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 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/

doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, July 12, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2320)

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_2426

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2320/

doc Letter from Chester L. Fordney, Deputy Director, Service Recognition Board, to Mr. George H. Nakamura, June 29, 1948 (ddr-csujad-55-2406)

Correspondence from Chester Fordney to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's claim. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2512

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2406/

doc 442nd R.C.T. veterans confined in stateside hospital, 1945-47 (ddr-csujad-55-1283)

Handwritten list of the names of veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team confined in a stateside hospital. Includes names of hospitals and veteran patients. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1285

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1283/

doc Family allowance information sheet (ddr-csujad-55-2364)

Information sheet explaining family allowances for the dependents of servicemen. Includes data sheet for George Hideo Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2470

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2364/

doc Postcard from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, September 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2323)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell on a postcard. Front depicts a black and white photograph of the Historic Round Tower at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Verso includes a handwritten note from Takagi to Waegell. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2429

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2323/

doc Request for change of address, Form 572 (ddr-csujad-55-2157)

Form for requesting a change of address with the Veterans Administration. Form 572. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2259

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2157/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, December 6, 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-2335)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's experience in the army during World War II, mutual friends, and general updates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2441

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2335/

doc Orders from Headquarters, 14th Infantry Training Regiment, January 2, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2359)

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_2465

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2359/

doc Stars and stripes, vol. 1, no. 243 (May 3, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2503)

Newspaper reporting on the surrender of German forces in Austria and Italy. Front page article is titled "Nazi armies in Italy surrender." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2609

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2503/

doc United we stand (ddr-csujad-55-2466)

Bulletin including news clippings, quotes, and propaganda regarding the efforts of Nisei in the military during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2572

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2466/

doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, September 14, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2324)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's brief stay in the hospital, his father's health, and other brief updates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2430

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2324/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 2-MS (September 1945): purchase of government surplus property by veterans (ddr-csujad-55-2165)

Brochure regarding the purchase of government surplus property by veterans. Covers eligibility, limitations, procedure, prices and terms, and types of property. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2267

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2165/