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 Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-151)

Rumors still flying that they will be home by Christmas, worried about not receiving any letters from her in a while.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-151/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-105)

Visited Rome, but couldn't afford to buy anything, asked Kathleen to send him a pair of civilian shoes

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-105/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-188)

Saw Archie and went to a movie, the men are angry about the strikes in ports in U.S. stopping ships

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-188/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-203)

Is expecting to leave any day, looking forward to home cooking.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-203/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-134)

Asking about a friend, Sue, who lost her husband and daughter, glad to hear Tom and Jack are okay, promises to send money.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-134/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-95)

Asks about Kathleen working with the Red Cross, Alvin's parents hoping Kathleen and Yuri (Aileen) will join them in San Jose

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-95/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-168)

Had some ice cream, figures he won't have enough points to come home until July, but hopes they will lower the points

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-168/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-191)

Hoping they lower the points to 70 so he can go home, is broke again.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-191/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-38)

Waiting for orders, hoping to get a three pass to visit

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-38/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-3)

Discussing the money Alvin owes and how to pay it back

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-3/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-185)

Has more points than he thought, but still not expecting to leave until February, plans to go to Switzerland on a pass, but need her to send money

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-185/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-176)

Will try to get her some stockings, hopes to be home soon

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-176/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-205)

Got his orders to leave the next day, is nervous about the trip over with rough seas, this will be his last letter from overseas

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-205/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-29)

Waiting for orders, tired of all the training, wondering if he should try to get a pass.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-29/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-175)

Wants her to find a place in San Jose rather than go with his family, thanks her for the shoes, wants another baby as soon as he gets home.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-175/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-162)

Is now a corporal, but doesn't expect to get any higher rank, saw his brother Archive, noticed how different they seem from one another

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-162/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-101)

Hoping Kathleen doesn't feel she didn't marry the wrong man, will try to be better, but no promises

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-101/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-163)

He expects it may be hard to adjust to being a civilian again, would like them to have their own home, can't send money this month.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-163/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-94)

He may not be able to write as often, but can't tell details, glad to hear some of the soldiers are returning from France

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-94/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-60)

New about his brother Archie, stationed in France

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-60/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-97)

Stationed near Rome and expects to be overseas for another year because of points he lost for the time spent in R.C.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-97/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-123)

Had an x-ray of his hand that got injured, sorry to be missing Yuri (Aileen)'s birthday on July 15th and their anniversary.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-123/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-190)

Received all the letter and packages from her and her sister Trudy, enjoyed time in Rome, could get a rating if he signs on to stay until all the troops are gone, but doesn't want to.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-190/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-31)

Allotment for Kathleen and Yuri (Aileen)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-31/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-42)

Getting a weekend pass, uncertainty about when he will be shipped out

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-42/