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 Troop movements notes (ddr-csujad-55-2348)

Notes on troop movements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2454

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2348/

doc Voice that must be heard (ddr-csujad-55-362)

Collection of extracts from statements by high ranking government officials regarding Japanese Americans during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0364

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-362/

doc No family allowance will be authorized or paid until the required evidence as indicated below is submitted (ddr-csujad-55-2352)

Notice regarding authorization of family allowance for servicemen. Covers marriage, birth, adoption, divorce, family dependency, disabled dependents, and foster parents. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2458

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2352/

doc Letter from Frank S. Okusako, 1st Lt., Infantry, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-233)

Statement by Frank Okusako describing his family's loyalty to the United States, his upbringing in Auburn, California, service in the United States Army, and arguing for his family's release from Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0235

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-233/

doc Fort Sheridan (ddr-csujad-55-2146)

Photographic postcard depicting a group of servicemen in uniform, in front of barracks at Fort Sheridan. Verso reads: "Dead center-George Nakamura." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2248

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2146/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2301)

Black and white photograph of two Nisei servicemen and woman standing in front of a city building. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2406

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2301/

doc Some... travel suggestions (ddr-csujad-55-2198)

Pamphlet regarding travel tips for Union Pacific Railway passengers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2300

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2198/

doc Change of address for Pvt. Teruma Ogimachi (ddr-csujad-55-951)

Handwritten note regarding a change of address for Pvt. Teruma Ogimachi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0953

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-951/

doc Letter from C.E. Hostetler, Chief, Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Division, to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2156)

Correspondence from C.E. Hostetler to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's request for educational benefits. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2258

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2156/

img Japanese American serviceman (ddr-csujad-55-2281)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman kneeling in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2386

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2281/

doc Letter from J.A. Ulio, Major General, the Adjutant General, to Mary Yamasnira, December 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-240)

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_0242

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-240/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, May 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-561)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes report on Chicago conference from Mr. Carroll, Relocation Program Officer, selective service, indefinite leave, and "relocation counseling." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0563

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-561/

doc Letter from Pvt. George H. Nakamura to Donna Nakamura c/o Dorothy Nakamura, September 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2185)

Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura to his daughter Donna in Chicago during Nakamura's service in the Army during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2287

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2185/

doc News clippings, February-March, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-966)

Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, "resettlement," and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0968

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-966/

doc Request for transfer for delivery, DSS form 154 (ddr-csujad-55-756)

Request form for transfer for delivery. DSS Form 154. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0758

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-756/

doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, August 17, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2322)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's transfer to Fort Snelling, Minnesota during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2428

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2322/

img Japanese American men and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2299)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman and two Japanese American men standing in a neighborhood. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2404

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2299/

doc Enlisted record and report of separation, honorable discharge (ddr-csujad-55-2179)

Enlisted record and report of separation, honorable discharge for George Hideo Nakamura including Nakamura's military history. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2281

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2179/

doc Western Union telegram from F.A. McGovern to Dr. Jacoby, July 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2241)

Telegram from F.A. McGovern to Dr. Jacoby regarding the transfer of Ida Ryugo into the custody of Private First Class Masatoshi Yamaguchi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2344

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2241/

img Japanese American serviceman (ddr-csujad-55-2303)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2408

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2303/

doc Postal telegraph from Masatoshi Yamaguchi to Ida Ryugo, June 20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2238)

Telegraph from Mas [Masatoshi Yamaguchi] to Ida Ryugo at Walerga Assembly Center. Telegraph reads, "Have approval of CO to put you in his custody if necessary. Sending letters to you and Kenyon tonight." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2341

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2238/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 3-MS (September 1945): life insuranceno (ddr-csujad-55-2160)

Brochure regarding life insurance for veterans. Covers national service life insurance, United States government life insurance (World War I veterans), and commercial insurance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2262

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2160/

doc Heroes: Ben Kuroki, American (ddr-csujad-55-762)

Biographical article on Ben Kuroki, a technical sergeant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Published in "Time: the weekly magazine" on February 7, 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0764

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-762/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida tp Pvt. James Waegell, September 19, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2337)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding military service during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2443

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2337/

doc Card from Ed and Florence Lang to George Hideo Nakamura, November 18, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2195)

Birthday card from Ed and Florence Lang 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_2297

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2195/