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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

img [Women from American Red Cross supplying food] (ddr-csujad-1-29)

Two women, perhaps from the American Red Cross, pose together while providing food supplies. A military vehicle with a white star and circle Allied Forces symbol is parked behind them. On front of photograph, there is handwritten inscription. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_023

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-29/

img [Men in military uniform] (ddr-csujad-1-9)

Three Japanese American men in military uniform were photographed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-9/

img [Mini-reunion, Kay Nakata] (ddr-csujad-1-105)

A photograph includes Kay Nakata. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-41." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_031

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-105/

img [Mini-reunion, Maly Tamura, Mr. and Mrs. Saimo] (ddr-csujad-1-89)

A photograph of Maly Tamura, Mr. and Mrs. Saimo. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-23." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_015

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-89/

doc Memorial Day services (ddr-csujad-1-205)

A program for Memorial Day services held at Evergreen Memorial Park, Los Angeles California on May 25, 1998. Services were conducted by the Nisei Veterans Coordinating Council. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_04_09_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-205/

img [Mini-reunion, speech] (ddr-csujad-1-148)

A photograph of an attendee. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-90." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_074

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-148/

doc 100th [Infantry] Battalion Combat timeline (ddr-csujad-1-59)

Lists the military operations in Italy and France by 100th Infantry Battalion Combat chronologically from September 2, 1943 through May 31, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-59/

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

https://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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

img [Man sitting on railroad tracks] (ddr-csujad-1-16)

A Japanese American man sits on railroad tracks and poses in smile. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-16/

img [Mini-reunion, Mrs. Molly Kishaba and Mrs. Mildred Ikemoto] (ddr-csujad-1-100)

A photograph of Mrs. Molly Kishaba and Mrs. Mildred Ikemoto. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-34." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_026

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-100/

img [Man on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-40)

A Japanese American man poses, sitting on a military vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_034

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-40/

img [Man standing outside] (ddr-csujad-1-22)

Japanese American man stands outside, looking down and smiling. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-22/

img [Man in military uniform and helmet] (ddr-csujad-1-11)

A Japanese American man in military uniform and helmet poses next to a military vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-11/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [August 30, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-4)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Talked about a plan to return. She asked Kune when he is planning to return home or if he would stay until March. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-4/

img [Mini-reunion, Masato Doi, Seiya Tanaka, Goro Inaba, Kuni Hisatomi, Mrs. Yayo Inaba, Mrs. Holly Kishaba] (ddr-csujad-1-79)

A photograph includes Masato Doi, Seiya Tanaka, Goro Inaba, Kuni Hisatomi from left to right on right side, and Mrs. Yayo Inaba, Mrs. Holly Kishaba on left side. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-13." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-79/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [November 10, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-2)

V-mail from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb informed Kune of her current location: She was in Capodichino, but heading to Bagnoli, Italy. She also gave Kune her home address in Menlo Park, California and business address in Palo Alto, California. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-2/

img [Two men in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-36)

Two men in military uniform poses together. One is a Japanese American man sitting on a military vehicle and the other stands next to the vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_030

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-36/

img [Mini-reunion, shop] (ddr-csujad-1-130)

A photograph of attendees in a shop. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-68." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_056

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-130/