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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img Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-359-1621)

The photograph is signed "Affectionately George". George Funai.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1621/

img Portrait of couple (ddr-densho-359-1575)

"Horse" and Sei Ikeda. Captio+G1575+C1576

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1575/

img Solider and woman (ddr-densho-359-1107)

"Horse" and Sei Ikeda. The photograph is signed "To uncle + auntie Sincerely. [illegible]." The caption in the album is "Hattiesburg Miss. 1944". Ikeda was killed in action with the 442nd later in 1944.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1107/

img Soldier and woman (ddr-densho-359-1451)

"Horse" and Sei Ikeda. The photograph is signed "To Phil and Alice Sincerely [illegible] Sei". Mr. Ikeda would be killed in action with the 442nd later in 1944.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1451/

doc Announcement re: victory in the Italian campaign (ddr-densho-368-7)

From Allied Force Headquarters to servicemen in the Mediterranean Theatre

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-7/

doc Announcement to re: victory in Europe (ddr-densho-368-6)

From General Clark to Soldiers of the 15th Army Group

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-6/