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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-59)

Ted Matsushima is leaving for a Japanese language school at Camp Schelling. Tad's parents asked about the rain; Tad says "it rains so hard that even fishes have to come out or they'll drown." Parents' note on envelope back: 61 Thursday Nov. 9, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-112)

Two check-in letters from Camp Blanding. Tad and Shiro are planning to see "Winged Victory" at the movies. The two of them found out they'll be sent on furlough at the same time, but they're not sure when. The men are allowed to write letters again. Parents' note on envelope back: 115 Thursday Jan. 11, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-63)

Tad and his friends saw "The Very Thought of You" at the movies and are planning to see "The Princess and the Pirate" on Sunday. Parents' note on envelope back: 65 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-4)

First letter from Camp Blanding, FL. Mentions Tad's bunkmates: John Miyasaki and Ted Matsushima. Includes a request for a pair of slippers. Parents' note on envelope back: (5) Monday Sept 11, 1944 First letter from Florida.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-43)

Tad and company learned how to drive the army trucks. He mentions that they can either be 2-, 4-, or 6-wheel drive; says to ask To-chan about it. Includes a drawing of the truck. Parents' note on envelope back: (44) Monday Oct. 23, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-99)

From Camp Blanding bivouac. Tad and company went swimming in the lake near camp. Says he expects to get around 20 days furlough. Ends with a story about a wild pig. Parents' note on envelope back: 102 Thursday Dec. 21, 1944 P.M.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-71)

Parents' note on envelope back: 73 Monday Nov. 20, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-12)

Tad mentions that he was put on kitchen duty again, but didn't mind since he was just waiting tables. Letter is written at 10:40 PM; earlier that day, Tad and his friends went to the movies and saw "Gypsy Wildcat." Says he was able to read To-chan's Japanese letter. The letter ends with Tad asking for …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-83)

The company went to the rifle range that day and had a lot of fun. Tad asks his parents to send him his wool scarf. Parents' note on envelope back: 86 Monday Dec. 4, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-107)

Written on New Year's Day. Tad and Shiro are heading to the service club after dinner to have dinner again. The two of them saw "Here Comes the Waves" at the movies, which "sure was a funny movie." Six more men are headed out from Tad's company, but not Tad or Shiro. Parents' note on envelope …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-69)

Parents' note on envelope back: 71 Saturday Nov. 18, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-51)

Another day spent at the firing range. Parents' note on envelope back: (53) Monday Oct 30 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-110)

Dated December 4, 1945, but likely an error on Tad's part (the envelope says January 5th). Parents' note on envelope back: 113 Monday Jan. 8, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-93)

Tad asks his parents to send money for train fare, around $70. Includes a drawing of Tad's pack for bivouac. Parents' note on envelope back: 96 Thursday Dec. 14, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-15)

Tad says that he received a letter from his grandfather. Also mentions that he got a haircut that looks just like when Okamoto-san would cut his hair. Tad and "the gang" are planning to go to Jacksonville if they get the weekend off, and Tad is a bit worried about running out of money; he says …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-49)

Tad is now responsible for 12 men; being promoted to corporal means a good deal more responsibility. The day before, Tad's company had "lessons in jungle warfare," which he describes in detail. Includes a drawing of one of the obstacles they had to cross. Parents' note on envelope back: (50) Saturday Oct 28, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-35)

Tad mentions that he got a letter from Aunt Tomi. The night before, he went to see the movie "Marriage is a Private Affair." Tad and his company fired their rifles for the first time, which he describes in detail. Includes a few drawings of the firing range. Ends with another funny story about Ted Matsushima. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-104)

Parents' note on envelope back: 107 Wednesday Jan 3, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-109)

Tad thinks John Miyasaki is in Maryland now, but he isn't sure. Life at camp "sure is lazy" compared to before (they get up late - 7 a.m.). Parents' note on envelope back: 112 Saturday Jan. 6, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-78)

Tad's company has a formal inspection the next day. Tad had a chance to apply for Officer's Candidate School but chose not to; he says it's hard work and he'd likely go overseas after he finished. Tad says he'll "become an officer, I'll come up the hard way." Parents' note on envelope back: 81 Monday Nov. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-5)

Second Camp Blanding check-in. General overview of camp and Tad's experience with kitchen duty. Mentions Katsumi Kawaguchi, another private who knows the Ishida family. Tad says he isn't homesick yet. Also includes a story of Ted Matsushima smoking a cigarette while dead asleep. Ends with regards to Mr. and Mrs. Frank, "the BRATS" and Mr. and …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-57)

Description of the previous day's overnight hike. Tad might go to Silver Springs the next day. Ends with a request for hard candy. Parents' note on envelope back: 59 Wednesday Nov. 8, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-64)

Tad saw Zane Shironitta earlier that night, who looks well. A general came by to watch the company's firing range practice earlier that day. Parents' note on envelope back: 66 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-28)

Tad thanks his parents for sending stamps. Says that during lineup for guard duty, an officer singled out Tad and another man as particularly well-prepared, so he only had to act as a relief. Tad is "a very proud boy" so proud I'm afraid I won't be able to wear the same sized hat again." Ends …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-20)

Check-in letter from Camp Blanding, written on a Sunday. Tad asks for heavy wool socks. Says that he plans to go see "Kismet" tonight. Mentions that he went to church that morning. Parents' note on envelope back: (21) Wednesday Sept 27, 1944

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