Francis B. Wai Francis Brown Wai ( April 14 , 1917 -- October 20 , 1944 ) was a captain in the United States Army and received the Medal of Honor for actions during the recapture of the Philippines from Japan in 1944 .
Francis B. Wai Francis Brown Wai ( April 14 , 1917 -- October 20 , 1944 ) was a captain in the United States Army . He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the recapture of the Philippines from Japan in 1944 .