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 [Men in military uniform on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-42)

Two Japanese American men in military uniform are pictured. They are siting on the back of military vehicle and talking. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_036

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-42/

img [Mini-reunion, Masato Doi, Toro Hirose, Henry Ikemoto, and Seiya Tanaka] (ddr-csujad-1-84)

A photograph of Masato Doi, Toro Hirose, Henry Ikemoto, and Seiya Tanaka from left to right. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-16." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-84/

img [Mini-reunion, attendees at table] (ddr-csujad-1-144)

A photograph of attendees at table. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-86." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_070

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-144/

img [Mini-reunion, Ben Tagami] (ddr-csujad-1-117)

A photograph of Ben Tagami, 100th Infantry Battalion member. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-53." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_043

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-117/

doc Anti-Tank Co. and the Southern France Campaign, [clippings] (ddr-csujad-1-58)

Articles on the 442nd Infantry Regiment Anti-Tank Company. The clippings are taken from unknown sources. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-58/

img [Mini-reunion, performance] (ddr-csujad-1-121)

A photograph of attendee's performance. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-57." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_047

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-121/

doc Anti-Tank Company, 442nd RCT (ddr-csujad-1-61)

An article about Anti-Tank Company. This article is a shorter version or draft of the article, csudh_ike_0054. There is a note attached to the document, asking for feedback on it. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-61/

img [Mini-reunion, Colonel Fincil] (ddr-csujad-1-141)

A photograph includes Colonel Fincil and his wife, 34th Division. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-85." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_067

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-141/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-153)

A photograph of the reunion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-97." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_079

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-153/

img [Man in military uniform standing outside] (ddr-csujad-1-32)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_026

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-32/

img [Man in military uniform] (ddr-csujad-1-38)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing near railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_032

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-38/

img [Mini-reunion, speech] (ddr-csujad-1-146)

A photograph of an attendee. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-87." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_072

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-146/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-168)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-137." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_094

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-168/

doc [Documents regarding Colonel Young O. Kim's Medal of Honor] (ddr-csujad-1-198)

Includes photocopied documents to support Colonel Young O. Kim's Medal of Honor. Photocopied excerpt from "Mud and blood," by Colonel James J. Gillespie, which was originally published in "Infantry journal magazine, December 1944, is also included. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_03_11_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-198/

doc Anti-Tank Company 442nd Regimental Combat Team (ddr-csujad-1-54)

An article about Anti-Tank Company. It describes the uniqueness and experience of the Anti-tank Company during WWII. The shorter version or draft of this article is found in item: csudh_ike_0061. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_02_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-54/

img [Mini-reunion, Colonel Young Kim] (ddr-csujad-1-150)

A photograph of Colonel Young Kim, 100th Infantry Battalion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-91." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_076

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-150/

img [Man in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-30)

A Japanese American in military uniform poses standing behind a military vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-30/

img [Man looking out from window] (ddr-csujad-1-33)

A Japanese American man looks out from a winder of a building. On front of photograph, he is named Neil. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_027

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-33/

img [Mini-reunion, group photograph] (ddr-csujad-1-125)

A group photograph of attendees. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-61." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_051

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-125/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-155)

A photograph of the reunion. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-100." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_081

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-155/

img [Mini-reunion, shop] (ddr-csujad-1-134)

A photograph of attendees in a shop. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-72." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_060

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-134/

img [Mini-reunion, buffet] (ddr-csujad-1-142)

A photograph of attendees at a buffet. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-83." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_068

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-142/

img [Mini-reunion, Colonel Pi__] (ddr-csujad-1-149)

A photograph includes Colonel Pi__ and his wife Peggy, "C" Company. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-93." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-149/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [October 27, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-3)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb informed Kune of her work locations: She was in Bagnoli, Italy, then moved to Naples, Italy and was working at a club in an airport. She also discussed about returning home. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-3/

img [Men in military uniform on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-20)

Three Japanese American men in military uniform pose together, sitting on a military vehicle with a white star symbol. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_014

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-20/