Military service

The story of Japanese Americans in the military during World War II is complex and in many ways ironic. It is a story of mistrust by the very country for which these soldiers placed themselves in harms' way. Many were drafted directly out of the camps and fought for democracy abroad while their parents and families were incarcerated by their own government.

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img Group of men marching with flags (ddr-ajah-2-46)

Caption below photo: Regimental Colors

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-46/

img Man in uniform standing on path (ddr-ajah-2-412)

Caption below photo: Jack Tsuchida

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-412/

img Groups of men out in field (ddr-ajah-2-443)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-443/

img Men seated at table signing documents (ddr-ajah-2-717)

Caption below photo: General Yamashita

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-717/

img Red Cross Service Club (ddr-ajah-2-595)

Caption below photo: American Red Cross, at Creek and Adelaide Sts, Brisbane

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-595/

img General George Strong speaking at podium (ddr-ajah-2-562)

Caption below photo: Guest of Honor Maj Gen. George V. Strong Ass't Chief of Staff, G-2

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-562/

img Man standing on road in snow with suitcases (ddr-ajah-2-348)

Caption below photo: Howie Hurst

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-348/

img Man sitting on steps holding rifle (ddr-ajah-2-141)

Caption below photo: Hank Yonehiro

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-141/

img Joe Iwataki and friend standing outside barracks (ddr-ajah-2-759)

Caption: Joe Iwataki, at right, with friend Joe Curti, while taking basic training at For Ord near Monterey, CA. Joe was from Alameda, CA. July 1941. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-88 with additional notes

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-759/

img Road and cabins with sign, Belden Campground (ddr-ajah-2-291)

Caption below photo: Belden

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-291/

img Man sitting at drafting table, signed on front (ddr-ajah-2-483)

Caption below photo: Don Hikido

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-483/

img Postcard of room. Printed on front: Reading room, Service men's Center (ddr-ajah-2-553)

Caption below photo: St. Paul U.S.O.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-553/

img Group of civilians around tank (ddr-ajah-2-176)

Caption to left of photo: Visitors' Day at Fort Ord. Caption below photo: Fort Ord Parade ground

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-176/

img View of docks (ddr-ajah-2-672)

Caption below photo: Pier 7

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-672/

img Three men sitting on steps of barracks. Joe Iwataki in center (ddr-ajah-2-395)

Caption below photo: George / Min Sumida

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-395/

img Men around table playing craps (ddr-ajah-2-379)

Caption below photo: Crap game

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-379/

img Man in uniform standing by tree (ddr-ajah-2-221)

Caption below photo: Dick Leighton

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-221/

img Large group standing in yard outside camp buildings (ddr-ajah-2-520)

Caption below photo: Buffet Luncheon

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-520/

img Man standing next to stone lantern and temple (ddr-ajah-2-721)

Caption below photo: Bill

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-721/

img Road winding through valley (ddr-ajah-2-305)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-305/

img Group of buildings (ddr-ajah-2-418)

Caption below photo: Rows of Classrooms

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-418/

img Two men wading across river (ddr-ajah-2-247)

Caption below photo: Andy / Mike

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-247/

img Group of men posing for photo outside barracks (ddr-ajah-2-809)

Caption: MIS Military Intelligence Service language school / Camp Savage, Minnesota. Iwataki graduated for the MIS in December 1942 / Taro Yoshihashi / Grant Hirabayashi (served in Burma) / Joe Iwataki of Alameda, CA (served in Australia) / Yasuharu Koike of Alameda, CA. (served in CBI campaign)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-809/

img Man reading outside camp building in snow (ddr-ajah-2-464)

Caption below photo: Johnny Kitagawa

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-464/

img Six men posing for photo by tents (ddr-ajah-2-654)

Caption below photo: Bell / Cowan / Hank / Bernie / Taro / Bene / Order of Battle Section

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-654/