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 Registration certificate, D.S.S. Form 2,Takaichi Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-1287)

Certificate of registration for the Selective Service belonging to Takaichi Tsukamoto. D.S.S. Form 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1289

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1287/

doc Letter from Mark W. Clark, General, U.S.A., Commanding, to Lieutenant Frank S. Okusako, November 8, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-234)

Correspondence from Mark Clark to Frank Okusako regarding Clark's letter of support for Okusako. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0236

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-234/

doc Enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge, WD AGO Form 53-55, Frank M. Iritani (ddr-csujad-55-151)

Honorable discharge form for Frank M. Iritani including personal data, military history, pay data, insurance notice, and fingerprint. WD AGO Form 53-55. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0153

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-151/

doc Memo from Raymond R., Lieutenant Colonel, Air Corps, to the Adjutant General, Washington, D.C., December 23, 1941 (ddr-csujad-55-227)

Memorandum of understanding from Raymond [?] to the Adjutant General regarding the imprisonment of Japanese American soldiers at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0229

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-227/

img Japanese American servicemen (ddr-csujad-55-2302)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American servicemen in a park. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2407

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2302/

doc Letter from Jacob L. Devers, General, USA, Commanding, to First Lieutenant Frank S. Okusako, November 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-237)

Correspondence from Jacob Devers to Frank Okusako expressing gratitude for Okusako's service in the U. S. Army. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0239

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-237/

doc Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 7-MS (September 1945): education and training for veterans (ddr-csujad-55-2159)

Brochure regarding education and training for veterans. Covers eligibility, schools, length of schooling, training, payment, apprentice training, and disability. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2261

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2159/

doc Chanute Field identification card and pass (ddr-csujad-55-2145)

Identification card belonging to Pvt. George Hideo Nakamura. Includes personal information, fingerprint, and travel permissions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2247

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2145/

doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, April 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2319)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's service in the armed forces and updates on mutual friends. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2425

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2319/

doc Special orders, no. 215 (August 3, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2353)

Special orders from the Air Force Headquarters in Scott Field for George Hideo Nakamura. Issued by Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2459

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2353/

img Takeo Isoshima with lion statue (ddr-densho-477-138)

Photograph of Takeo Isoshima in military uniform standing next to a lion statue.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-138/

img Takeo Isoshima (ddr-densho-477-136)

Photograph of Takeo Isoshima sitting in front of a white stone building wearing a military uniform. The caption below the photo reads "Takeo" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-136/

img Takeo Isoshima in uniform (ddr-densho-477-134)

Photograph of Takeo Isoshima in military uniform, posting with a gun. Written in the lower right corner is: "5/28/42" in blue ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-134/

img Isoshima Family with Brigadier General and Mrs. McMahon (ddr-densho-477-181)

Photograph of Mitsuko, Naomi, and Elaine Isoshima with Brigadier-General McMahon with another woman in a head wrap, posing for a portrait. The photo looks like an excerpt from a larger group photo. The caption below the photo reads "Mrs & Brig Gen" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-181/

img Takeo Isoshima in uniform (ddr-densho-477-141)

Photograph of Takeo Isoshima in uniform staring at the camera, hands on hips. Text at bottom of album page reads "Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-141/

doc Letter to Takeo Isoshima from Frederic L. Hayden (ddr-densho-477-182)

Thank you letter with photograph to Takeo Isoshima from Brigadier General Frederic L. Hayden.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-182/

img Takeo Isoshima (ddr-densho-477-149)

Portrait of Takeo Isoshima in uniform.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-149/

img Army Barracks (ddr-densho-477-145)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-145/

img Brig. Gen. John McMahon 1945 (ddr-densho-477-180)

Photograph of Brigadier-General John McMahon. The caption below the photo reads "Brig. Gen. John McMahon 1945" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-180/

img Takeo Isoshima in uniform (ddr-densho-477-148)

Photograph of Takeo Isoshima in uniform. The writing on the photo reads "5/28/42" in blue ink. The caption below the photo reads "Takeo Isoshima (Private) / Co. "C" - 3rd Platoon / 68th Training Battalion / 14th Training Regiment / Camp Robinson, Arkansas" in white ink

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-148/

doc Takeo Isoshima's military discharge paperwork (ddr-densho-477-190)

Takeo Isoshima's military discharge paperwork.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-190/

img Isoshima Family (ddr-densho-477-188)

Takeo Isoshima (right) in uniform poses with his two daughters, Naomi (left) and Elaine (center).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-188/

img Colonel & Mrs. FL Hayden (ddr-densho-477-183)

Inscription on photograph: "For Tack With appreciation Colonel & Mrs. FL Hayden" in black ink

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-183/

img Takeo Isoshima (ddr-densho-477-142)

Photograph of a Takeo Isoshima looking down from a raised porch. The inscription on the photo reads "9/12/42" in blue ink. Caption on the album page reads: "Army Cook" in black ink. Text at bottom of album page reads "Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-142/

doc Postcard from Takeo Isoshima to Mitzi (Nakahara) Isoshima (ddr-densho-477-140)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-140/