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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-53)

Parents' note on envelope back: (55) Wednesday Nov. 1, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-77)

Written on Thanksgiving. The company fired mortars and had a turkey dinner - Tad describes the menu in detail. Tad says he can't send home a photo of himself in uniform (he hasn't had one taken yet), but he includes a drawing of himself to make up for it. Parents' note on envelope back: 80 Monday …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-68)

Tad and company shot the machine gun that day. They're planning a party for the platoon that scored the highest at the rifle range. Tad says only about 10 men in the company drink; "all the rest is like me, soda water." Parents' note on envelope back: 70 Friday Nov. 17, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-47)

Check-in letter from Camp Blanding after Tad's trip to Starke. In town, he bought a fatigue suit and a warmer army shirt for winter. Wasn't able to find a trumpet. He also bought some pin-up pictures: "my walls are covered with pin-up girls." That night, Tad and his friends saw a Kay Keyser film. Parents' note …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-82)

Tad describes the night drill from the previous day. Says he's sorry to hear that Mr. Okawachi passed away and says to give his sympathies to Toru. Ends with Tad mentioning that they'll head out on a two-week bivouac soon, but he can probably write to his parents while they're out. Parents' note on envelope back: …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-50)

Tad says he might have another night drill ("night problem"), so he may not write that evening. Parents' note on envelope back: (51) Saturday Oct 28, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-65)

Tad had a short day at the firing range, so he went to see "From Bowery to Broadway" with John Miyasaki and Shiro Uramoto, which was "really boring." Ends with a story about a private oversleeping. Parents' note on envelope back: 67 Wednesday Nov 15, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-29)

Tad says the GI glasses he received work well. His group learned how to hold their rifle, but they haven't shot it yet. Includes a story about how Tad and the other Japanese soldiers had to show the camp cooks how to properly cook rice. At first, "the cooks cooked it like all Caucasians do - …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-41)

Tad says "I hope Fuji didn't kick you too hard" and asks how Fuji and Hiro (who seem to be family visiting Tad's parents) are doing. Mentions that he'll be getting a medal for his skill with a rifle. Earlier that day, Tad saw a movie called "The Battle of Russia" about Russian history from 1242-1943. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-36)

Tad got paid that day ("Boy, oh boy, oh boy!"). Mentions that he saved a few shells from the shooting range for Freddy and Tommy. Tad also says he got a letter from Frank Okazaki (sp?). Parents' note on envelope back: (37) Oct. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-38)

Another day at the firing range. Tad asks his parents to send a photo of themselves. On payday, some of the soldiers were disappointed at how little they were paid since some of their pay went to war bonds; Tad didn't purchase bonds and is grateful to have the extra cash. Parents' note on envelope back: …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-19)

Tad had a chemical warfare class and got to smell some gases: "boy, it sure stinks!" The soldiers also learned how to use their gas masks. Tad mentions that they all did a trial in a gas chamber where they had to put their masks on the second they detected gas in the room: "I never …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-44)

Tad says the camp is in a hurricane zone but is out of the path of the worst of the storm. The rain and wind are heavy (speeds up to 60 mph) and everyone spent the entire day inside. Parents' note on envelope back: (45) Monday Oct 23, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-73)

Tad saw "Frenchman's Creek" at the movies ("not too good"). Parents' note on envelope back: 76 Wednesday Nov. 22, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-67)

Tad and company had their first class in mortars that day. Parents' note on envelope back: 69 Thursday Nov. 16, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-21)

Tad says he received a letter from Aunt Tomi, who gave him Bob (Yatabe)'s address; Bob is apparently "finally in Italy." Parents' note on envelope back: (22) Thursday Sept 28, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-54)

Tad saw Henry Fukui the other day, but they didn't have a chance to talk. Tad's company is planning a trip to Silver Springs. Parents' note on envelope back: (56) Thursday Nov. 2, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-33)

Written on a Sunday; Tad says they had some great Southern style fried chicken for lunch ("I wish you knew how to fry chicken like that."). Parents' note on envelope back: (34) Thursday Oct 12, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-92)

Tad asks his parents to thank Okasan for the Christmas present and to say merry Christmas to Ike (sp?) and Ojisan. Says that he sent Christmas cards to ?everyone.? Tad and company leave for bivouac in two days. Parents' note on envelope back: 95 Thursday Dec. 14, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-87)

Tad and company learned how to fire the 57mm cannon; the letter includes a drawing. Tad says that he's going to class three nights a week for an hour at a time; the classes are for squad leaders and "those who are considered as future non-commissioned officer material." Says he hopes his parents are doing alright …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-102)

Tad is back in camp. His company and others have been put on alert; the German forces are pushing the US Army back in France and there's a chance Tad will be called overseas. Tad says that if they do end up leaving, they'll head to their port of embarkation next week. There's a chance Tad …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-23)

Tad says that tomorrow is inspection day, so they spent a lot of time cleaning. Tad clarifies that while he still may be promoted to temporary corporal, none of the men in camp can actually be promoted since they're a "replacement group." Says that the "kids like Freddy" back home would probably love to see his …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-56)

Tad and company fired a Browning automatic rifle that day, which was "a lot of fun." Tad doesn't have much time to write since most of the night was taken up by packing their bags for an upcoming overnight hike. The bags contain "one blanket, a pup tent, raincoat, underwear, mess kit, pick, shoes, and toilet …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-52)

Tad plans to go to Jacksonville the next time he has a weekend off; he still wants to find a trumpet and John wants a camera ("he's quite a camera fiend you know"). The night before, they saw "The Song of Bernadette" at the theater; the next day they're planning to see "Mrs. Parkington." Parents' note …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-85)

Tad thanks his parents for their Christmas gift, which he's already opened (letter written 12/2). John Miyasaki is going into town and Tad plans to go with him; Tad says he can go anytime he wants. Parents' note on envelope back: 88 Thursday Dec 7, 1944

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