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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doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 5-MS (September 1945): hospitalization, medical treatment and related benefits (ddr-csujad-55-2162)

Brochure regarding hospitalization, medical treatment, and related benefits for veterans. Covers hospitalization, out-patient treatment, prosthetics, medical treatment for veterans receiving vocational rehabilitation, and how to apply. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2264

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2162/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, November 8, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2338)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding military service during World War II, family relocation to do farming work, and updates on daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2444

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2338/

doc Letter from Mom and Dad to Hideo H. Nakamura, January 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2373)

Correspondence from "Mom and Dad" to George Hideo Nakamura in Japanese regarding life in Amache incarceration camp. Please see sac_jaac_2480 for English translation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2479

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2373/

Letter from F. de Amat, Consul of Spain, to Mr. Shizuo Sasaki, Secretary, Spanish Consul Joint Committee, Topaz, Utah, February 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-886)

doc Letter from F. de Amat, Consul of Spain, to Mr. Shizuo Sasaki, Secretary, Spanish Consul Joint Committee, Topaz, Utah, February 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-886)

Correspondence from F. de Amat, Consul of Spain, to Shizuo Sasaki, Secretary, Spanish Consul Joint Committee, regarding selective service of the Japanese American citizens. Includes information from the Embassy in Washington. D.C. regarding obligations of American citizens of Japanese descent to serve in the U.S. Army. Letter relayed from the Consul of Spain in San Francisco …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-886/

doc Postcard from Sgt. Jack to Masako Adachi, July 11, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1969)

Postcard from Jack Oda to Masako Adachi. Cover is "A Busy Soldier's Correspondence Card" and verso includes handwritten note from Oda to Masako. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 15. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1972

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1969/

doc Letter from Arthur Dixon, Service Recognition Board, to George Nakamura, April 20, 1949 (ddr-csujad-55-2416)

Correspondence from Arthur Dixon to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's claims to the Service Recognition Board. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2522

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2416/

doc Clearance and release of PFC George Nakamura from teletype maintenance room (ddr-csujad-55-2454)

Document stating clearance and release of Private George Hideo Nakamura from his position in the teletype maintenance room. Includes instructions for cleaning and organizing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2560

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2454/

doc Special orders, no. 332 (December 1, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2356)

Special orders from the Headquarters Second Air Force for George Hideo Nakamura. Issued by U.S. Army Air Forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2462

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2356/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2286)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman and woman seated outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2391

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2286/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, August 5, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2557)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell. Kenneth states he is stationed at Camp Ritchie in Maryland. Kenneth's family is expected to return to Florin, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2664

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2557/

doc Evacuation (ddr-csujad-55-2528)

Booklet containing an illustrated commentary on forced evacuation and incarceration, newspaper clippings, and an essay, "My viewpoint on evacuation." Clippings include "Capt. Crowley tells of heroism of Nisei soldiers," "Shop workers refuse Nisei on the job," "Pfc. Yamamoto awarded medal for gallantry," "Nisei serving armed forces in Japan," "Private Naito's letter to the VFW," "Two Heart …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2528/

doc Registration certificate, D.S.S. Form 2,Takaichi Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-1287)

Certificate of registration for the Selective Service belonging to Takaichi Tsukamoto. D.S.S. Form 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1289

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1287/

doc Letter from Mark W. Clark, General, U.S.A., Commanding, to Lieutenant Frank S. Okusako, November 8, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-234)

Correspondence from Mark Clark to Frank Okusako regarding Clark's letter of support for Okusako. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0236

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-234/

doc Enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge, WD AGO Form 53-55, Frank M. Iritani (ddr-csujad-55-151)

Honorable discharge form for Frank M. Iritani including personal data, military history, pay data, insurance notice, and fingerprint. WD AGO Form 53-55. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0153

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-151/

doc Memo from Raymond R., Lieutenant Colonel, Air Corps, to the Adjutant General, Washington, D.C., December 23, 1941 (ddr-csujad-55-227)

Memorandum of understanding from Raymond [?] to the Adjutant General regarding the imprisonment of Japanese American soldiers at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0229

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-227/

img Japanese American servicemen (ddr-csujad-55-2302)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American servicemen in a park. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2407

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2302/

doc Letter from Jacob L. Devers, General, USA, Commanding, to First Lieutenant Frank S. Okusako, November 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-237)

Correspondence from Jacob Devers to Frank Okusako expressing gratitude for Okusako's service in the U. S. Army. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0239

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-237/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 7-MS (September 1945): education and training for veterans (ddr-csujad-55-2159)

Brochure regarding education and training for veterans. Covers eligibility, schools, length of schooling, training, payment, apprentice training, and disability. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2261

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2159/

doc Chanute Field identification card and pass (ddr-csujad-55-2145)

Identification card belonging to Pvt. George Hideo Nakamura. Includes personal information, fingerprint, and travel permissions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2247

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2145/

doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, April 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2319)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's service in the armed forces and updates on mutual friends. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2425

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2319/

doc Special orders, no. 215 (August 3, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2353)

Special orders from the Air Force Headquarters in Scott Field for George Hideo Nakamura. Issued by Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2459

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2353/