ddr-densho-478 — Warren Higa Family Collection

Warren Higa Family Collection

ddr-densho-478

The Higa collection includes two portraits of members of the Moriguchi family and a 1973 edition of Boys' Life that includes an illustration celebrating a heroic act by 16-year-old Warren Higa. The Higa collection also includes Orville C. Shirey's book Americans: The story of the 442nd Combat Team and one of the editions of the World War II periodical The Reveille.

1943-1946, 1973

1943-1973

2 periodicals, 1 book, 2 portraits

Densho

Courtesy of Warren Higa Family Collection, Densho

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5 Objects

doc Boys' Life (October 1973) (ddr-densho-478-1)

The 56th page of the October 1973 edition of Boys' Life includes "True Story of Scouts in Action," which illustrates the true story of Warren Higa, aged 16, providing first aid to a hit-and-run victim.

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doc Americans: The story of the 442nd Combat Team (ddr-densho-478-2)

The story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, including the team's training, preparation for overseas movement, campaigns, and battles. It also includes drawings, photographs, maps, an award list, battle honors, and the names of the 442nd infantry regiment and the 552nd field artillery battalion.

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doc The Reveille, Vol. IV, No. 12 (March 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-478-3)

This edition of The Reveille includes various articles, such as Gen. George C. Marshall's visit to Camp Shelby, the 442nd Combat team's victories in sports tournaments, and the announcement of "Go for Broke" as the 442nd Combat Team's song, composed by PFC Harry Hamada. The edition also includes advertisements, events, and updates on the war.

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