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 Three men, William Tsuchida in center (ddr-densho-434-449)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-449/

img Two men sitting on railing, icicles on roof behind (ddr-densho-434-296)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-296/

img Man standing by car in snow (ddr-densho-434-379)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-379/

img Man in uniform sitting looking at view (ddr-densho-434-414)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-414/

img Three men in sweats in front of water tower (ddr-densho-434-499)

William Tsuchida on left

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-499/

img View of field (ddr-densho-434-418)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-418/

img Man standing on porch (ddr-densho-434-47)

Caption: Honda

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-47/

img Man standing on lawn (ddr-densho-434-165)

Caption: Honda

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-165/

img Man carrying books (ddr-densho-434-319)

Caption: Student (?)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-319/

img William Tsuchida sitting on cot looking at picture of women (ddr-densho-434-423)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-423/

img Man riding horse (ddr-densho-434-460)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-460/

img Man sitting at a table eating a burger (ddr-densho-434-218)

Caption: Will

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-218/

doc Souvenir photo (ddr-densho-434-498)

Printed on cover: Souvenir of Happy Hour Bar and Cafe / Nicollet and Sixteenth - Minneapolis. Photo of William Tsuchida on left with drummer and another man in uniform. Autographs inside cover from musician, other soldiers and others.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-498/

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/