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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img Soldiers on the deck of a ship (ddr-densho-201-824)

Soldiers on a ship taking them back to the United States. Rock of Gibraltar in the distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-824/

img Sign for the 6673 Engineer General Service Co. orderly room (ddr-densho-201-790)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-790/

img Soldiers preparing to leave Italy (ddr-densho-201-801)

Caption in album: "Loading onto cattle car, 1946."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-801/

img Soldiers transferred to a new ship for the ride home (ddr-densho-201-832)

Caption in album: "Pulling away from Antioch Victory. / Antioch Victory (broke down) stuck at Azore [sic] one week. / J.W. McAndrew transfer."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-832/

img Soldiers eating in a mess hall (ddr-densho-201-794)

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 43 (May 19, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-111)

"Two Congressmen Point Out Wrong of Racial Bias against Minorities; Cite Plight of Japanese Americans" (p. 1), "Senate OK's Citizenship for War Vets" (p. 1), "Endorsements of Evacuation Claims Bills Now Urged by JACL-ADC in D.C.; Hearings Scheduled to Start Friday" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-111/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 97 (December 3, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-234)

"JACL to Submit Memo to U.S. on Claims Matter" (p. 1), "Wash. State Bonus Queries Clarified" (p. 1), "If You Have Any Evacuation Claims, File Before Jan. 2, ADC Suggests" (p. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-234/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 72 (September 9, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-241)

"Truman Must Approve or Veto Walter Bill by Today; Ten-Day Period Ends" (p. 1), "C-B-I Hero's Wife Awaits Truman Okay" (p. 1), "Masaoka, Brilliant ADC Chief, Named to Distinguished Leadership Award" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-241/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 74 (October 10, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-61)

"Nisei War Dead on Second Shipment of State Servicemen Killed in Action" (p. 1), "New Local 7 Cannery Union Officers Will be Installed on Nov. 1" (p. 1), "JCCC Promises Legal Experts for Japanese" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-61/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 4 (January 12, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-171)

"Nisei Heroes To Be Buried in War Area" (p. 1), "JACL Aide Notes Indignities Suffered by Many Nisei Despite Decided Change of Sentiment Towards Us" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-171/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 41 (June 13, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-29)

"House Unit Hears Masaoka's Plea for National FEPC Legislation" (p. 1), "H.R. 3771 Asks U.S. Citizenship for Alien Parents of GI's, Vets" (p. 1), "Equal Rights for Nisei in Trade Sought" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-29/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 55 (June 30, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-123)

"8,000 Nisei Included in Bracket Eligible for Coming U.S. Draft, WRA's 1940 Figures Disclose" (pg. 1), "5,000 Nisei Stranded in Japan Reportedly Lost Citizenship" (pg. 1), "Noted Sociologist Blames Political Pressure in B.C. as Chief Reason for Anti-Japanese Laws in Canada" (pg. 2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-123/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 62 (July 24, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-129)

"One-Year Enlistments Commence for 18-Year-Olds at Seattle Armed Forces Recruiting Office" (pg. 1), "Canada Plans Special Body for Loss Aid" (pg. 1), "National JACL Office Candidates for 1948-1950 Term Announced; To Be Inducted at Utah Convention" (pg. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-129/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 20 (March 18, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-7)

"Fort Denies GI's in Town Saturday Night" (p. 1), "Pay Differences Peril Continuance of Salmon Industry" (p. 1), "Most Japanese Unaffected by Deportation Rule" (p. 2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-7/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 87 (October 20, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-149)

"JACL Leaders Tell Claims Forms Plans" (p. 1), "Replies on Evacuation Claims Bill" (p. 4), "Chick Expert Off on World Tour" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-149/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 36 (May 20, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-24)

"Jackson St. Area Takes to Cleanup" (p. 1), "33,330 Served in U.S. Army" (p. 1), "JACL Boasts 7000" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-24/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 27 (April 11,1947) (ddr-densho-229-13)

"Presidio School Graduates 28, Smallest in History of MISLS" (p. 1), "MP's Return from Easter Holidays, Ponder Canada's Omnibus Bill" (p. 1) "Vets Open Tavern on Jackson St." (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-13/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 35 (April 30, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-202)

"JACL ADC Urges "Positive Action' to End All Segregation in Army" (p. 1), "We're Over Top in ADC Drive, Treasurer Says" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-202/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 37 (April 28, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-105)

"Acheson, Wirin Challenge Validity of Wartime Rider to Calif. Measure Denying Japanese Fishing License" (p. 1), "B.C. Regime to Lift Job Ban but No Franchise Reported Yet" (p. 1), "Gen. Clark and McCloy Endorse Judd's Naturalization Measure" (p. 5), "State Department Opens Way for Boom in Asia" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-105/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 27 (March 24, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-97)

"Nisei War Memorial Drive Keeps on Rolling Along" (p. 1), "Top Court in Nation to Rule on Validity of Calif. Fish Code Barring "Ineligible Aliens" (p. 1), "Money to Fight Nisei Revealed" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-97/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 76 (October 17, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-63)

"First Nisei War Dead to Arrive Late in 1948, JACL is Informed" (p. 1), "Canadian Property Owners Agree to Evacuation Loss Terms" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-63/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 22 (March 6, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-93)

"Nisei War Memorial Fund Campaign Starts on Tuesday" (p. 1), "Masaoka Backs Vets Resolutions for Low-Cost Housing Bill" (p. 1), "Renaming of Ship for Nisei Hero Postponed Week in Brooklyn" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-93/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 83 (October 6, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-145)

"Army Return of GI Dead Hits Peak" (pg. 1), "Official U.S. Printed Forms For Use in Filing Evacuation Claims Due About October 15" (pg. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-145/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 93 (November 10, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-154)

"Board to Hear All Claims" (p. 1), "Two Seattle Nisei War Dead To Be Laid to Rest Nov. 20. Thirteen More Due in U.S." (p.1), "Claims Queries and Replies" (p. 2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-154/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 8 (January 26, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-175)

"OK of Promotions for Two Nisei Vets Will be Considered by Senators" (p. 1), "Evacuation Claims Queries Answered Through Courtesy of JACL-ADC" (p. 1), "Area Homewomen Offered Courses at YWCA; Classes Start Feb. 7" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-175/