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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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)

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_0714

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/

doc Letter from Omar N. Bradley, General, U.S. Army, to Fellow Veteran, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-154)

Form letter from the Veterans Administration regarding benefits, insurance, and regional Veterans Administration offices. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0156

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-154/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, August 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2330)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding a fire at Manzanar incarceration camp, physical induction for the army, and Uchida's family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2436

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2330/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2284)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman and woman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2389

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2284/

doc Letter from J.A. Ulio, Major General, The Adjutant General, to George H. Nakamura, October 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2372)

Correspondence from J.A. Ulio to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's offer for voluntary induction into the Army for service with the Japanese-American combat team. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2478

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2372/

doc Schedule for Sgt. Ben Kuroki, April 25-30, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-965)

Schedule for Sargent Ben Kuroki's visit to Heart Mountain incarceration camp from April 25 through April 30. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0967

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-965/

doc E. Company (ddr-csujad-55-1284)

Handwritten list of names of the "E. Company." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1286

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1284/

doc Handwritten notes on instructions for completing personnel security questionnaire (ddr-csujad-55-2151)

Handwritten notes regarding instructions for completing personnel security questionnaire. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2253

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2151/

doc Nisei volunteers for the U.S. Army (ddr-csujad-55-1863)

Essay by Lieutenant Colonel Roy Takai about his experience being forcefully removed to Poston incarceration camp, serving in the armed forced during World War II, and the controversy surrounding voluntary enlistment among Nisei in incarceration camps. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1866

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1863/

doc Letter from Pvt. Leo Uchida to Pvt. James Waegell, October 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2327)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's experiences in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2433

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2327/

doc Letter from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2349)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2349/

doc Card from Donna Nakamura to Pvt. George Hideo Nakamura, November 18, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2194)

Birthday card from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura during his service in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2296

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2194/

doc Certificate of Fitness for George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2362)

Certificate of Fitness for George Hideo Nakamura stating that he is physically fit and acceptable for general military service. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2468

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2362/