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doc Bronze Star Medal award to William J. Sakai (ddr-csujad-55-2459)

Certificate for the Bronze Star Medal, awarded to William J. Sakai for "meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2565

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2459/

img Rows of men in parade with color guard, seen from above (ddr-densho-466-759)

Caption below two photos: Colors to be Decorated Front - Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-759/

img Rows of men in parade with color guard, seen from above (ddr-densho-466-760)

Caption below two photos: Colors to be Decorated Front - Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-760/

img Framed plaque with medals and insignia for Kim Muromoto (ddr-densho-466-426)

Caption below photo on album page: My Plaque. Photo partially obscured by caption from photo above it.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-426/

img Men in formation receiving citations, seen from above (ddr-densho-466-762)

Caption below two photos: Gen. Lee Presenting Citation

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-762/

img Men in formation receiving citations, seen from above (ddr-densho-466-761)

Caption below two photos: Gen. Lee Presenting Citation

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-761/

img Row of men standing at attention (ddr-densho-466-758)

Caption below photo on album page: Atten -- Shun!

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-758/

img Group of men standing in rows (ddr-densho-466-757)

Caption below photo on album page: Before Parade

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-757/

img Framed awards of William Iino (ddr-densho-368-456)

Awards for military service in the 442nd RCT "H" Company

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-456/

doc Letter of award of Combat Infantryman's Badge (ddr-densho-368-457)

Award given to William Iino and others of the 442nd RCT

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-457/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-324)

It has been raining alot; tells about learning to ski on his trip to Cortina; received his Good Conduct Medal; Italians broke into the camp the night before and stole some items. Parents' note on envelope back: #327 Friday Feb 15 1946

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-324/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-41)

Tad says "I hope Fuji didn't kick you too hard" and asks how Fuji and Hiro (who seem to be family visiting Tad's parents) are doing. Mentions that he'll be getting a medal for his skill with a rifle. Earlier that day, Tad saw a movie called "The Battle of Russia" about Russian history from 1242-1943. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-41/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-75)

That day was the company's second and final day on the mortar range. After that, the camp had a review where the general inspected around 1000 men. Includes a drawing of the medal Tad bought - it's the same as the one he lost. Parents' note on envelope back: 78 Saturday Nov. 25, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-75/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-48)

Tad got his rifle medal; the letter includes a sketch. Tad has been promoted to acting corporal, so his peers refer to him as Corporal Ishida, but he's still actually a private. Parents' note on envelope back: (49) Thursday Oct 26, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-48/