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 Man in uniform walking (ddr-densho-434-42)

Caption: Lt. Kirtley

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-42/

img Amy and Ayako pointing at an honor roll (ddr-densho-518-60)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Amy [Mukai] [left], Ayako [Yamanaka] [right].

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-518-60/

img Four men standing on a path (ddr-densho-518-190)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: [left to right] Tak Hori, Bob Ikeda, Tad Sato, Norio Mitsuoka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-518-190/

img Nobi Kano and Tod Fujihira (ddr-densho-518-34)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Nobi Kano [left], Tod [right].

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-518-34/

img Minidoka honor roll (ddr-densho-518-59)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: [left to right] Eddie, Tosh, May, Ayako.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-518-59/

img Minidoka honor roll (ddr-densho-518-23)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-518-23/

doc Telegram from J.A. Ulio, the Adjutant General to Mary Yamasnira, November 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-238)

Telegram from J.A. Ulio to Mary Yamasnira informing her that her brother, Frank Okusako, was wounded in action. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0240

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-238/

doc Orders from Headquarters, 14th Infantry Training Regiment, January 22, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2358)

Orders from the Headquarters, 14th Infantry Training Regiment for George Hideo Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2464

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2358/

doc Memo from M. F. Grant, Colonel, A.G.D., Headquarters Fifth Army, to T/Sgt. Frank S. Okusako, August 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-228)

Memorandum of understanding from M. F. Grant to Frank S. Okusako regarding Okusako's appointment as a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Army. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0230

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-228/

doc Community wide memorial service for men lost in action (ddr-csujad-55-724)

Program draft for a "Community Wide Memorial Service for Men Lost in Action" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0726

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-724/

doc Special orders, no. 59 (March 9, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2347)

Special orders from the Infantry Advanced Replacement Training Center for George Hideo Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2453

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2347/

doc Letter from Paul C. Dougherty, Chief, Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Division, to George H. Nakamura, May 22, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2158)

Correspondence from Paul Dougherty to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's request for subsistence allowance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2260

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2158/

doc Camp Howze (ddr-csujad-55-2186)

Booklet on Camp Howze in Texas. Covers the development of the camp, amenities, public telephone service, and telephone rates from Camp Howze. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2288

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2186/

doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, August 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2321)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's experiences serving in the armed forces during World War II and updates about family members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2427

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2321/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), (September 1945), no. 13-MS: do you want information about ... (ddr-csujad-55-2164)

Brochure regarding a contact list for veterans needing more information about support and services offered. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2266

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2164/

img Photograph of Japanese surrender (ddr-csujad-55-2618)

Chinese and American Officers outline surrender procedures to representatives of the Japanese China Expeditionary Forces at Chihchiang, China. Left to right: Lt Akiji Yoshimura, Colusa, California; Brig General Hayden Boatner, New Orleans, LA; Lt. General, Chief of Staff, Chinese Army; Lt. General Ching; and Lt. Colonel Wang Wu, Interpreter, Chinese Army. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2618/

doc Letter from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2350)

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_2456

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2350/

img Japanese American individuals (ddr-csujad-55-2283)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman and woman in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2388

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2283/

doc What we're fighting for (ddr-csujad-55-359)

Pamphlet of reprinted statements by United States Servicemen regarding support, misconceptions, and opinions of Americans of Japanese descent. Includes stories of Japanese Americans in combat and descriptions of military personnel's experiences. Statements reprinted from popular newspapers and magazines. "C-1775." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0361

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-359/

doc Letter from George H. Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2183)

Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's pension credits and requesting consideration for the time he was incarcerated in the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2285

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2183/

doc Delay enroute certificate, S.F. Form 28-4, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2354)

Notice regarding transportation delays and acknowledging receipt of special orders for George Hideo Nakamura. S.F. Form 28-4. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2460

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2354/

doc Suggested program for community wide memorial service for men lost in action (ddr-csujad-55-712)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-712/

doc Letter from J.A. Ulio, Major General, the Adjutant General, to Mary Yamasnira, November 17, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-239)

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_0241

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-239/

doc Special orders, no. 159 (July 14, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-2365)

Special orders from the Armed Service Forces for George Nakamura. Issued by U.S. Armed Service Forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2471

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2365/

doc Original members E. Co. (ddr-csujad-55-1281)

Handwritten list of original members of the "E. Company." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1283

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1281/