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 [Mini-reunion, Mrs. Sumi Hattori, Mrs. Mary Kawagoye] (ddr-csujad-1-98)

A photograph of Mrs. Sumi Hattori, Mrs. Mary Kawagoye. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-31." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-98/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-173)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-144." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_099

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-173/

img [Mini-reunion, musical performance] (ddr-csujad-1-161)

A photograph of attendees' musical performance. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-105." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_087

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-161/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-133)

A photograph of attendees. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-77." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_059

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-133/

img [Mini-reunion, shop] (ddr-csujad-1-129)

A photograph of attendees in a shop. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-70." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_055

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-129/

img Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-2-57)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-2-57/

img [Mini-reunion, Ernie Maruyama, Shiro Yamamoto] (ddr-csujad-1-94)

A photograph includes Ernie Maruyama and Shiro Yamamoto. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-27." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_020

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-94/

img [Mini-reunion, Jack Kaguni, Mrs. Yamashita] (ddr-csujad-1-99)

A photograph includes Jack Kaguni and Mrs. Yamashita. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-36." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_025

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-99/

img [Mini-reunion, Ernie Maruyama] (ddr-csujad-1-113)

A photograph includes Ernie Maruyama. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-49." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_039

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-113/

doc Go for Broke, 1943-1993 (ddr-csujad-1-207)

A booklet published to "commemorate the observance of the 50th Golden Anniversary of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), and attempts to highlight the Go for Broke tradition of the men of the 442nd." Articles record accounts of Nisei veterans from various military companies. The articles cover the time from the formation of the 442nd Regimental …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-207/

img [Mini-reunion, room] (ddr-csujad-1-165)

A photograph of attendees in a hotel room. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101295-136." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_091

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-165/

img [Mini-reunion, Dave Kawagoye and Mrs. Mary Kawagoye] (ddr-csujad-1-87)

A photograph includes Dave Kawagoye and Mrs. Mary Kawagoye. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-22." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_013

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-87/

img [Men in military uniform with camera] (ddr-csujad-1-25)

Two men in military uniform, standing on railroad tracks, are pictured. One of them is a Japanese American man, facing the photographer with camera. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_019

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-25/

img [Mini-reunion, Shiro Yamamoto, Goro Inaba, Chappie Kishaba, Masato Doi] (ddr-csujad-1-88)

A photograph of Shiro Yamamoto, Goro Inaba, Chappie Kishaba, and Masato Doi. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-20." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_014

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-88/

img [Mini-reunion, Goro Inaba and Mrs. Hirose] (ddr-csujad-1-83)

A photograph of Goro Inaba and Mrs. Hirose. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-18." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_009

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-83/

img [Mini-reunion, Mrs. Yamashita, Mrs. Yayo Inaba, Wally Kagawa] (ddr-csujad-1-82)

A photograph includes Mrs. Yamashita, Mrs. Yayo Inaba, Wally Kagawa. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "100995-14." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-82/

img [Mini-reunion, Toro Hirose] (ddr-csujad-1-106)

A photograph includes Toro Hirose. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-39." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_032

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-106/

img [Mini-reunion, Seiya Tanaka, Mrs. Saimo] (ddr-csujad-1-110)

A photograph includes Seiya Tanaka and Mrs. Saimo. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-43." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_036

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-110/

img [Mini-reunion, Wally Kagawa] (ddr-csujad-1-119)

A photograph of Wally Kagawa playing the harmonica. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-56." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_045

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-119/

img [Mini-reunion] (ddr-csujad-1-138)

A photograph of attendees. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-79." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_064

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-138/

img [Mini-reunion, Mrs. Yamashita] (ddr-csujad-1-92)

A photograph includes Mrs. Yamashita. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-26." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_018

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-92/

img [Mini-reunion, musical performance] (ddr-csujad-1-164)

A photograph of attendees' musical performance. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-106." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_090

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-164/

img [Mini-reunion, Colonel Pi__] (ddr-csujad-1-147)

A photograph includes Colonel Pi__ and his wife, Peggy Pi__, "C" Company. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-92." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_073

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-147/

img [Mini-reunion, Wally Kagawa and Henry Y. Ikemoto] (ddr-csujad-1-118)

A photograph of Wally Kagawa and Henry Y. Ikemoto. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101095-51." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_044

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-118/

img [Mini-reunion, musical performance] (ddr-csujad-1-159)

A photograph of attendees' musical performance. Recorded number on the back side of the photograph: "101195-104." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_085

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-159/