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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Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)
doc Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)
Invitation to meeting in New Post Office Building for Japanese examination
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Glenn W. Shaw, Navy Language School (ddr-densho-446-140)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Glenn W. Shaw, Navy Language School (ddr-densho-446-140)
Tsai is unable to accept position since he is working for a Navy-Columbia University project.
W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-171)
doc W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-171)
Travel Authorization for Ai Chih Tsai, Research Analyst, from Washington, D.C., to Camp Ritchie, MD, for 30 days.
Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)
doc Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)
Response to Ai Chih Tsai: Since Tsai can't join US military as translator due to "Japanese citizenship", perhaps US Department of State will employ him. Advises Tsai to complete studies.
Telegram from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-131)
doc Telegram from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-131)
Telegram inquiring if Ai Chi Sai is available for translation and research work in New York .
Letter from George
doc Letter from George "Jack" H. Kerr to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-114)
Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. Kerr offers strong support for Tsai's character, ability, and assistance to US war effort.
Letter from Velma N. Baldwin to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-102)
doc Letter from Velma N. Baldwin to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-102)
Offering position of Expert at $10/day while employed by Military Intelligence Service of the War Dept. with explanation that "work would be of an extremely confidential nature"
Statement of Release (ddr-densho-446-145)
doc Statement of Release (ddr-densho-446-145)
Ai Chih Tsai employed by Columbia University in U.S. Naval Military Government Translation Unit from Oct 1, 1944, through December 31, 1944
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Donald W. Riddle (ddr-densho-446-86)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Donald W. Riddle (ddr-densho-446-86)
Letter indicating desire to help US with Chinese and Japanese translation and culture; requests advice on how to do this. Refers to Formosan friend in US Army.
Letter from Robert Cashman to Lt. George Kerr (ddr-densho-446-137)
doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Lt. George Kerr (ddr-densho-446-137)
Tsai will leave Chicago on the Pennsylvania General and arrive in NYC at 9:30 am on April 28.
Letter from Herbert C. Sargent to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-146)
doc Letter from Herbert C. Sargent to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-146)
U.S. Office of War Information is processing Tsai's papers for an overseas appointment as a Chinese Translator
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-446-100)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-446-100)
Petition to change Tsai's alien status with description of past efforts and employment record.
W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-172)
doc W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-172)
Travel Authorization for Ai Chih Tsai, Research Analyst, from Washington, D.C., to Camp Ritchie, MD, for 30 days.
Letter from Lt. George Kerr to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-139)
doc Letter from Lt. George Kerr to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-139)
Support for Ai Chih Tsai's request for passport extension. Describes the great importance of Tsai's work to the Navy. Tsai is employed and student visa may be invalid. How to renew the validity of his passport? Has Chinese certificate #1.
W.D. Form No. 50A: Notification of Personnel Action (ddr-densho-446-173)
doc W.D. Form No. 50A: Notification of Personnel Action (ddr-densho-446-173)
Ai Chih Tsai's resignation as Military Intelligence Service Analyst to take job with UNRRA on May 15, 1946
Letter from Lt. Col. E. M. Hudgins to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-115)
doc Letter from Lt. Col. E. M. Hudgins to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-115)
Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. Hudgins is Tsai's supervisor in current Military Intelligence Service position. Hudgins offers strong support for his character, ability, assistance to US war effort.
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-112)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-112)
Request for assistance changing Tsai's status to Chinese Formosan, friendly alien, and a path to U.S. citizenship [handwritten draft]
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Robert Cashman (ddr-densho-446-101)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Robert Cashman (ddr-densho-446-101)
Request for Cashman to write a letter to whom it may concern stating that Cashman advised Tsai to withdraw his petition for status change.
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