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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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Rows of jeeps in field (ddr-ajah-2-200)
img Rows of jeeps in field (ddr-ajah-2-200)
Caption below photo: Motor pool
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-200/
Two men standing outside post office. Joe Iwataki on right (ddr-ajah-2-351)
img Two men standing outside post office. Joe Iwataki on right (ddr-ajah-2-351)
Caption below photo: Dale
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-351/
Men shoveling snow from barracks roof (ddr-ajah-2-290)
img Men shoveling snow from barracks roof (ddr-ajah-2-290)
Caption below photo: White Christmas
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-290/
Group men standing in field (ddr-ajah-2-182)
img Group men standing in field (ddr-ajah-2-182)
Caption below photo: Santa Cruz Outing July 1941. B.A.R. Squad
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-182/
Portrait of Frank Tomita, autographed on front (ddr-ajah-2-739)
img Portrait of Frank Tomita, autographed on front (ddr-ajah-2-739)
Caption below photo: Sgt. Frank Tomita / Seattle, Wash.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-739/
Five men sitting on cots in barracks (ddr-ajah-2-144)
img Five men sitting on cots in barracks (ddr-ajah-2-144)
Caption below photo: Hank /Toby
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-144/
Tunnel entrance (ddr-ajah-2-334)
img Tunnel entrance (ddr-ajah-2-334)
Caption below photo: Tunnel 28
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-334/
Groups of men with trucks (ddr-ajah-2-170)
img Groups of men with trucks (ddr-ajah-2-170)
Caption to right of photo: Getting ready to go to S.F.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-170/
View of barracks with cots and wood stove (ddr-ajah-2-530)
img View of barracks with cots and wood stove (ddr-ajah-2-530)
Caption below photo: South end of the barracks
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-530/
Actor Joe E. Brown next to jeep (ddr-ajah-2-119)
img Actor Joe E. Brown next to jeep (ddr-ajah-2-119)
Caption below photo: Joe E. Brown at the fort Ord Bowl
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-119/
Man studying at desk (ddr-ajah-2-508)
img Man studying at desk (ddr-ajah-2-508)
Caption below photo: Ben Moriwaki
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-508/
Man in fatigues outside barracks (ddr-ajah-2-79)
img Man in fatigues outside barracks (ddr-ajah-2-79)
Caption below photo: Herman Madrid
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-79/
Two men sitting on rocks in swim trunks (ddr-ajah-2-639)
img Two men sitting on rocks in swim trunks (ddr-ajah-2-639)
Caption below photo: Taro / Cowan
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-639/
Two men in uniform standing by tree (ddr-ajah-2-92)
img Two men in uniform standing by tree (ddr-ajah-2-92)
Caption below photo: Tsunchy Inouye / Hank Yonehiro
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-92/
Breakwater in bay (ddr-ajah-2-673)
img Breakwater in bay (ddr-ajah-2-673)
Caption below photo: Breakwater
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-673/
Men posing for group photo outside camp building (ddr-ajah-2-510)
img Men posing for group photo outside camp building (ddr-ajah-2-510)
Caption below photo: Section 8
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-510/
Rough wooden structure (ddr-ajah-2-631)
img Rough wooden structure (ddr-ajah-2-631)
Caption below photo: Native Grave
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-631/
Six men on road by tents. Joe Iwataki kneeling on right (ddr-ajah-2-657)
img Six men on road by tents. Joe Iwataki kneeling on right (ddr-ajah-2-657)
Caption below photo: O/B Section
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-657/
River in the snow (ddr-ajah-2-298)
img River in the snow (ddr-ajah-2-298)
Caption below photo: Feather River
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-298/
Four people sitting in decorated room (ddr-ajah-2-525)
img Four people sitting in decorated room (ddr-ajah-2-525)
Caption below photo: Ballroom
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-525/
Certification of Joe Iwataki's membership in 53rd Infantry (ddr-ajah-2-827)
doc Certification of Joe Iwataki's membership in 53rd Infantry (ddr-ajah-2-827)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-827/
Railway bridge (ddr-ajah-2-286)
img Railway bridge (ddr-ajah-2-286)
Caption below photo: We guard these R.R. bridges
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-286/
Group of men lined up outside building (ddr-ajah-2-108)
img Group of men lined up outside building (ddr-ajah-2-108)
Caption below photo: Lined up in front of supply room . . .
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-108/
Men playing pool (ddr-ajah-2-792)
img Men playing pool (ddr-ajah-2-792)
Caption: Sho Ishii and other Nisei Soldiers from the Military Intelligence Service at Camp Savage, Minnesota, find time to enjoy a game of pool at the St. Paul U.S.O. club. The club was located at 72 W. 7th Street, photo October 1942-June1943. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-555 with additional notes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-792/
Men resting on hillside (ddr-ajah-2-770)
img Men resting on hillside (ddr-ajah-2-770)
Caption: Joe Iwataki (far left), of Alameda, CA., relaxes with his pals on the B.A.R. squad while o maneuvers in Washington state, circa late 1941. Joe Iwataki / Pete / Watson / George / Bill / Todard. Note the lack of segregation. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-250 with additional notes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-770/
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