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 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/

doc News clippings regarding the incarceration of Japanese Americans, F.C. 18, November-December, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-760)

Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0762

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-760/

doc Letter from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, November 1, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2317)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding the political situation during World War II, war bonds, and Takagi's life in Cleveland. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2423

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2317/

Letter from Harry G. Atkinson, Chief, Intelligence Branch, Security and Intelligence Division, to George Hideo Nakamura, October 16, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2147)

doc Letter from Harry G. Atkinson, Chief, Intelligence Branch, Security and Intelligence Division, to George Hideo Nakamura, October 16, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2147)

Correspondence from Harry Atkinson to George Hideo Nakamura regarding withdrawal of limitations imposed by Nakamura's removal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2249

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2147/

doc Stars and stripes, vol. 1, no. 246 (May 8, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2500)

Newspaper reporting on the ally victory in World War II and defeat of the Wehrmacht and Nazi party. Front page article is titled, "The war is over over Here." Following articles include "War spawned deadly techniques; cost in lives and dollars tremendous," "Great allied campaigns brought defeat to Nazis," "Strategic geography set pattern of victory," "Top …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2500/

doc Correspondence postal card, DSS form no. 352, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2434)

Correspondence card regarding confirmation of change of address for George Hideo Nakamura. D.S.S. Form No. 352. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2540

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2434/

doc Special orders, no. 211 (August 31, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2346)

Special orders from the Army Air Forces for George Hideo Nakamura. Issued by U.S. Army Air Forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2452

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2346/

doc Letter from C.L. Wilcoxson, Chief Warrant Officer, to George H. Nakamura, August 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2366)

Correspondence from C.L. Wilcoxson to George Hideo Nakamura regarding forthcoming orders and assignment to active duty. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2472

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2366/

doc Order to report preinduction physical examination, DSS form 215, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2437)

Orders for George Hideo Nakamura to report for the preinduction physical examination with the Selective Service System. D.S.S. Form 215. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2543

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2437/

doc Letter from George Hideo Nakamura to Jean, September 30, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2191)

Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura to Jean regarding documents and updates during Nakamura's service in the armed forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2293

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2191/

doc Separation qualification record, WD AGO Form 100, William I Sakai (ddr-csujad-55-172)

Separation qualification form for William I. Sakai. Includes personal data, military occupational assignments, military education, civilian education, and civilian occupations. WD AGO Form 100. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0174

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-172/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, December 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2326)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's Thanksgiving celebration and his induction into the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2432

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2326/

doc Special orders, no. 201 (August 22, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-2351)

Special orders from the Army Service Forces for George Hideo Nakamura. Issued by U.S. Army Service Forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2457

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2351/

doc Letter from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegel,l April 9, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2318)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding family updates, Takagi's army draft, and the current presidential nominees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2424

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2318/