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 Book of 70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-446-455)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary coincided with the 100th Anniversary of the Japanese Christian Mission in North America. This book traces the history of JCC within the larger setting of national and local events, and some of the photos and narratives may be of interest. Ai Chih Tsai was pastor at JCC from 1948 to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-455/

doc Letter from Joseph Savoretti to Lt. Col. Merillat Moses (ddr-densho-446-120)

Acknowledgement of receipt of letter from June 21. Department of Justice has discontinued practice of amending registration records and cannot consider Tsai's request.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-120/

doc Letter from Lt. George Kerr to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-142)

Letter recommending Ai Chih Tsai for another position. Tsai has been working for Kerr since April 29, 1944. Translation Unit.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-142/

doc Letter from Major Robert S. Loney to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-159)

Letter of recommendation for Ai Chih Tsai detailing his work as a research analysis with the U.S. War Department

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-159/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Lt. George H. Kerr, Department of War, Military Intelligence Service (ddr-densho-446-75)

Response to Lt. Kerr's letter: Cashman had previously counseled Tsai to maintain his Japanese citizenship; Cashman recommends Tsai's character and recommends him for service. Also includes discussion of Professor Minoru Tabuchi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-75/

doc Letter from Lt. Col. Merillat Moses to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-160)

Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. As Tsai's immediate chief, Moses has a strong personal interest in this case and requests that every effort be made to change Tsai's registration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-160/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Lt. George Kerr (ddr-densho-446-135)

Tsai has received forms, accepts salary, and is ready to go to NYC.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-135/

doc Letter from Lt. Col. Merillat Moses to Joseph Savoretti (ddr-densho-446-121)

Requests advice on the next steps Tsai should take. Also requests the return of the correspondence Tsai sent.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-121/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-152)

I was discharged from Office of War Intelligence due to "enemy alien" status.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-152/

doc Letter from Velma N. Baldwin to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-153)

Inquiring if Ai Chih Tsai is available for an appointment in the Military Intelligence Service as an "Expert"; "work...of an extremely classified nature utilizing your knowledge of Japanese and Chinese"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-153/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Velma N. Baldwin (ddr-densho-446-106)

Thank you for letter. Tsai will report for duty as instructed.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-106/

doc Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)

Invitation to meeting in New Post Office Building for Japanese examination

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-87/

doc Letter from Major Robert S. Loney to Lt. Col. Merillat Moses Chief, Military Branch, Military Intelligence Service (ddr-densho-446-161)

Commendation for Ai Chih Tsai

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-161/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Glenn W. Shaw, Navy Language School (ddr-densho-446-140)

Tsai is unable to accept position since he is working for a Navy-Columbia University project.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-140/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-147)

Expecting an offer of employment from the Office of War Intelligence

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-147/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to the U.S. Secretary of State (ddr-densho-446-109)

Query regarding the status of Chinese Formosans living in the United States

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-109/

doc W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-170)

Travel Authorization for Ai Chih Tsai, Research Analyst, from Washington, D.C., to Camp Ritchie, MD, for 30 days.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-170/

doc Telegram from U.S. Office of War Information Personnel Office to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-148)

Instructions to report for duty as Associate Field Representative (Translator-Chinese).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-148/

doc Statement of Availability (ddr-densho-446-151)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-151/

doc Army Service Forces FPI Form No. 2 (ddr-densho-446-156)

Form describing Tsai's travel and dates, purpose, expertise.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-156/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-113)

Request for assistance changing Tsai's status to Chinese Formosan, friendly alien, and a path to U.S. citizenship [typed draft]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-113/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-117)

Request for assistance changing Tsai's status to Chinese Formosan, friendly alien, and a path to U.S. citizenship. Enclosed copies of previous request to Departments of State and Justice along with complete copies of these correspondences.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-117/

doc W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-171)

Travel Authorization for Ai Chih Tsai, Research Analyst, from Washington, D.C., to Camp Ritchie, MD, for 30 days.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-171/

doc Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)

Response to Ai Chih Tsai: Since Tsai can't join US military as translator due to "Japanese citizenship", perhaps US Department of State will employ him. Advises Tsai to complete studies.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-88/

doc Telegram from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-131)

Telegram inquiring if Ai Chi Sai is available for translation and research work in New York .

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-131/