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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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Man sitting on gear outside tent (ddr-ajah-2-261)
img Man sitting on gear outside tent (ddr-ajah-2-261)
Caption below photo: Frank Clancy. Caption below set of camp photos: Camp at Longview, Washington, after maneuvers
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-261/
Men sitting on hillside with rifles (ddr-ajah-2-197)
img Men sitting on hillside with rifles (ddr-ajah-2-197)
Caption below photo: Break Period
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-197/
Four men sitting in field with gear and tents (ddr-ajah-2-243)
img Four men sitting in field with gear and tents (ddr-ajah-2-243)
Caption below photo: Andy / Art / Green
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-243/
Man standing at attention hold rifle (ddr-ajah-2-65)
img Man standing at attention hold rifle (ddr-ajah-2-65)
Caption below photo: Wilbur McDaniel Illinois
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-65/
Men sitting at desks (ddr-ajah-2-427)
img Men sitting at desks (ddr-ajah-2-427)
Caption below photo: The famous C-3 Class/ Taira
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-427/
Market stalls in front of building, with horse drawn carriage (ddr-ajah-2-700)
img Market stalls in front of building, with horse drawn carriage (ddr-ajah-2-700)
Caption below photo: Stalls in front of church
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-700/
Man kneeling on rooftop (ddr-ajah-2-718)
img Man kneeling on rooftop (ddr-ajah-2-718)
Caption below photo: Bill on roof of Dai Ichi Bldg Tokyo
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-718/
Three men sitting near tents. Joe Iwataki in center (ddr-ajah-2-258)
img Three men sitting near tents. Joe Iwataki in center (ddr-ajah-2-258)
Caption below photo: Van Fleet / Green. Caption below set of camp photos: Camp at Longview, Washington, after maneuvers
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-258/
Three men playing cards (ddr-ajah-2-824)
img Three men playing cards (ddr-ajah-2-824)
Caption: A game of poker in Barrack 15 at Camp Savage, Minnesota, where Japanese Niseis were members of the Military Intelligence Service, 1945. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-535 with additional notes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-824/
Man standing by shed (ddr-ajah-2-320)
img Man standing by shed (ddr-ajah-2-320)
Caption below photo: Joe Freitas
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-320/
Men playing pool (ddr-ajah-2-555)
img Men playing pool (ddr-ajah-2-555)
Caption below photo: Sho / Ishii
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-555/
Herd of elk in field (ddr-ajah-2-212)
img Herd of elk in field (ddr-ajah-2-212)
Caption below photo: Elk farm
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-212/
Row of cots in barracks (ddr-ajah-2-382)
img Row of cots in barracks (ddr-ajah-2-382)
Caption below photo: Saturday inspection
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-382/
Rows of palm trees (ddr-ajah-2-656)
img Rows of palm trees (ddr-ajah-2-656)
Caption below photo: Cocoanut trees
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-656/
Man sitting on steps (ddr-ajah-2-602)
img Man sitting on steps (ddr-ajah-2-602)
Caption below photo: Remo
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-602/
Letter of recommendation for Joe Iwataki (ddr-ajah-2-748)
doc Letter of recommendation for Joe Iwataki (ddr-ajah-2-748)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-748/
Group of men by Red Cross canteen truck (ddr-ajah-2-474)
img Group of men by Red Cross canteen truck (ddr-ajah-2-474)
Caption below photo: St. Paul Red Cross Canteen feeds up after Wednesday hikes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-474/
Classroom with desks and wood burning stove in center (ddr-ajah-2-429)
img Classroom with desks and wood burning stove in center (ddr-ajah-2-429)
Caption below photo: Itami Sensei / Classroom Scene
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-429/
Group of men on shore with boat (ddr-ajah-2-166)
img Group of men on shore with boat (ddr-ajah-2-166)
Caption below photo: Boat landing practice at Monterey Bay, 1941
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-166/
Two men with machine gun (ddr-ajah-2-96)
img Two men with machine gun (ddr-ajah-2-96)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-96/
Man standing with rifle and pack (ddr-ajah-2-204)
img Man standing with rifle and pack (ddr-ajah-2-204)
Caption below photo: Sqd leader Frank Clancy
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-204/
Man standing on hillside above tunnel (ddr-ajah-2-333)
img Man standing on hillside above tunnel (ddr-ajah-2-333)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-333/
Temporary Warrant promoting Joe Iwataki to Sergeant (ddr-ajah-2-744)
doc Temporary Warrant promoting Joe Iwataki to Sergeant (ddr-ajah-2-744)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-744/
Men alongside creek (ddr-ajah-2-195)
img Men alongside creek (ddr-ajah-2-195)
Caption below photo: San Antonio Creek for a cool bath
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-195/
Joe Iwataki (ddr-ajah-2-819)
img Joe Iwataki (ddr-ajah-2-819)
Detailed sidebar with Joe Iwataki's wartime service titled: Across the Pacific. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-574 with additional notes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-819/
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