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img Nisei soldier discussing enemy position (ddr-densho-114-17)

Original caption: St. Die Area, France. Lt. Joseph W. Hill of Pine Bluff, Ark., commanding unit of the Japanese-American Team now in action against the Germans, discussing enemy positions with a member of his unit. Company"F", 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regiment (Combat Team). 13 Nov 1944.

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img Cast of The World of Suzie Wong (ddr-densho-367-182)

Mary Mon Toy second from left. Caption on back: "World of Suzie Wong" Broadhurst N.Y.C. 1958. Front row: France Nuyen / Wm. Shatner / Takayo Doran. Back Row: [unidentified] / Mary Mon Toy / Flavia Kingman / Vie Von Thom / Linda He / Jin Jin Mai / Sirat. Stamped on back: Friedman-Abeles

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img Nisei soldier standing guard (ddr-densho-114-45)

Original caption: S/Sgt. James S. Kawashime, a Japanese-American from Hanoa Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, stands guard for the 442nd Combat Team, 100th Infantry Bn., U.S. Seventh Army in the Charmois area of France, in bivouac before meeting the Germans in combat for the first time. 10/12/44.

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img A foxhole on the front lines (ddr-densho-114-125)

Original caption: St. Die Area, France. A Japanese-American soldier talks to a buddy through the observation port of a well camouflaged fox-hole. This unit, comprised of Japanese-Americans, are holding a section of the front line. Company "F", 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regiment, (Combat Team). 13 Nov 1944.

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XXI No. 24 (December 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-592)

Selected article titles: "Corn Products Company in Kansas City Wants Forty Nisei Workers" (p. 1), "More Reported Wounded in France" (p. 1), "Issei May Write to NYC Resettlement Council in Japanese" (p. 1), "No Leaves Granted During Holiday Season" (p. 1), "Please Don't Dump Your Burning Charcoal" (p. 4).

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img Adolf Hitler giving a speech at the 20th anniversary of the Nazi Party's founding (ddr-njpa-1-657)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "20th Anniversary of the Nazis. (Munich) Domei. Chancellor Hitler stated his unyielding determination [illegible] against France and Britain at a celebration for the 20th anniversary of the Nazi Party's foundation on February 24. Photograph: Fuhrer Hitler shouting and the anniversary celebration. [Stamped] March 23, 1940."

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img Nisei soldier writing a letter (ddr-densho-114-39)

Original caption: Pfc. Larry Imamura, of Kehaha, Kauai, Hawaii, a Japanese-American with the 442nd Combat Team of the 100th Infantry Bn., in bivouac in the Charmois area of France, writes a letter before meeting the Germans on the front lines for the first time. U.S. Seventh Army. 10/22/44.

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 36 (November 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-112)

Selected article titles: "442nd Regiment Rescues 'Lost Battalion' in France" (p. 1), "'Nisei in Uniform' Pamphlet Available Now at USO Office" (p. 1), "Exterminator: Los Angeles Nisei Kills Eight Germans in Fight" (p. 2), "Newspaper Guild Passes Resolution on Evacuee Return" (p. 2), "Racial Tolerance Asked by Idahoan" (p. 2).

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4298 (April 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-11)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Find Welcome in S.F."; "Nisei Back on Italian Front -- Prefer France"; "L.A. Physician Denied Old Post"; "Joint YPCF-YBA Meeting"; "L.A. Civic Group Assails Japanese Fund Proposal"; "New Group Will Fight Nisei Return"; "Nisei Slashed in Chicago Cafe"; "Baltimore Relocation Office Closes"; "YBA Holds Memorial for Roosevelt."

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doc 100th [Infantry] Battalion Combat timeline (ddr-csujad-1-59)

Lists the military operations in Italy and France by 100th Infantry Battalion Combat chronologically from September 2, 1943 through May 31, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_002

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img Adolf Hitler giving a speech (ddr-njpa-1-667)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "4. Fuhrer Hitler announced the complete occupation of Poland at Kroll Opera House in Berlin on October 6 and stated that Germany would never surrender to Britain and France. (3 and 4 were transmitted to New York from Europe and arrived in Yokohama on October 28)."

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Collection Iino Family Collection (ddr-densho-368)

Accession 1: This collection contains selections from two photo albums. One album of photographs and other materials associated with Corporal William Iino's military service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France between 1944 and 1945. The second album contains photographs and other materials associated with the 50th reunion of the 442nd RCT in …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 44 (November 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-292)

Selected article titles: "Telegram Discloses Manzanar Volunteer Wounded in France" (p. 1), "Observe Armistice" (p. 1), "Return of Evacuees Alarms Congressman" (p. 1), "Facts About Evacuee Property" (p. 1), "Catholic Group Plan Christmas Program" (p. 3), "Jerome to House Prisoners of War" (p. 4), "Anti Alien Land Bill Defeated in Colorado" (p. 4).

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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

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doc Christmas card from Helen Patton to Sue Ogata Kato, December 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-49-114)

Christmas card Helen C. Patton including the location of Paris, France. An item from: pages 78-79 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001) See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_053_04

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img Certification ceremony (ddr-densho-114-31)

Original caption: Oahu, T. H. The first 48 veterans to be discharged from the Army under the point system, seated here, are waiting for their certification at the Separation Center. All but two are members of the famous 100th Battalion, 34th Division, which saw plenty of action in Italy and France. 23 May 1945.

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img Adolf Hitler and staff officers observing the western front (ddr-njpa-1-665)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Germany Finally Begins Offensive. (Berlin) Domei. Having given up on peace as hopeless, the waiting and primed military might of the Germans has finally begun its attack on Britain and France, both on land and sea. Photograph: Fuhrer Hitler observing the western front accompanied by staff officers. [Stamped] October 19, 1939."

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img Nisei soldiers visiting Bagnoli (ddr-densho-164-15)

Nisei soldier's caption: Bagnoli near Naples. After our battalion and the 442nd attached to the 84 division fought to Arno and winning a presidential citation at Varoa near Leghorn we pulled back to Naples in preparation to go to France. Joined here by 800 replacements. Since Bagnoli was close to Naples and Pompeii we went visiting …

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img Nisei soldiers visiting Mt. Vesuvius (ddr-densho-164-16)

Nisei soldier's caption: Mt. Vesuvius near Naples. After our battalion and the 442nd attached to the 84 division fought to Arno and winning a presidential citation at Varoa near Leghorn we pulled back to Naples in preparation to go to France. Joined here by 800 replacements. Since Bagnoli was close to Naples and Pompeii we went …

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img Nisei soldiers studying a map (ddr-densho-114-42)

Original caption: Studying a map of [illegible] new bivouac area at a roadside are l/r: 2nd Lt. Edward E. [illegible], Mountain Lakes, N.J., 2nd Lt. Robert H. Foote, Hebron, Conn., S/Sgt. Min Shumida, Los Angeles, Calif., and Sgt. Minoru A. Ikehara of Honolulu, T.H. 10/13/44. 2nd Bn., 442nd Combat Team, Chambois Sector. France.

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img Nisei soldiers awaiting furlough (ddr-densho-114-30)

Original caption: Oahu, T. H. At the HQ Replacement Training Command, enlisted men of the 100th Infantry Bn., now in the 623rd Caual Company, 13th Replacement depot, happily await 30-day furloughs and subsequent discharges. The entire group saw action in Africa, Italy, and Southern France. Many hold Purple Heart and Presidential Citations. 27 June 1945.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 19 No. 20 (November 18, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-47)

Selected article titles: "California State Guard Chief Says Returning Evacuees Will Be Protected from Violence" (p. 1), "Japanese American Combat Team Attached to Famous Texas Division in France" (p. 20, "Wounded Nisei War Veteran Ejected from Barber Shop" (p. 2), "Nisei Who Urged Volunteering for Army Killed in Action" (p. 3), "JACL to Hold Conference on …

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img A mother receiving posthumous award (ddr-densho-114-147)

Original caption: Honolulu, T.H. Mrs. Risaku Kanaya is presented the Silver Star Medal posthumously awarded her son, Pvt. Walter E. Kanaya, for gallantry in action near Bruyeres, France, 17 October 1944, with the 2nd Bn., 442nd Infantry, as Mr. Kanaya stands with her. Chaplain (Colonel) Corwin H. Olds, CPBC, makes the presentation at 1521 Young St., …

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img Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-92)

Original caption: Oahu, T.H. Pvt. Naoto Mausuura, Hamakuapoko, Maui, and Tec/Sgt. David Malo, Jr., 110 A. Keaukaha St., Hilo, Hawaii, check the locations of some of the battles in which they fought in Italy, Africa and Southern France. Both men are members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, and have received the Purple Heart and Presidential Citation. …

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img A mother receiving posthumous medal (ddr-densho-114-128)

Original caption: Honolulu, T.H. Mrs. Shizuko Kina receives the Silver Star Medal posthumously awarded her brother, Pfc. Tomaki Shimabukuro, during a ceremony at 1965 South King Street, Honolulu, T.H. The presentation, by Chaplain Corwin H. Olds, CPBC, is made for gallantry in action with the 2nd Bn., 442nd Reg. Combat Team, near Bruyeres, France, on October …

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