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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vh Spark M. Matsunaga Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1007-3-1)

The challenges faced by Nisei soldiers

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-3-1/

vh Diana Morita Cole Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-483-8)

A poignant story of brother's experiences in camp

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-483-8/

vh An Oral History with Sumiye Takeno, Part II - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-60-1)

An oral history with Sumiye Takeno, a current resident of Denver, Colorado. This interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. The purpose of this interview was to gather information regarding Takeno's incarceration and resettlement experience during World War II. Specifically, the interview covers her childhood in Florin, California, …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-60-1/

vh An Oral History with Sumiye Takeno, Part I - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-59-1)

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doc Letter from Tak Hattori to Lt. Col. Lewis with copies of articles on Anti-Tank Company (ddr-csujad-1-63)

Includes copies of articles and literature on the Anti-Tank Company compiled by Tak Hattori, which were sent to Lt. Col. Lewis as they relate to the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team, along with a letter. In the letter, he includes his account of the 517th. Includes photocopied articles on the Anti Tank Company, 100th/442nd Regimental Combat …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-63/

Letter from Henry Y. Ikemoto, President, AT Chapter, to Anna Honeycutt, Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation, February 11, 1999 (ddr-csujad-1-66)

doc Letter from Henry Y. Ikemoto, President, AT Chapter, to Anna Honeycutt, Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation, February 11, 1999 (ddr-csujad-1-66)

In the letter, Henry Y. Ikemoto wrote about a Chicago Tribune article, "The drop zone gives voice to oral histories of WWII" by Charles Leroux, which featured Toro Hirose, a member of the Anti-Tank Company, and offers further information on Anti-Tank Company members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-66/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [March 5, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-6)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb described her work and the weather in Italy. She also criticized the war and people's optimistic view. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_006

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-6/

img [Mini-reunion, Mrs. Rose Nishio, Mrs. Gladys Murakami] (ddr-csujad-1-97)

A photograph of Mrs. Rose Nishio and Mrs. Gladys Murakami. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-33." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_023

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-97/

img [Mini-reunion, Peggy Pi__] (ddr-csujad-1-131)

A photograph includes Peggy Pi__. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-76." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_057

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-131/

img [Mini-reunion, Henry Y. Ikemoto] (ddr-csujad-1-143)

A photograph of Henry Y. Ikemoto. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-88." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_069

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-143/

img [Two men in military uniform in military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-18)

Two men in military uniform poses together in a military vehicle. On front of photograph, they are named:"S__" and "Deane." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_012

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-18/

img [Man in military uniform sitting on railroad tracks] (ddr-csujad-1-8)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses sitting on railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-8/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [May 28, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-5)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb described her work situation. She also asked Kune to disclose his location since the battle ended. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_005

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-5/

img [Mini-reunion, Kuni Hisatomi and Shiro Yamamoto] (ddr-csujad-1-86)

A photograph includes Kuni Hisatomi and Shiro Yamamoto. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-17." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_012

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-86/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-172)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-141." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_098

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-172/

img [Mini-reunion, Chappie Kishaba] (ddr-csujad-1-111)

A photograph of Chappie Kishaba. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-48." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_037

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-111/

img [Mini-reunion, group photograph] (ddr-csujad-1-124)

A group photograph of attendees. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-58." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_050

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-124/

img [Men in military uniform and women with bicycles] (ddr-csujad-1-12)

Two Japanese American men in military uniform and two women pose together. Women stand with bicycles. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_006

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-12/

img [Man sitting on chair] (ddr-csujad-1-21)

Japanese American man poses in smile, wearing a hat and sitting on chair outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_015

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-21/

doc Chronology (ddr-csujad-1-55)

Lists the actions of Anti-Tank Company chronologically form August 15 through October 11, 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_02_004

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-55/

img [Mini-reunion, Ernie Maruyama, Henry Ikemoto, Roy Nishio, Dave Kawagoye] (ddr-csujad-1-96)

A photograph of Ernie Maruyama, Henry Ikemoto, Roy Nishio, and Dave Kawagoye. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-30." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_022

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-96/

img [Mini-reunion, Tom Nakata, Hiroshi Kami, Goro and Yayo Inaba] (ddr-csujad-1-103)

A photograph of Tom Nakata, Hiroshi Kami, and Goro and Yayo Inaba. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-40." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_029

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-103/

img [Mini-reunion, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Murakami] (ddr-csujad-1-109)

A photograph of Eddie Murakami and his wife. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-45." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_035

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-109/

img [Mini-reunion, Chappie Kishaba] (ddr-csujad-1-75)

A photograph includes Chappie Kishaba in black pants. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-10." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-75/

img [Man in military uniform and helmet] (ddr-csujad-1-37)

A Japanese American man in military uniform and helmet poses in smile outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_031

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-37/