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.

World War II (231)
Military service (2806)

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Handwritten notes on instructions for completing personnel security questionnaire (ddr-csujad-55-2151)
doc Handwritten notes on instructions for completing personnel security questionnaire (ddr-csujad-55-2151)
Handwritten notes regarding instructions for completing personnel security questionnaire. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2253
Nisei volunteers for the U.S. Army (ddr-csujad-55-1863)
doc Nisei volunteers for the U.S. Army (ddr-csujad-55-1863)
Essay by Lieutenant Colonel Roy Takai about his experience being forcefully removed to Poston incarceration camp, serving in the armed forced during World War II, and the controversy surrounding voluntary enlistment among Nisei in incarceration camps. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1866
Letter from Pvt. Leo Uchida to Pvt. James Waegell, October 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2327)
doc Letter from Pvt. Leo Uchida to Pvt. James Waegell, October 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2327)
Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's experiences in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2433
Letter from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2349)
doc Letter from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2349)
Correspondence from Donna Nakamura to "Daddy," that is, George Hideo Nakamura, during his service in the armed forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2455
Card from Donna Nakamura to Pvt. George Hideo Nakamura, November 18, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2194)
doc Card from Donna Nakamura to Pvt. George Hideo Nakamura, November 18, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2194)
Birthday card from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura during his service in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2296
Certificate of Fitness for George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2362)
doc Certificate of Fitness for George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2362)
Certificate of Fitness for George Hideo Nakamura stating that he is physically fit and acceptable for general military service. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2468
Troop movements notes (ddr-csujad-55-2348)
doc Troop movements notes (ddr-csujad-55-2348)
Notes on troop movements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2454
Voice that must be heard (ddr-csujad-55-362)
doc Voice that must be heard (ddr-csujad-55-362)
Collection of extracts from statements by high ranking government officials regarding Japanese Americans during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0364
No family allowance will be authorized or paid until the required evidence as indicated below is submitted (ddr-csujad-55-2352)
doc No family allowance will be authorized or paid until the required evidence as indicated below is submitted (ddr-csujad-55-2352)
Notice regarding authorization of family allowance for servicemen. Covers marriage, birth, adoption, divorce, family dependency, disabled dependents, and foster parents. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2458
Letter from Frank S. Okusako, 1st Lt., Infantry, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-233)
doc Letter from Frank S. Okusako, 1st Lt., Infantry, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-233)
Statement by Frank Okusako describing his family's loyalty to the United States, his upbringing in Auburn, California, service in the United States Army, and arguing for his family's release from Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0235
Fort Sheridan (ddr-csujad-55-2146)
doc Fort Sheridan (ddr-csujad-55-2146)
Photographic postcard depicting a group of servicemen in uniform, in front of barracks at Fort Sheridan. Verso reads: "Dead center-George Nakamura." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2248
Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2301)
img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2301)
Black and white photograph of two Nisei servicemen and woman standing in front of a city building. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2406
Some... travel suggestions (ddr-csujad-55-2198)
doc Some... travel suggestions (ddr-csujad-55-2198)
Pamphlet regarding travel tips for Union Pacific Railway passengers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2300
Change of address for Pvt. Teruma Ogimachi (ddr-csujad-55-951)
doc Change of address for Pvt. Teruma Ogimachi (ddr-csujad-55-951)
Handwritten note regarding a change of address for Pvt. Teruma Ogimachi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0953
Letter from C.E. Hostetler, Chief, Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Division, to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2156)
doc Letter from C.E. Hostetler, Chief, Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Division, to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2156)
Correspondence from C.E. Hostetler to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's request for educational benefits. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2258
Japanese American serviceman (ddr-csujad-55-2281)
img Japanese American serviceman (ddr-csujad-55-2281)
Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman kneeling in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2386
Letter from J.A. Ulio, Major General, the Adjutant General, to Mary Yamasnira, December 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-240)
doc Letter from J.A. Ulio, Major General, the Adjutant General, to Mary Yamasnira, December 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-240)
Correspondence from J.A. Ulio to Mary Yamasnira updating her on the status of her brother, Frank Okusako, after he was wounded in action. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0242
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, May 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-561)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, May 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-561)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes report on Chicago conference from Mr. Carroll, Relocation Program Officer, selective service, indefinite leave, and "relocation counseling." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0563
Letter from Pvt. George H. Nakamura to Donna Nakamura c/o Dorothy Nakamura, September 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2185)
doc Letter from Pvt. George H. Nakamura to Donna Nakamura c/o Dorothy Nakamura, September 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2185)
Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura to his daughter Donna in Chicago during Nakamura's service in the Army during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2287
News clippings, February-March, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-966)
doc News clippings, February-March, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-966)
Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, "resettlement," and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0968
Request for transfer for delivery, DSS form 154 (ddr-csujad-55-756)
doc Request for transfer for delivery, DSS form 154 (ddr-csujad-55-756)
Request form for transfer for delivery. DSS Form 154. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0758
Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, August 17, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2322)
doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, August 17, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2322)
Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's transfer to Fort Snelling, Minnesota during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2428
Japanese American men and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2299)
img Japanese American men and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2299)
Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman and two Japanese American men standing in a neighborhood. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2404
Enlisted record and report of separation, honorable discharge (ddr-csujad-55-2179)
doc Enlisted record and report of separation, honorable discharge (ddr-csujad-55-2179)
Enlisted record and report of separation, honorable discharge for George Hideo Nakamura including Nakamura's military history. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2281
Western Union telegram from F.A. McGovern to Dr. Jacoby, July 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2241)
doc Western Union telegram from F.A. McGovern to Dr. Jacoby, July 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2241)
Telegram from F.A. McGovern to Dr. Jacoby regarding the transfer of Ida Ryugo into the custody of Private First Class Masatoshi Yamaguchi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2344
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