Veterans' organizations

Serving in the U.S. military during World War II despite the incarceration was a defining experience for many Nisei (second-generation Japanese American) men. Even as their members age, Nisei veterans' organizations continue to be active community groups.

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Veterans' organizations (705)

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442nd 10th anniversary reunion (ddr-densho-363-192)
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Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Reunion participants at Hawaiian lookout (ddr-densho-363-157)
img Reunion participants at Hawaiian lookout (ddr-densho-363-157)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Arrival photograph of 442nd reunion (ddr-densho-363-305)
img Arrival photograph of 442nd reunion (ddr-densho-363-305)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Group poses at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (ddr-densho-363-254)
img Group poses at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (ddr-densho-363-254)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Couple pose by 442nd emblem (ddr-densho-363-115)
img Couple pose by 442nd emblem (ddr-densho-363-115)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
442nd 10th anniversary reunion (ddr-densho-363-213)
img 442nd 10th anniversary reunion (ddr-densho-363-213)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
442nd memorial (ddr-densho-363-204)
img 442nd memorial (ddr-densho-363-204)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
442nd memorial ceremony (ddr-densho-363-113)
img 442nd memorial ceremony (ddr-densho-363-113)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Group photograph of 442nd reunion (ddr-densho-363-85)
img Group photograph of 442nd reunion (ddr-densho-363-85)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Reunion participants at Hawaiian lookout (ddr-densho-363-159)
img Reunion participants at Hawaiian lookout (ddr-densho-363-159)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
11th Triennial Nisei Veterans Reunion Maui News supplement (ddr-densho-390-139)
doc 11th Triennial Nisei Veterans Reunion Maui News supplement (ddr-densho-390-139)
Articles on the 11th Nisei Veterans Reunion held in Maui, with a list of participants. Walter Matsuoka is listed on page 24 with the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Nisei veterans reunion meeting notes (ddr-densho-390-44)
doc Nisei veterans reunion meeting notes (ddr-densho-390-44)
Meeting notes immediately after the 1985 reunion discussing the success of the event and locations for future reunions.
Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-54)
img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-54)
This man bows his head in honor of the Nisei veterans. This annual service takes place at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-50)
img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-50)
This service honoring deceased Nisei veterans takes place every Memorial Day weekend at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-55)
img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-55)
Every Memorial Day weekend, there is a service that honors Nisei veterans. The service takes place at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Four-star mother (ddr-densho-35-51)
img Four-star mother (ddr-densho-35-51)
This four-star mother is at the annual Nisei Veteran Memorial Day service. The service takes place at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington. This woman received her United States citizenship on March 21, 1997 at the age of 100 years. She died on June 29, 1998.
Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-53)
img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-53)
This service honoring deceased Nisei veterans takes place every Memorial Day weekend at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-49)
img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-49)
This service honoring deceased Nisei veterans takes place every Memorial Day weekend at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-52)
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A Nisei and his grandson en route to placing a wreath at a monument dedicated to Nisei veterans. This service takes place annually on Memorial Day weekend at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.
Hula lesson (ddr-densho-363-120)
img Hula lesson (ddr-densho-363-120)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Group photograph of 442nd reunion (ddr-densho-363-86)
img Group photograph of 442nd reunion (ddr-densho-363-86)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Reunion participants arrive (ddr-densho-363-151)
img Reunion participants arrive (ddr-densho-363-151)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Veterans Cemetery (ddr-densho-363-233)
img Veterans Cemetery (ddr-densho-363-233)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
Reunion participants at Hawaiian lookout (ddr-densho-363-161)
img Reunion participants at Hawaiian lookout (ddr-densho-363-161)
Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
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