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. 19, December, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-761)

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_0763

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-761/

doc Order for transferred man to report for induction, DSS form 156 revised, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2442)

Orders for George Hideo Nakamura to report for induction with the Selective Service System. D.S.S. Form 156. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2548

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2442/

doc Correspondence postal card, DSS form no. 352, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2435)

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_2541

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2435/

doc Nisei in uniform (ddr-csujad-55-329)

Pamphlet covering Nisei serving in the armed forces during World War II. Includes photographs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0331

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-329/

doc Servicemen's families, Block 12 (ddr-csujad-55-753)

List of servicemen's family members located in Block 12 at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes name, address, soldiers name, and relation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0755

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-753/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 9-MS (September 1945): loans for veterans (ddr-csujad-55-2163)

Brochure regarding loans for veterans. Covers G.I. loans for home, business, and farm; farm security administration loans, and smaller war plants corporation loans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2265

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2163/

doc Letter from George Nakamura to Assignment and Classification Section, January 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2360)

Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura to Assignment and Classification Section requesting transfer to the quartermaster corps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2466

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2360/

doc Notice of authorization training and subsistence allowance, VA Form 7-506, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2188)

Form regarding subsistence allowance for George Hideo Nakamura. VA Form 7-506. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2290

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2188/

doc Notes on George Hideo Nakamura's work history (ddr-csujad-55-2438)

Notes on dates and places of employment for George Hideo Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2544

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2438/

doc Routing and schedule (ddr-csujad-55-2357)

Spokane Air Technical Service Command routing and schedule for George Hideo Nakamura from Spokane, Washington to Colorado Springs, Colorado. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2463

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2357/

doc Correspondence postal card, DSS form no. 352 (ddr-csujad-55-2436)

Correspondence card regarding Selective Service induction. D.S.S Form no. 352. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2542

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2436/

doc Letter from George Hideo Nakamura to Internal Security Division, November 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2148)

Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura to the Internal Security Division regarding his removal from the Comet Model Airplane Company and loyalty to the United States. See also sac_jaac_2252. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2250

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2148/

doc Special orders, no. 163 (October 12, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2355)

Special orders from the Headquarters Second Air Force 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_2461

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2355/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, April 3, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2558)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell regarding learning how to shoot a rifle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2665

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2558/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 5-MS (September 1945): hospitalization, medical treatment and related benefits (ddr-csujad-55-2162)

Brochure regarding hospitalization, medical treatment, and related benefits for veterans. Covers hospitalization, out-patient treatment, prosthetics, medical treatment for veterans receiving vocational rehabilitation, and how to apply. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2264

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2162/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, November 8, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2338)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding military service during World War II, family relocation to do farming work, and updates on daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2444

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2338/

doc Letter from Mom and Dad to Hideo H. Nakamura, January 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2373)

Correspondence from "Mom and Dad" to George Hideo Nakamura in Japanese regarding life in Amache incarceration camp. Please see sac_jaac_2480 for English translation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2479

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2373/

Letter from F. de Amat, Consul of Spain, to Mr. Shizuo Sasaki, Secretary, Spanish Consul Joint Committee, Topaz, Utah, February 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-886)

doc Letter from F. de Amat, Consul of Spain, to Mr. Shizuo Sasaki, Secretary, Spanish Consul Joint Committee, Topaz, Utah, February 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-886)

Correspondence from F. de Amat, Consul of Spain, to Shizuo Sasaki, Secretary, Spanish Consul Joint Committee, regarding selective service of the Japanese American citizens. Includes information from the Embassy in Washington. D.C. regarding obligations of American citizens of Japanese descent to serve in the U.S. Army. Letter relayed from the Consul of Spain in San Francisco …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-886/

doc Postcard from Sgt. Jack to Masako Adachi, July 11, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1969)

Postcard from Jack Oda to Masako Adachi. Cover is "A Busy Soldier's Correspondence Card" and verso includes handwritten note from Oda to Masako. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 15. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1972

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1969/

doc Letter from Arthur Dixon, Service Recognition Board, to George Nakamura, April 20, 1949 (ddr-csujad-55-2416)

Correspondence from Arthur Dixon to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's claims to the Service Recognition Board. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2522

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2416/

doc Clearance and release of PFC George Nakamura from teletype maintenance room (ddr-csujad-55-2454)

Document stating clearance and release of Private George Hideo Nakamura from his position in the teletype maintenance room. Includes instructions for cleaning and organizing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2560

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2454/

doc Special orders, no. 332 (December 1, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2356)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2356/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2286)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman and woman seated outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2391

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2286/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, August 5, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2557)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell. Kenneth states he is stationed at Camp Ritchie in Maryland. Kenneth's family is expected to return to Florin, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2664

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2557/

doc Evacuation (ddr-csujad-55-2528)

Booklet containing an illustrated commentary on forced evacuation and incarceration, newspaper clippings, and an essay, "My viewpoint on evacuation." Clippings include "Capt. Crowley tells of heroism of Nisei soldiers," "Shop workers refuse Nisei on the job," "Pfc. Yamamoto awarded medal for gallantry," "Nisei serving armed forces in Japan," "Private Naito's letter to the VFW," "Two Heart …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2528/