Honors
Okamoto is the highest-decorated Japanese-American veteran of the Vietnam War. His medals include
- Purple Heart with three oak leaf clusters
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star
- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
He was inducted Into Ranger Hall of Fame on September 1, 2007. He is the fourth Japanese American (and first since World War II) to receive the honor.
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