Military service

img Second Lieutenant Vorobyov (ddr-csujad-38-481)

A photograph of Second Lieutenant Vorobyov and Sgt. Sakamoto eating corn. The annotation reads: Second Lieutenant Vorobyov speaks in Japanese well. He said that he attended Waseda University in Japan. His wife was a Russian descendant and beautiful. He drank with us at a party. He was invited by a police chief. He was transferred to …

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img Sgt. Tamura and Sgt. Uyekawa (ddr-csujad-38-492)

A photograph of Sgt. Tamura and Uyekawa standing under apple trees. The caption reads: Sgt. Tamura is shaving his face by an electric shaver while Sgt. Uyekawa is guarding Sgt. Tamura. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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img Moji Port (ddr-csujad-38-446)

A group photograph of the U.S. soldiers, including George Nobuo Naohara. It was taken when they departed the Moji Port in Japan for Korea. The captions read: We are about to board on the ship. President Truman issued the order. General MacArthur was the Commander. 24th Infantry Division was sent to Pusan. The Korean War broke …

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img U.S. soldiers swimming in a river (ddr-csujad-38-451)

Photographed are U.S. soldiers swimming in a river. The annotation reads: No bath houses. Therefore, took a dip in the river to wash ourselves. Patrol plane kept an eye out for enemies. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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img Men Posing Together (ddr-csujad-13-21)

A group of men, most likely soldiers, pose together. The caption on front of photograph reads, "On way to Tullelake Nov 43." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_016

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img Soldiers' Gathering (ddr-csujad-13-29)

A group of soldiers appear to be gathered together amongst trees. The caption on front of photograph reads, "Beer Bust Nov 43," which would indicate this might be some sort of celebration or party. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_024

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img Soldiers and Military Vehicles (ddr-csujad-13-20)

A group of soldiers stand together next to military vehicles. As the caption on front of photograph explains, they are, "On way to Tullelake Nov. 43." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_015

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doc Order battle map, Korean War front line (ddr-csujad-38-443)

Order battle map with George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_020_001

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img Korea (ddr-csujad-38-469)

Photographed is a landscape in Korea. The caption reads: Korea, 1950 July 4th. Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_038_007

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img U.S. soldiers including George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-497)

A photograph of U.S. soldiers, including George Nobuo Naohara. The annotation reads: 24th Infantry Division in Okura, Japan consisted of 10,000 soldiers. It was divided into three troops, and each troop consisted of 3,000 soldiers. [In Japanese]. Item from: George N. Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California …

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img 38th parallel north (ddr-csujad-38-514)

Photographed is 38th parallel north. The road and guards at the demarcation line were captured. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_071_004

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img I.P.W. Team (ddr-csujad-38-456)

A group photograph of I.P.W. [= Interrogation of Prisoner of War] Team members. The English caption reads: As days went by, we are already reached near Yalu-river where between North Korea and China solders stay. No body got sick yet. how lucky. Translation of the Japanese caption: All 14 people survived. None of them got killed. …

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img Sniper training (ddr-csujad-38-498)

A photograph of sniper training in a field. The caption reads: Sniper training [in Japanese]. The annotation reads: 24th Infantry Division Headquarter consisted of 1,000 personnel, including G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, and military police, car mechanics, and others. There were too many clerical offices to remember. Military exercises were occasionally held. Even clerical staff had to …

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img U.S. soldiers in Korea (ddr-csujad-38-527)

A photograph of U.S. soldiers in Korea, including George Nobuo Naohara. The caption reads: Sgt. Otsuka, Capt. Takahashi, Sgt. Miyamoto, Naohara, Sgt. Tamura, 1st Sgt. Asakura. The same image is found in item: csudh_nao_0660. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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img Basic training time (ddr-csujad-38-429)

Photographed is U.S. military training at 24th Infantry Division Headquarters in Japan. The caption reads: Basic training time. Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_004_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-429/

img South Korean interpreters (ddr-csujad-38-455)

Photographed are South Korean soldiers. The captions read: The South Korean military is allied. They are important interpreters. [In Japanese]. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600), page 33. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_033_004

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img Sgt. Tamura (ddr-csujad-38-487)

Photographed is Sgt. Tamura posing in an apple orchard and holding a gun. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600), page 49. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_049_005

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img 3/4 ton truck (ddr-csujad-38-478)

Photographed is a 3/4 ton truck. The English caption reads: 3/4 ton truck carry 11 G2 men, driver Sgt. Geo Naohara. Translation of the Japanese caption: I drove this truck to transport my fellow soldiers anywhere. It was an important vehicle. All survived (we were lucky). Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War …

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img George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-504)

A photograph of George Nobuo Naohara in a military uniform standing in front of a car. The caption reads: Finally home (31 years old), Harbor City, Calif. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_063_004

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img Visiting at Letterman Hospital in S.F. (ddr-csujad-38-503)

A photograph of George Nobuo Naohara and his family and relatives, including Mr. Masukawa, Mr. Yokota, Mitzi Naohara, and Lester Naohara. It was taken when his family and relatives visited George Naohara who was hospitalized in the Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco. The caption reads: Visiting at Letterman Hospital in S. F. Title from caption. …

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img Village in Korea (ddr-csujad-38-512)

Photographed is a village in Korea. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_071_002

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img U.S. soldiers (ddr-csujad-38-457)

Photographed are U.S. soldiers lining up. The English caption reads: When prisoners come in, line up!, and the toller got the work. Translation of the Japanese caption: All were decided depending on the height of soldiers. Taking a break near Daejeon. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600), page 35. See …

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img Sgt. Tamura typing reports (ddr-csujad-38-485)

Photographed are Sgt. Tamura typing a report and other soldiers. The caption reads: Sgt. Tamura kept typing reports taken from prisoners. Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_049_003

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img Walking wounded (ddr-csujad-38-502)

A newspaper clipping. The image captures the wounded soldiers, including George Nobuo Naohara. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_060_001

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img Battlefield in Korea (ddr-csujad-38-465)

Photographed is probably a battlefield in Korea. The caption reads: Korea, 1950 July 4th. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_038_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-465/

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