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 [Men in military uniform gathering] (ddr-csujad-1-17)

Five Japanese American men in military uniform, gathering and talking outside, are pictured. On back of photograph, names are written: "Mike, ____, Tay__, Shi____, Hideo." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-17/

doc On silent wings (ddr-csujad-1-56)

A booklet about the U.S. Army glider service during WWII. The caption title: Crossing the lines on silent wings. "Not for sale." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_03_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-56/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-158)

A photograph of the reunion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-99." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_084

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-158/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-156)

A photograph of the reunion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-98." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_082

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-156/

img [Man in military uniform standing on railroad tracks] (ddr-csujad-1-27)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing on railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_021

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-27/

img [Man in military uniform on railroad tracks] (ddr-csujad-1-23)

Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing on railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_017

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-23/

img [Men trimming hair] (ddr-csujad-1-26)

Four Japanese American men are photographed. One of them is trimming another man's hair outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_020

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-26/

img [Mini-reunion, Shiro Yamamoto and Wally Kagawa] (ddr-csujad-1-93)

A photograph of Shiro Yamamoto and Wally Kagawa. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-29." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_019

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-93/

img [Mini-reunion, music performance] (ddr-csujad-1-135)

A photograph of the attendees' music performance. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-80." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_061

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-135/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-171)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-143." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_097

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-171/

img [Mini-reunion, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ayabe, Masato Doi, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kaguni] (ddr-csujad-1-108)

A photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ayabe, Masato Doi, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kaguni. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-42." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_034

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-108/

img [Mini-reunion, Mrs. Yamashita and Mrs. Mary Kawagoye] (ddr-csujad-1-85)

A photograph includes Mrs. Yamashita and Mrs. Mary Kawagoye. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-19." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-85/

img [Men in military uniform on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-42)

Two Japanese American men in military uniform are pictured. They are siting on the back of military vehicle and talking. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_036

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-42/

img [Mini-reunion, Masato Doi, Toro Hirose, Henry Ikemoto, and Seiya Tanaka] (ddr-csujad-1-84)

A photograph of Masato Doi, Toro Hirose, Henry Ikemoto, and Seiya Tanaka from left to right. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-16." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-84/

img [Mini-reunion, attendees at table] (ddr-csujad-1-144)

A photograph of attendees at table. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-86." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_070

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-144/

img [Mini-reunion, Ben Tagami] (ddr-csujad-1-117)

A photograph of Ben Tagami, 100th Infantry Battalion member. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-53." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_043

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-117/

doc Anti-Tank Co. and the Southern France Campaign, [clippings] (ddr-csujad-1-58)

Articles on the 442nd Infantry Regiment Anti-Tank Company. The clippings are taken from unknown sources. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-58/

img [Mini-reunion, performance] (ddr-csujad-1-121)

A photograph of attendee's performance. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-57." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_047

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-121/

doc Anti-Tank Company, 442nd RCT (ddr-csujad-1-61)

An article about Anti-Tank Company. This article is a shorter version or draft of the article, csudh_ike_0054. There is a note attached to the document, asking for feedback on it. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-61/

img [Mini-reunion, Colonel Fincil] (ddr-csujad-1-141)

A photograph includes Colonel Fincil and his wife, 34th Division. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-85." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_067

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-141/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-153)

A photograph of the reunion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-97." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_079

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-153/

img [Man in military uniform standing outside] (ddr-csujad-1-32)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_026

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-32/

img [Man in military uniform] (ddr-csujad-1-38)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing near railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_032

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-38/

img [Mini-reunion, speech] (ddr-csujad-1-146)

A photograph of an attendee. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-87." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_072

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-146/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-168)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-137." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_094

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-168/