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-406-116)

Got news of Archie's promotion to Platoon sergeant, rumors that Alvin's battalion is moving soon

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-116/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-153)

Unit moved again to camp outside Pisa.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-153/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-195)

Should be leaving for the depot to wait for a boat home on November 8, worried he might get seasick on the way back.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-195/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-186)

Has the German prisoners he is guarding chop and stack wood for him, things both he and Archie will probably come home about the same time

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-186/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-104)

Worried that his is a disappointment to Kathleen, wants to send Yuri (Aileen) a tricycle

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-104/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-43)

Getting a weekend pass, camp life and food

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-43/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-136)

Had a visit with his brother Archie, is being transferred to the 442nd.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-136/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-159)

Thanks her for the cigarettes, promises to buy her a ring when he gets home

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-159/

doc Letter from Kathleen Koga Uchiyama to Alvin Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-41)

Thanking Alvin for remembering their 1 month anniversary, having problems with her hands

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-41/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-30)

Money sent to Kathleen, when to expect allotment

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-30/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-141)

Letter torn, lines missing. Asks if she knows what she will do when the camps close, doesn't expect to be home until 1946.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-141/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-166)

Gave all his cigarettes to Archie as well, hopes to live in San Jose when he gets back

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-166/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-85)

Reassuring Kathleen that he is fine even though he hasn't been able to write for some time.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-85/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-155)

Thinking that it would be fun to have twins, getting used to being in the 442nd, wonders if Charles will ask Kathleen to marry him again.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-155/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-115)

Went to Rome and saw a movie, played another softball game, appreciates getting letters from home

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-115/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-12)

Waiting for orders, getting allotment set up for Kathleen and Yuri (Aileen)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-12/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-98)

Hoping to hear from his brother, Archie, who is with the 442nd, doesn't want her to work with the Red Cross or USO

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-98/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-124)

Went to Florence, but not interested in going again, is going to send Kathleen money

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-124/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-77)

Happy that Yuri (Aileen) hasn't forgotten him, looking forward to being together again

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-77/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-71)

Hasn't had a shower for three weeks, worrying about what people at Heart Mountain are saying about the trouble he got into, sorry that he will never be promoted

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-71/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-55)

Concerns about not being paid

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-55/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-46)

Unable to get a weekend pass to visit, expects to be shipped out soon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-46/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-21)

Waiting or orders, waiting for allotment checks for Kathleen and Yuri (Aileen)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-21/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-56)

Concerned about what others are telling her about the "trouble" he got into

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-56/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-58)

Asking about Frank and his son

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-58/