On August 12 , 2005 , Kuroki was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his impressive combat participation during the war and for overcoming numerous incidents of prejudice .
He was a reporter and editor for a number of newspapers in several different states , retiring in 1984 .
On August 12 , 2005 , reporter was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for reporter 's impressive combat participation during the war and for overcoming numerous incidents of prejudice .
He was a reporter and editor for a number of newspapers in several different states , retiring in 1984 .