War Heroes

War is something that requires a lot of bravery. Heroes are the people who fight in the war for their country. Some heroes of WW2 was the African American unit nicknamed the Buffaloes. They were one of the most decorated units of the war. Won seven legion of merit awards, sixty-five silver stars, and one hundred an sixty two bronze stars for courage under fire. Mexican-Americans were also forced to serve in segregated units. Seventeen Mexican-American soldiers were awarded congressional medals of honor. One of the Mexican-American units became the most decorated in the war. Japanese-Americans also served in Europe and North Africa. One of the Japanese-American units became the most decorated in U.S history. All in all, every unit showed great courage and heroism that will forever be remembered in our hearts and history books.