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Burma (ddr-densho-373-52)
img Burma (ddr-densho-373-52)
Photograph of a man on a mule with other military personal in the background. Written across the photograph is "Burma 1943" in blue ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-373-52/
Grant Hirabayashi Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-183-23)
vh Grant Hirabayashi Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-183-23)
Description of mission in Burma
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-183-23/
Roy Matsumoto Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1004-9-8)
vh Roy Matsumoto Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1004-9-8)
A wire tapping mission in Burma
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1004-9-8/
Nisei interpreters with
img Nisei interpreters with "Merrill's Marauders" (ddr-densho-114-5)
Original caption: Burma. Left, Tec Sgt. Herbert Miyasaki, Paauild, Hawaii, right, Tec Sgt. Akiji Yoshimira, Colusa, Cal., American-Japanese interpreter with Brig. Gen. Frank Merrill's Infantry troops in Northern Burma. 1 May 1944.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-5/
Joseph Stilwell and Frank Merrill in the China-Burma-India theater (ddr-njpa-1-1815)
img Joseph Stilwell and Frank Merrill in the China-Burma-India theater (ddr-njpa-1-1815)
Caption on reverse: "3/24/44. American commanders in China-Burma-India theater. Lieutenant General Joseph W. Stilwell (left), Commander in Chief of U.S. forces in China, Burma, and India, is shown with Brigadier General Frank Merrill, commander of American troops now fighting the Japanese in Northern Burma. Gen. Merrill's soldiers, popularly known as 'Merrill's Marauders,' were the first U.S. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1815/
Joseph Stilwell and George C. Campbell at breakfast (ddr-njpa-1-1816)
img Joseph Stilwell and George C. Campbell at breakfast (ddr-njpa-1-1816)
Caption on reverse: "4/8/44. U.S. Gen. Stilwell has hurried meal on Burma front. Lieutenant General Joseph W. Stilwell (right), Commander in Chief of U.S. forces in China, Burma and India, interrupts breakfast to issue orders, somewhere on the Northern Burma front. At left is Major George C. Campbell of the U.S. Army. American and Chinese troops …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1816/
Hiro Nishimura Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-237-19)
vh Hiro Nishimura Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-237-19)
Shipped overseas, serving as a linguist in Burma and India
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-237-19/
Group of tents (ddr-ajah-2-865)
img Group of tents (ddr-ajah-2-865)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike's tent in Burma. Koike service in the MIS in the China-Burma-India campaign in 1944. He was from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-865/
Yasuharu Koike with two other men sitting on fence post (ddr-ajah-2-858)
img Yasuharu Koike with two other men sitting on fence post (ddr-ajah-2-858)
Includes image of CBI China-Burma-India) theatre patch
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-858/
Yasuharu Koike holding rifle with bayonet (ddr-ajah-2-870)
img Yasuharu Koike holding rifle with bayonet (ddr-ajah-2-870)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike in Taipha Ga, Burma. Koike served in the MIS in the China-Burma-India campaign in 1944. He may be holding a Japanese rifle. He was from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-870/
Photo of Yasuharu Koike questioning a Japanese soldier in Burma (Myanmar) (ddr-ajah-2-855)
img Photo of Yasuharu Koike questioning a Japanese soldier in Burma (Myanmar) (ddr-ajah-2-855)
Caption below photo describes context of MIS during the China-Burma-India campaign
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-855/
Letter from Alex Yorichi to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-162)
doc Letter from Alex Yorichi to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-162)
Likely written from Burma, thanking her for letting him know about his father's death in camp
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-162/
Four men looking at map (ddr-ajah-2-731)
img Four men looking at map (ddr-ajah-2-731)
Caption below photo: Robert Honda / Russell Kono / Yoshiki Miyazaki / Col. Rasmussen / Just returned from Burma Theatre
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-731/
Group of men in uniform sitting on ground (ddr-ajah-2-876)
img Group of men in uniform sitting on ground (ddr-ajah-2-876)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike of Alameda, CA., with unknown group, China-Burma-India theatre, WWII, 1944
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-876/
Yasuharu Koike with mortar (ddr-ajah-2-875)
img Yasuharu Koike with mortar (ddr-ajah-2-875)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike poses in Taipha Ga, Burma, with a captured Japanese mortar. Koike served with he MIS in the China-Burma-India campaign in 1944. He was from Alameda, CA. Koike was trained to be a translator, but was not strictly one. He also served in combat.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-875/
Yasuharu Koike on top of captured tank (ddr-ajah-2-867)
img Yasuharu Koike on top of captured tank (ddr-ajah-2-867)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike poses with a captured Japanese tankette. Smaller than most standard WWII tanks, this model appears to be similar to the 94TK model. The 94 saw use in Burma and China. Koike served with the MIS in the China-Burma-India campaign during WWII. Photo 1944. He was from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-867/
Makeshift shower (ddr-densho-373-9)
img Makeshift shower (ddr-densho-373-9)
Photograph of a makeshift shower. Written along the bottom of the photograph is "Shower made from gas tank Burma" in blue ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-373-9/
'Burma Road' At Puyallup Held Misinterpreted (May 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-801)
doc 'Burma Road' At Puyallup Held Misinterpreted (May 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-801)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 18, 1942, p. 10
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-801/
Emblem for the China-Burma-India campaign in WWII (ddr-ajah-2-884)
img Emblem for the China-Burma-India campaign in WWII (ddr-ajah-2-884)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-884/
Yasuharu Koike and two men around sign with mileage to China (ddr-ajah-2-871)
img Yasuharu Koike and two men around sign with mileage to China (ddr-ajah-2-871)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike (at right) of Alameda, CA., served with the MIS in the China-Burma-India campaign during WWII. Photo 1944
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-871/
Joseph Frisino Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-117-25)
vh Joseph Frisino Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-117-25)
Days of service in India and the jungles of Burma

Mr. Frisino was suffering from a slight cough during the two days of this interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-117-25/
Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 34 (April 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-393)
doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 34 (April 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-393)
Selected article titles: "Three Arson Suspects Freed by Auburn Jury" (p. 1), "Rohwer: Special Cars Help Returnees" (p. 3), "Burma: Yanks Denounce Racism at Home" (p. 5).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-393/
Yasuharu Koike with another solider (ddr-ajah-2-860)
img Yasuharu Koike with another solider (ddr-ajah-2-860)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike (right) and friend. Koike served with the MIS in the China-Burma-India campaign during WWII. Photo 1944. He was from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-860/
People planting rice in field (ddr-ajah-2-881)
img People planting rice in field (ddr-ajah-2-881)
Caption below photo: Rice planting in Nan Kham, Burma, photographed by Yasuharu Koike of Alameda, CA., while he served in the CBI campaign during World War II. 1945
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-881/
Yasuharu Koike standing in front of large building in India (ddr-ajah-2-853)
img Yasuharu Koike standing in front of large building in India (ddr-ajah-2-853)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike enjoys himself, touring while serving with the MIS in the China-Burma-India campaign during WWII. Photo 1944. He was from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-853/
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