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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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Joe Iwataki and woman standing in park (ddr-ajah-2-488)
img Joe Iwataki and woman standing in park (ddr-ajah-2-488)
Caption below photo: Joanne
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-488/
Men standing formation outside building (ddr-ajah-2-51)
img Men standing formation outside building (ddr-ajah-2-51)
Caption below photo: 53rd Regt Guard House
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-51/
Pillars in river in snow (ddr-ajah-2-295)
img Pillars in river in snow (ddr-ajah-2-295)
Caption below photo: Feather River
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-295/
Large building with columns (ddr-ajah-2-693)
img Large building with columns (ddr-ajah-2-693)
Caption below photo: Post Office Building
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-693/
Man in uniform standing by tree (ddr-ajah-2-434)
img Man in uniform standing by tree (ddr-ajah-2-434)
Caption below photo: Yuko Kawamoto
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-434/
Three men in uniform outside barracks (ddr-ajah-2-132)
img Three men in uniform outside barracks (ddr-ajah-2-132)
Caption below photo: Frank Post / Louis Rampone / George Green
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-132/
Five men standing outside tents (ddr-ajah-2-634)
img Five men standing outside tents (ddr-ajah-2-634)
Caption below photo: Don / Bernie / Cox / Bill / Bene
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-634/
Man in uniform standing on sidewalk (ddr-ajah-2-150)
img Man in uniform standing on sidewalk (ddr-ajah-2-150)
Caption below photo: Frank Tomita
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-150/
Road and rocky hillside (ddr-ajah-2-307)
img Road and rocky hillside (ddr-ajah-2-307)
Caption below photo: Feather River Hi-Way
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-307/
Letter of recommendation for Joe Iwataki from G.L. Magruder (ddr-ajah-2-833)
doc Letter of recommendation for Joe Iwataki from G.L. Magruder (ddr-ajah-2-833)
Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-748
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-833/
Railway bridge (ddr-ajah-2-279)
img Railway bridge (ddr-ajah-2-279)
Caption below photo: We guard the S.P.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-279/
Classroom with men studying at desks and wooden burning stove (ddr-ajah-2-805)
img Classroom with men studying at desks and wooden burning stove (ddr-ajah-2-805)
Caption: Nisei soldiers study in a classroom at Camp Savage, Minnesota, where the Military Intelligence Service Language School was held during WWII. At far left is their "sensei" or instructor, Mr. Itami. October 1942 to June 1943. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-429 with additional notes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-805/
Man standing outside building (ddr-ajah-2-69)
img Man standing outside building (ddr-ajah-2-69)
Caption below photo: Art Stanley / Dunsmuir
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-69/
Four men standing by truck on bridge (ddr-ajah-2-375)
img Four men standing by truck on bridge (ddr-ajah-2-375)
Caption below photo: Chop / Harrison / Stone / Legler
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-375/
Man standing next to truck in snow (ddr-ajah-2-372)
img Man standing next to truck in snow (ddr-ajah-2-372)
Caption below photo: Mess Sgt Stephens
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-372/
Two men leaning on railing (ddr-ajah-2-720)
img Two men leaning on railing (ddr-ajah-2-720)
Caption below photo: bill / Tak
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-720/
Man looking at camp on hillside from above (ddr-ajah-2-623)
img Man looking at camp on hillside from above (ddr-ajah-2-623)
Caption below photo: Sea Bee Camp
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-623/
Man kneeling outside building (ddr-ajah-2-546)
img Man kneeling outside building (ddr-ajah-2-546)
Caption below photo: Eddy Mitsukado / our 1st Sgt at Snellling
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-546/
Row of cots (ddr-ajah-2-775)
img Row of cots (ddr-ajah-2-775)
Caption: Saturday Inspection of Joe Iwataki's barracks at Camp Crowder in Missouri. Iwataki was from Alameda, CA., April 8 to October 1942. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-382 with additional notes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-775/
Four men in uniform standing on hill (ddr-ajah-2-143)
img Four men in uniform standing on hill (ddr-ajah-2-143)
Caption below photo: Tsunch / Paul Yamada / Toby Nishimoto / Hank
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-143/
Train on tracks through canyon (ddr-ajah-2-326)
img Train on tracks through canyon (ddr-ajah-2-326)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-326/
Man in uniform standing outside building (ddr-ajah-2-44)
img Man in uniform standing outside building (ddr-ajah-2-44)
Caption below photo: Lt. Col Henning Linden "Poggie Joe" 1st Bn. Comdr.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-44/
View of Mt. Shasta from the train (ddr-ajah-2-272)
img View of Mt. Shasta from the train (ddr-ajah-2-272)
Caption below photo: Mt. Shasta
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-272/
Man sitting at desk (ddr-ajah-2-45)
img Man sitting at desk (ddr-ajah-2-45)
Caption below photo: Lt. Robert Peck
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-45/
Joe Iwataki standing in snow (ddr-ajah-2-349)
img Joe Iwataki standing in snow (ddr-ajah-2-349)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-349/
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