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 (2806)

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Letter from Arthur Dixon, Service Recognition Board, to George Nakamura, April 20, 1949 (ddr-csujad-55-2416)
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
Clearance and release of PFC George Nakamura from teletype maintenance room (ddr-csujad-55-2454)
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
Special orders, no. 332 (December 1, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2356)
doc Special orders, no. 332 (December 1, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2356)
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_2462
Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2286)
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
Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, August 5, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2557)
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
Evacuation (ddr-csujad-55-2528)
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 …
Registration certificate, D.S.S. Form 2,Takaichi Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-1287)
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
Letter from Mark W. Clark, General, U.S.A., Commanding, to Lieutenant Frank S. Okusako, November 8, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-234)
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
Enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge, WD AGO Form 53-55, Frank M. Iritani (ddr-csujad-55-151)
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
Memo from Raymond R.,  Lieutenant Colonel, Air Corps, to the Adjutant General, Washington, D.C., December 23, 1941 (ddr-csujad-55-227)
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
Japanese American servicemen (ddr-csujad-55-2302)
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
Letter from Jacob L. Devers, General, USA, Commanding, to First Lieutenant Frank S. Okusako, November 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-237)
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
Information series (Lowry Field, Colorado), no. 7-MS (September 1945): education and training for veterans (ddr-csujad-55-2159)
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
Chanute Field identification card and pass (ddr-csujad-55-2145)
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
Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, April 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2319)
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
Special orders, no. 215 (August 3, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-2353)
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
Representatives from supporting groups for Japanese American solders (ddr-csujad-56-315)
img Representatives from supporting groups for Japanese American solders (ddr-csujad-56-315)
Panoramic photo of representatives from supporting groups for Japanese American solders. Includes large American and Japanese flags. The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Akutagawa family. See this object …
8F, [soldiers] (ddr-csujad-56-152)
img 8F, [soldiers] (ddr-csujad-56-152)
Candid portrait of Japanese American soldier holding gloves and a piece of paper. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-019
[Soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-149)
img [Soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-149)
Candid portrait of Japanese American soldier. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-016
[Japanese American soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-187)
img [Japanese American soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-187)
Japanese American soldier and incarceree standing in the snow outside the living quarters. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-054
[Japanese American soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-181)
img [Japanese American soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-181)
Picture of Japanese American incarceree and soldier standing in front of Amache Honor Roll four-sided board. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-048
[Soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-151)
img [Soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-151)
Candid portrait of Japanese American soldier holding a parcel. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-018
[Soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-150)
img [Soldier] (ddr-csujad-56-150)
Candid portrait of Japanese American soldier sitting in front of window outside. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-017
Marion Masada interview (ddr-csujad-6-19)
doc Marion Masada interview (ddr-csujad-6-19)
Oral history interview with Marion Masada. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: SCRC_MASADA_MARION
Satoshi Kuwamoto interview (ddr-csujad-6-17)
doc Satoshi Kuwamoto interview (ddr-csujad-6-17)
Oral history interview with Satoshi Kuwamoto. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: SCRC_KUWAMOTO_SATOSHI
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