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 [Documents regarding Colonel Young O. Kim's Medal of Honor] (ddr-csujad-1-198)

Includes photocopied documents to support Colonel Young O. Kim's Medal of Honor. Photocopied excerpt from "Mud and blood," by Colonel James J. Gillespie, which was originally published in "Infantry journal magazine, December 1944, is also included. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_03_11_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-198/

doc Anti-Tank Company 442nd Regimental Combat Team (ddr-csujad-1-54)

An article about Anti-Tank Company. It describes the uniqueness and experience of the Anti-tank Company during WWII. The shorter version or draft of this article is found in item: csudh_ike_0061. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_02_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-54/

img [Mini-reunion, Colonel Young Kim] (ddr-csujad-1-150)

A photograph of Colonel Young Kim, 100th Infantry Battalion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-91." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_076

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-150/

img [Man in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-30)

A Japanese American in military uniform poses standing behind a military vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-30/

img [Man looking out from window] (ddr-csujad-1-33)

A Japanese American man looks out from a winder of a building. On front of photograph, he is named Neil. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_027

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-33/

img [Mini-reunion, group photograph] (ddr-csujad-1-125)

A group photograph of attendees. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-61." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_051

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-125/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-155)

A photograph of the reunion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-100." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_081

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-155/

img [Mini-reunion, shop] (ddr-csujad-1-134)

A photograph of attendees in a shop. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-72." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_060

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-134/

img [Mini-reunion, buffet] (ddr-csujad-1-142)

A photograph of attendees at a buffet. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-83." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_068

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-142/

img [Mini-reunion, Colonel Pi__] (ddr-csujad-1-149)

A photograph includes Colonel Pi__ and his wife Peggy, "C" Company. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-93." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-149/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [October 27, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-3)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb informed Kune of her work locations: She was in Bagnoli, Italy, then moved to Naples, Italy and was working at a club in an airport. She also discussed about returning home. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-3/

img [Men in military uniform on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-20)

Three Japanese American men in military uniform pose together, sitting on a military vehicle with a white star symbol. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_014

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-20/

img [Mini-reunion, Mrs. Sumi Hattori, Mrs. Mary Kawagoye] (ddr-csujad-1-98)

A photograph of Mrs. Sumi Hattori, Mrs. Mary Kawagoye. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-31." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-98/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-173)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-144." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_099

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-173/

img [Mini-reunion, musical performance] (ddr-csujad-1-161)

A photograph of attendees' musical performance. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-105." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_087

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-161/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-133)

A photograph of attendees. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-77." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_059

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-133/

img [Mini-reunion, shop] (ddr-csujad-1-129)

A photograph of attendees in a shop. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-70." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_055

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-129/

img [Mini-reunion, Ernie Maruyama, Shiro Yamamoto] (ddr-csujad-1-94)

A photograph includes Ernie Maruyama and Shiro Yamamoto. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-27." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_020

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-94/

img [Mini-reunion, Jack Kaguni, Mrs. Yamashita] (ddr-csujad-1-99)

A photograph includes Jack Kaguni and Mrs. Yamashita. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-36." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_025

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-99/

img [Mini-reunion, Ernie Maruyama] (ddr-csujad-1-113)

A photograph includes Ernie Maruyama. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-49." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_039

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-113/

doc Go for Broke, 1943-1993 (ddr-csujad-1-207)

A booklet published to "commemorate the observance of the 50th Golden Anniversary of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), and attempts to highlight the Go for Broke tradition of the men of the 442nd." Articles record accounts of Nisei veterans from various military companies. The articles cover the time from the formation of the 442nd Regimental …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-207/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-165)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-136." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_091

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-165/

img [Mini-reunion, Dave Kawagoye and Mrs. Mary Kawagoye] (ddr-csujad-1-87)

A photograph includes Dave Kawagoye and Mrs. Mary Kawagoye. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-22." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_013

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-87/

img [Men in military uniform with camera] (ddr-csujad-1-25)

Two men in military uniform, standing on railroad tracks, are pictured. One of them is a Japanese American man, facing the photographer with camera. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_019

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-25/

img [Mini-reunion, Shiro Yamamoto, Goro Inaba, Chappie Kishaba, Masato Doi] (ddr-csujad-1-88)

A photograph of Shiro Yamamoto, Goro Inaba, Chappie Kishaba, and Masato Doi. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-20." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_014

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-88/