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 442d RCT Combat timeline (ddr-csujad-1-60)

Lists the military training and operations in Italy, France, and Germany by 442nd Regimental Combat Team chronologically from February 1, 1943 through May 31, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-60/

img [Man in military uniform standing outside] (ddr-csujad-1-35)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_029

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-35/

doc Go for broke: bulletin, Vol. XLVI, no. 1, January-March 1995 (ddr-csujad-1-183)

A bulletin published by 442nd Veterans Club: Go for broke, vol. XLVI, no. 1 (January-March 1995). The issue's title: A day for remembering. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_10_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-183/

doc Letter from Henry Ikemoto to Eddy Murakami, Tom Nakata, Hifumi Saimo, George Tamura, Seiya Tanaka (ddr-csujad-1-62)

A letter regarding the order of copies of photographs taken at the 1995 mini-reunion at Las Vegas. Includes handwritten marginalia. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-62/

doc 100th/442nd Veterans Association [administrative records] (ddr-csujad-1-70)

Administrative records of 100th/442nd Veterans Association. Includes a board of directors meeting agenda on April 7, 2001, the treasurer's report on April 7, 2001, minutes of the board meeting on March 3, 2001, a rotation system for assignments and activities as of January 1, 1999, and a photocopy of a letter of intent to purchase real …

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img [Men in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-13)

Three men in military uniform pose together. One of them is smoking and stands next to the vehicle. Others are Japanese American men riding on a military vehicle. On front of photograph, "Neil" is named. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-13/

doc Highways of honor, Military Intelligence Service, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion (ddr-csujad-1-185)

A booklet of California memorial highways to honor three entities of the United States Army, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service. Includes an article, "The Nisei soldiers of U.S. Intelligence: America's superb secret weapon of World War II" by Dan Nakatsu. Images and map during the Pacific War are included. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-185/

img [Men in military uniform gathering] (ddr-csujad-1-17)

Five Japanese American men in military uniform, gathering and talking outside, are pictured. On back of photograph, names are written: "Mike, ____, Tay__, Shi____, Hideo." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-17/

doc Mini-Reunion of AT Chapter with the 100th B Chapter (ddr-csujad-1-181)

A note of the Mini-reunion. "Mini-Reunion of AT Chapter with the 100th B Chapter, 4-Queens Hotel, Las Vegas, 10/9/95 thru 10/13/95. Photo's by Hiroshi Kaku, New York." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_08_107

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-181/

img [Man in military uniform standing on railroad tracks] (ddr-csujad-1-27)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing on railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_021

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img [Man in military uniform on railroad tracks] (ddr-csujad-1-23)

Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing on railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_017

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-23/

img [Men trimming hair] (ddr-csujad-1-26)

Four Japanese American men are photographed. One of them is trimming another man's hair outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_020

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doc Camp Shelby Mississippi WWII Commemorative Open House Reunion and Homecoming (ddr-csujad-1-46)

A pocket paper folder for the event, Camp Shelby Mississippi WWII Commemorative Open House Reunion and Homecoming held in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, June 16-18, 1995. Includes programs of the event and a brochure of "The Armed Forces Museum." It also contains newspaper clippings with a letter and envelop and a magazine article on the event. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-46/

doc Go for broke: bulletin, Vol. XLVI, no. 3, July-September 1995 (ddr-csujad-1-184)

A bulletin published by 442nd Veterans Club: Go for broke, vol. XLVI, no. 3 (July-September 1995). The issue's title: Camp Shelby Revisited June 16-18, 1995. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_10_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-184/

doc Golden Anniversary Reunion, 442 RCT (ddr-csujad-1-195)

A booklet of 50th Golden Anniversary 442 RCT includes mostly images of the events during the 5 days anniversary held in Hawaii. Also includes massages from Bill Clinton, U.S. President, Gen. Colin L. Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington D.C., and addresses delivered by Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Senator, Hawaii, Gen. Gordon L. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-195/

img [Men in military uniform on military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-42)

Two Japanese American men in military uniform are pictured. They are siting on the back of military vehicle and talking. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_036

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-42/

doc Anti-Tank Co. and the Southern France Campaign, [clippings] (ddr-csujad-1-58)

Articles on the 442nd Infantry Regiment Anti-Tank Company. The clippings are taken from unknown sources. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_001

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doc Anti-Tank Company, 442nd RCT (ddr-csujad-1-61)

An article about Anti-Tank Company. This article is a shorter version or draft of the article, csudh_ike_0054. There is a note attached to the document, asking for feedback on it. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-61/

doc Golden Anniversary Reunion, 442 RCT (ddr-csujad-1-194)

A sticker of Golden Anniversary Reunion, 442 RCT, March 23, 1993. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_03_06_001

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img [Man in military uniform standing outside] (ddr-csujad-1-32)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_026

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-32/

img [Man in military uniform] (ddr-csujad-1-38)

A Japanese American man in military uniform poses standing near railroad tracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_032

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-38/

doc Anti-Tank Company 442nd Regimental Combat Team (ddr-csujad-1-54)

An article about Anti-Tank Company. It describes the uniqueness and experience of the Anti-tank Company during WWII. The shorter version or draft of this article is found in item: csudh_ike_0061. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_02_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-54/

img [Man in military uniform with military vehicle] (ddr-csujad-1-30)

A Japanese American in military uniform poses standing behind a military vehicle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-30/

img [Man looking out from window] (ddr-csujad-1-33)

A Japanese American man looks out from a winder of a building. On front of photograph, he is named Neil. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_02_027

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-33/

doc Go for broke, Vol. XLVI, no. 2, April-June 1995 (ddr-csujad-1-182)

A bulletin published by 442nd Veterans Club: Go for broke, vol. XLVI, no. 2 (April-June 1995). The issue's title: 52 and looking ahead... See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_10_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-182/