442nd Regimental Combat Team

The 100th Infantry Battalion began as part of the Hawaii National Guard. On June 5, 1942, 1,432 men left Hawaii for training at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, and later at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The 100th shipped out to North Africa on August 23, 1943, and saw heavy action in Italy. Because of its heavy casualties and many honors, the 100th became known as the "Purple Heart Battalion." The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was initially formed in 1943 from Japanese American volunteers from Hawaii and the mainland. Perhaps not surprisingly, only about 1,250 Japanese Americans volunteered from the concentration camps. In Hawaii, where there was no mass removal, almost 10,000 volunteered. The 442nd arrived in Italy in June 1944 where the battle-tested 100th Infantry Battalion became its 1st Battalion. In seven major campaigns, the 442nd became the most decorated unit for its size and length of service; the unit suffered 9,476 casualties, more than 300 percent of its original strength.

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doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [July 27, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-1)

V-mail from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb described her work: She worked at an airport in Florence, Italy. She learned that Kune also stayed in Italy and tried to locate him. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-1/

doc Japanese-American vets reunite at training camp (ddr-csujad-1-45)

Newspaper clipping describes the reunion of veterans of the Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team held at Camp Shelby in south Mississippi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_03_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-45/

img [Men in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-39)

Two Japanese American men in military uniform are pictured. One is facing camera, holding a book and leaning toward a military vehicle. The other is facing back, sitting on the vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_033

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-39/

img [Man in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-34)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses next to a military vehicle. On front of photograph, there is handwritten inscription. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_028

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-34/

img [Men in military uniform and women with bicycles] (ddr-csujad-1-12)

Two Japanese American men in military uniform and two women pose together. Women stand with bicycles. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-12/

doc Chronology (ddr-csujad-1-55)

Lists the actions of Anti-Tank Company chronologically form August 15 through October 11, 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_02_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-55/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [May 28, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-5)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb described her work situation. She also asked Kune to disclose his location since the battle ended. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-5/

img [Man sitting on chair] (ddr-csujad-1-21)

Japanese American man poses in smile, wearing a hat and sitting on chair outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_015

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-21/

img [Women from American Red Cross supplying food] (ddr-csujad-1-29)

Two women, perhaps from the American Red Cross, pose together while providing food supplies. A military vehicle with a white star and circle Allied Forces symbol is parked behind them. On front of photograph, there is handwritten inscription. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_023

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-29/

img [Men in military uniform] (ddr-csujad-1-9)

Three Japanese American men in military uniform were photographed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-9/

doc Translation of the interview transcripts (ddr-csujad-1-193)

English translation of the transcripts of the interview between Masakiyo Watanabe, TV Fan, and World War II Nisei veterans, including Douglas Tanaka, Albert Takahashi, Don Seki, and Tetsuo Asato. This is a documentary on the exploits of the 100th Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. The interview was conducted to publish …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-193/

doc 100th [Infantry] Battalion Combat timeline (ddr-csujad-1-59)

Lists the military operations in Italy and France by 100th Infantry Battalion Combat chronologically from September 2, 1943 through May 31, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_002

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doc Americans of of Japanese Ancestry WWII Memorial Alliance (ddr-csujad-1-201)

A list of the Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service. The information was collected by Jim Yamashita and volunteers with the support from Americans of Japanese Ancestry WWII Memorial Alliance for "Echoes of silence," an educational project dedicated to honoring the Nisei soldiers …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-201/

img [Man in military uniform and helmet] (ddr-csujad-1-37)

A Japanese American man in military uniform and helmet poses in smile outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_031

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-37/

img [Man sitting on railroad tracks] (ddr-csujad-1-16)

A Japanese American man sits on railroad tracks and poses in smile. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-16/

img [Man on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-40)

A Japanese American man poses, sitting on a military vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_034

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-40/

img [Man standing outside] (ddr-csujad-1-22)

Japanese American man stands outside, looking down and smiling. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-22/

img [Man in military uniform and helmet] (ddr-csujad-1-11)

A Japanese American man in military uniform and helmet poses next to a military vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-11/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [August 30, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-4)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Talked about a plan to return. She asked Kune when he is planning to return home or if he would stay until March. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-4/

doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [November 10, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-2)

V-mail from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb informed Kune of her current location: She was in Capodichino, but heading to Bagnoli, Italy. She also gave Kune her home address in Menlo Park, California and business address in Palo Alto, California. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-2/

img [Two men in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-36)

Two men in military uniform poses together. One is a Japanese American man sitting on a military vehicle and the other stands next to the vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_030

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-36/

img [Men in military uniform on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-19)

Four Japanese American men in military uniform, siting outside, are pictured. Three sit on a vehicle and one sits on the chair. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_013

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-19/

img [Men play card] (ddr-csujad-1-15)

Six Japanese American men play card on the floor in a building. On front of photograph, one of them is named "Hideo." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_009

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-15/

img [Rest time] (ddr-csujad-1-28)

Three Japanese American men, siting on railroad tracks, are pictured. A military truck is parked with piled clothes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_022

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-28/

Memo from Henry Ikemoto, President, to members AT Chapter and individuals concerned re: agenda, regular chapter meeting, 10/14/98, 0900 hrs, Denny's, LaPalma, October 6, 1998 (ddr-csujad-1-64)

doc Memo from Henry Ikemoto, President, to members AT Chapter and individuals concerned re: agenda, regular chapter meeting, 10/14/98, 0900 hrs, Denny's, LaPalma, October 6, 1998 (ddr-csujad-1-64)

Regular meeting agenda for the Anti-Tank Chapter 100th/442nd Veterans Association on October 14, 1998. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-64/