ni, Korea, his unit came under a fierce nighttime assault by enemy forces attempting to overrun their position.
Outnumbered and under intense fire, Cpl. Miyamura stood his ground.
The Fight in the Darkness
As the enemy closed in:
He moved fearlessly along his line, directing fire and reinforcing positions.
He engaged in close combat, using his rifle and bayonet to repel the attack.
He personally led counterattacks against advancing forces.
When his company was ordered to withdraw, Cpl. Miyamura made a decision that defines a soldier’s courage.
He stayed behind.
Alone.
Holding off the enemy so his fellow soldiers could escape.
Captivity and Endurance
After covering the withdrawal of his unit, Cpl. Miyamura was captured and held as a prisoner of war for more than two years.
During his captivity, his actions were so significant that his Medal of Honor award was classified to protect him from enemy retaliation.
He endured hardship, isolation, and uncertainty… and returned home with quiet strength.
Decorations & Honors
Medal of Honor • Purple Heart
(Award publicly presented after his return from captivity.)
Final Resting Place
Cpl. Hiroshi Miyamura rests with honor at Gallup State Veterans Cemetery, New Mexico.
Reflection
In the darkness of battle, one soldier stood fast so others could live.
Cpl. Miyamura did not leave when he could have.
He stayed when it mattered most.
His courage reminds us that true heroism is often found in the moments no one sees… until history tells the story.
mickyspano.com and The Micky Spano Show proudly honor Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura, United States Army, as Veteran of the Day for April 5, 2026, remembering his courage, his endurance, and his unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers.
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