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img Naomi Higaki (ddr-densho-458-45)

Naomi Higaki in uniform in front of a tree. Written on verso: August 22, 1945 Etampes, France to Harumi

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img Jeanette and Anita Marquez (ddr-densho-466-211)

Caption along sides of photo on album page: Jeanette / Anita Marquez. Caption to left of photo: Cap Martin, France

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img Soldier sitting in front of statue (ddr-densho-368-202)

Statue is Monument du Centenaire commemorating Nice's annexation to France. Soldier a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

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img Nisei soldiers in meal line (ddr-densho-114-41)

Original caption: Charmois Area, France. Americans of Japanese descent of the 442nd Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, in bivouac prepare to go into the front lines for their first contact with the Germans in France. Prc. Yoshimaeo Kawaguchi, Mountain View, Hawaii goes through the chow line. Seventh Army. 12 Oct 1944.

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img William Leahy (ddr-njpa-1-842)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "New Ambassador to Vichy France Presents Credentials. (Vichy) Domei. Admiral Leahy, the new American ambassador to France, arrived in Vichy on January 30 and presented his credentials to Marshal Petain. Photograph: Marshall Petain (left) and Ambassador Leahy (right) engaged in warm conversation. [Stamped] March 3, 1941."

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img French monument honoring Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-579)

This monument in Biffontaine, France, was built and donated by Jean Bianchetti in remembrance of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

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img Nisei soldiers' rest camp in France (ddr-densho-164-49)

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img Danny Y. Teruda in Nice, France (ddr-densho-22-306)

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img Waterfront of Beaulieu-sur-mer, France (ddr-densho-368-209)

Written on front: 1290 - BEAULIEU-sur-MER. - Au bord de Mer. R.M. On the sea-side.

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 189 (November 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-346)

Selected article titles: "All-Center Co-op Meet to be Held in Gila" (p. 1), "Ten More Men Wounded in Action in France" (p. 1), "Principles for Use of Auditorium Made" (p. 3), "Chicago: Non-Resident Must Pay High School Tuition" (p. 4), "France: Nisei Soldiers of 442nd Rescue 'Lost Battalion'" (p. 5).

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img A soldier on the Eiffel Tower (ddr-densho-300-26)

Caption in album: "To Clara and Bill. Your brother, 'Joey.' Taken October 1945. Second floor on the Eiffel Tower. Paris, France."

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img Group of soldiers near tent (ddr-densho-368-265)

Caption: Waiting in staging area (Marseilles, France) for transportation to Italy. From left to right: Homer Takahashi, William Iino, Unknown, Tom Hatsukano

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Narrator Chester Tanaka

Nisei male. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France.

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img Nisei soldier doing laundry (ddr-densho-114-20)

Original caption: Charmois Area, France. Americans of Japanese descent of the 442nd Combat Team, 100th Inf. Bn., in bivouac prepare to go into the front lines for their first contact with the Germans in France. Here Pfc. Billy S. Takaezu, 1254 Hall St., Honolulu, hangs out his laundry to dry. U.S. Seventh Army. 12 October 1944.

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img Nisei couple in front of tour bus (ddr-densho-105-16)

Minoru "Min" Tsubota and wife Cherrie at the 442nd Regimental Combat Team's 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Battle of Biffontaine, France.

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img Photo of men standing with trophy (ddr-densho-399-22)

Caption on back: "Volleyball", Volleyball Champs (2nd from the left) Yuichi 'Lou' Sumi / Colonel (1951-1952) / 514th Ordinance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company France

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img Japanese American family at home (ddr-densho-259-102)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "The Portland Maeda family, showing Mrs. Yoshiko Maeda, France, Milton & Roy in their home, when the children were very young."

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doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-94)

He may not be able to write as often, but can't tell details, glad to hear some of the soldiers are returning from France

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img Armistice Day ceremony (ddr-densho-114-76)

Original caption: A rifle squad of the 442nd Regiment Combat Team fires a salute in memory of their departed comrades, during Armistice Day ceremonies at the front, in France. Standing in the right foreground are (left to right) Lt. Col. James M. Hanley, Regiment Commanding Officer, and Lt. Col. Virgil R. Miller, CO, 2nd Battalion. Seventh …

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img Nisei soldiers writing letters (ddr-densho-114-37)

Original caption: Charmois Area, France. Americans of Japanese descent of the 442nd Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, in bivouac prepare to go late front lines for their first contact with the Germans in France. Tec 5 Teroo Goma, Honokaa, Hawaii; Pvt. Nolan Miyazake, Wailua, Oahu, Hawaii; and Pvt. Kunio Ogawa, Kahului, Maue, Hawaii, write letters and …

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img Members of the French Resistance with Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-25)

Original caption: Two members of the Free French of the Interior, act as guides for man of the Japanese-American Combat Team in France, 2nd Lt. Arthur McColl of Chicago, Ill., (not in this picture,) stands in front of a jeep driven by Pfc. William I. Soma, of Kealia, Hawaii. 10/14/44. 2nd Bn., 442nd Combat Team, Chambois …

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