William K. Nakamura

For the judoka 1996 Summer Olympics Gold Medal recipient (1973–), see Kenzo Nakamura.
William Kenzo Nakamura
Private First Class William Nakamura
Born(1922-01-21)January 21, 1922
DiedJuly 4, 1944(1944-07-04) (aged 22)
near Castellina Marittima, Italy
Place of burial
Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, Washington
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1943–1944
RankPrivate First Class
Unit442nd Regimental Combat Team
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor

William Kenzo Nakamura (Japanese: 中村 健造, January 21, 1922 – July 4, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

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