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-406-166)

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/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-4)

Written on Service Club Camp Barkeley, Texas stationary. Hope to get a furlough, doesn't know how long he will be in this camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-4/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-125)

Thinking about having more children, but knows it may be a while before they can afford to, mentions someone he trained with that was killed with the 10th mountain division.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-125/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-169)

Doesn't want her to go live with his folks, points were lowered for going home but still doesn't have enough

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-169/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-132)

Assuring Kathleen that he has been faithful to her, still doesn't know when he will be home

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-132/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-23)

Photos of Yuri (Aileen), waiting for orders

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-23/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-96)

Hoping to see his brother Archie if he returns to Italy, expects to be in Italy for at least few more months, and may be transferred to an infantry unit.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-96/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-83)

Hoping to get Kathleen and Yuri (Aileen) something when he gets leave

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-83/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-68)

Thinking of Kathleen and Yuri (Aileen)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-68/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-27)

Waiting for orders, finally got his luggage back

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-27/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-128)

If the camps close, thinks it would be best for Kathleen and Yuri (Aileen) to go with his parents, regrets not having volunteered for combat because could have gotten a field promotion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-128/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-171)

Tells her not to listen to rumors, they will lower the points and he'll be home by February at the latest.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-171/