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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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Military service (4131)

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Portrait of Tsutoma Okamura (ddr-densho-451-49)
img Portrait of Tsutoma Okamura (ddr-densho-451-49)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-49/
Ozumi stands beside a parapet (ddr-densho-451-30)
img Ozumi stands beside a parapet (ddr-densho-451-30)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-30/
Hideo Takehashi at headquarters (ddr-densho-451-55)
img Hideo Takehashi at headquarters (ddr-densho-451-55)
Written on verso: Hideo Takehashi, Radio man, HQ.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-55/
Platoon leader Lt. Kubota (ddr-densho-451-6)
img Platoon leader Lt. Kubota (ddr-densho-451-6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-6/
Three soldiers in a doorway (ddr-densho-451-16)
img Three soldiers in a doorway (ddr-densho-451-16)
Written on verso: Lloyd Fujitani, Shig Takeuchi, Izumi Wm. Nakagowa.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-16/
Uchimaki standing (ddr-densho-451-29)
img Uchimaki standing (ddr-densho-451-29)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-29/
Makoto Mimaki driving a military vehicle (ddr-densho-451-57)
img Makoto Mimaki driving a military vehicle (ddr-densho-451-57)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-57/
Soldiers eat slices of melon (ddr-densho-451-54)
img Soldiers eat slices of melon (ddr-densho-451-54)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-54/
Obelisk at a U.S. Army rest center (ddr-densho-451-46)
img Obelisk at a U.S. Army rest center (ddr-densho-451-46)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-46/
Ollie Huringtton stands in a crowd (ddr-densho-451-9)
img Ollie Huringtton stands in a crowd (ddr-densho-451-9)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-9/
Chinen Shigaki in military uniform (ddr-densho-451-19)
img Chinen Shigaki in military uniform (ddr-densho-451-19)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-19/
Nisei serviceman (ddr-densho-34-93)
img Nisei serviceman (ddr-densho-34-93)
Service picture of Mo Nakata.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-93/
Nisei serviceman (ddr-densho-34-94)
img Nisei serviceman (ddr-densho-34-94)
Service picture of Toshio Paul Sakai.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-94/
Nisei serviceman (ddr-densho-34-83)
img Nisei serviceman (ddr-densho-34-83)
Noboru Oyama.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-83/
Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-34-176)
img Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-34-176)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-176/
Thanksgiving menu 1942 (ddr-densho-368-12)
doc Thanksgiving menu 1942 (ddr-densho-368-12)
from Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-12/
Group of three soldiers with woman (ddr-densho-368-11)
img Group of three soldiers with woman (ddr-densho-368-11)
Notation on folder: William T. Iino standing on left in Europe
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-11/
Christmas menu 1942 (ddr-densho-368-13)
doc Christmas menu 1942 (ddr-densho-368-13)
from Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-13/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 723 (November 21, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-758)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 723 (November 21, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-758)
Selected article titles: "Tough Task Ahead for Envoy Kurusu" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Party Honors 'Nisei' in U.S. Army" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-758/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 737 (February 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-772)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 737 (February 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-772)
Selected article titles: "Army Hits Stride in Huge Expansion" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Young Americans in City Schools Resign Positions" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-772/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 727 (December 19, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-762)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 727 (December 19, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-762)
Selected article titles: "Army-Navy Heads in Hawaii Ousted as Probe Begins" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Should Not Speak Japanese Language in Public Places" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-762/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 696 (May 17, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-731)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 696 (May 17, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-731)
Selected article titles: "Patriot Spirit Test for Citizens" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Young Americans with Japan Origin to Defend Country" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-731/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 694 (May 3, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-729)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 694 (May 3, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-729)
Selected article titles: "Japan Now Using Ancient Soochow as Example City" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Two Lads Formerly of Seattle Are in Uncle Sam's Army" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-729/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 710 (August 22, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-745)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 710 (August 22, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-745)
Selected article titles: "Canada's Japanese in Greater Favor" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Day Dawns Clear for Young Folks in this Vicinity" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-745/
Draft letter from Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-27)
doc Draft letter from Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-27)
Arrangements for young people of First Baptist Church of Cicero to entertain Nisei US soldiers on July 18, 1942. Request for list of interested soldiers to send invitations.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-27/
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