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 Wayne and Hideo Kato (ddr-densho-258-87)

Two men, one in a military uniform, standing outside a building. Caption below: "Wayne & Hideo Kato."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-87/

img Family (ddr-densho-258-97)

Family posing outside, multiple generations, with a young man in a military uniform. Caption below: "Yukio, Shiz, Hanako, & Akira Aramaki." Inscription: "Dear One-san, Love Hanako."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-97/

img Soldier (ddr-densho-258-91)

Hideo Kato, in uniform, standing in front of a barracks. Caption above: "Hidio [sic]."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-91/

img In uniform (ddr-densho-258-86)

Two men in military uniforms standing outside a building. Caption below: "Hideo."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-86/

img Shizue and Yukio (ddr-densho-258-128)

A man in a military uniform standing with his arm around a woman. Caption below: "Shizue and Yukio."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-128/

img Mitsue and Yukio (ddr-densho-258-126)

A woman and a man stand outside in the sun, the man in a military uniform. Caption below: "Mitsue & Yukio."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-126/

img Woman and soldier (ddr-densho-258-34)

A woman standing next to a man in a military uniform outside. Caption below: "1943."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-34/

doc Citation for the army commendation medal (ddr-densho-271-1)

Notification of a U.S. army commendation for Kiwamu Tshuchida's distinguished service in Japan from April, 1960 to June, 1964.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-271-1/

doc Citation for the army commentation ribbon (ddr-densho-271-3)

Notification of a U.S. army commendation for Kiwamu Tshuchida's distinguished service in Japan from September, 1945 to February, 1946 and from August, 1946 to May, 1947.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-271-3/

doc Arm-Nav Troppers newsletter, Tokyo Bound (ddr-densho-271-4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-271-4/

doc Citation for the commendation ribbon with metal [sic] pendant (ddr-densho-271-2)

Notification of a U.S. army commendation for Kiwamu Tshuchida's distinguished service in Japan from May, 1952 to October, 1953.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-271-2/

doc VOXPAPA Vol. I No. 3 (ddr-densho-280-119)

Selected article titles: "World News" (p. 1), "Daily Log" (p. 1), "Sports" (p. 2), "Today's Sports Quiz" (p. 2), "Haircuts" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-119/

doc Headquarters, Office of the Transport Commander S.S. James S. Kinkaid (ddr-densho-280-123)

This document is a debarkation order for a ship and its crew made by Captain Paul S. Tinsley.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-123/

doc VOXPAPA Vol. I No. 8 (ddr-densho-280-120)

Selected article titles: "World News" (p. 1), "Daily Log" (p. 1), "Sports" (p. 2), "Today's Movie" (p. 2), "The Crow's Nest" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-120/

doc An Address by Sergeant Ben Kuroki, U.S. Army Air Force (ddr-densho-280-10)

This transcription of Sergeant Kuroki's speech details his experience as a Japanese-American in the Air Force and articulates his desire for an end to prejudice within the military.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-10/

doc The Kinkatis News Vol. I No. 5 (ddr-densho-280-114)

Selected article titles: "China Remains Tense" (p. 1), "GI Bill of Rights Revised" (p. 1), "Views of the News" (p. 2), "Sports Round Up" (p. 3), "Special Service" (p. 4), "Song of the Kinkaid" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-114/

doc The Kinkatis News Vol. I No. 3 (ddr-densho-280-116)

Selected article titles: "Italian Armistice Terms" (p. 1), "Quick Views of the News" (p. 1), "First Variety Show Success!" (p. 1), "I've Heard that Song Before" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-116/

doc The Kinkatis News Vol. I No. 2 (ddr-densho-280-115)

Selected article titles: "Intramuros Case Next" (p. 1), "Quick View of the News" (p. 1), "Kinkatrick Travelogue" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-115/

doc Petition for citizenship rights for Japanese American draftees (ddr-densho-280-12)

List of demands by Japanese Americans upon being drafted for World War II on front, play notes on back.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-12/

doc The Kinkaid News Vol. II No. 1 (ddr-densho-280-122)

Selected article titles: "Demobilization Wails" (p. 1), "Indonese Continue Resisitance" (p. 1), "Labor Disputes" (p. 1), "Views of the News" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-122/

doc Japanese tea receipt from Shimane Military Government Team (ddr-densho-280-124)

Document guaranteeing that the can of tea Joe Hamanaka bought was legal.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-124/

doc Certificate of Merchandise (ddr-densho-280-125)

A receipt of Joe Hamanaka's purchases in Matsue, Japan. The certificate guarantees that he bought all items in Japan and they are being sent home as a gift or souvenir.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-125/

doc VOXPAPA Vol. I No. 9 (ddr-densho-280-121)

Final Edition. Selected article titles: "World News" (p. 1), "Editorial: 'By the Dawn's Early Light' (p. 1), "Daily Log" (p. 1), "The 'Voice' of Special Service" (p. 2), "The Crows Nest" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-121/

doc The Kinkatis News Vol. I No. 6 (ddr-densho-280-117)

Selected article titles: "Armistice Day" (p. 1), "Unity of Command" (p. 1), "Views of the News" (p. 2), "Sports Round Up" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-117/

doc The Kinkatis News Vol. I No. 7 (ddr-densho-280-118)

Selected article titles: "Colonial Unrest" (p. 1), "Casulaty Off Okinawa" (p. 1), "Sino-American Plans" (p. 1), "Views of the News" (p. 2), "Sports Round Up" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-118/