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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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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-157)

Tad talked about landing in France with excitement, and asked for socks and candy. Parents' note on envelope back: 160 Friday April 6, 1945

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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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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 4 (November 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-217)

Selected article titles: "Rescue Lost Battalion. More War Casualties Listed. Wounded in Action with 442nd in France" (p. 1), "Editorial: Our Heroic Nisei" (p. 2).

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img George S. Patton (ddr-njpa-1-1156)

Caption on the reverse: "Lieutenant General George S. Patton. Lieutenant General George S. Patton, Commander of the Third U.S. Army, watches operations somewhere in France."

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vh Fred Shiosaki Interview Segment 29 (ddr-densho-1000-190-29)

Being moved to France

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

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img Boats in Port of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France (ddr-densho-368-167)

Front of postcard. Printed on front: "118 Beaulieu-sur-Mer Le Port" Printed on back: "Editions Cigogne...rue Grimaldi, Monaco"

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img Soldier portrait (ddr-densho-323-2)

Portrait of Fred Shiosaki in uniform; a brief note for home is written on the back around Christmastime. Mr. Shiosaki was fighting in France at the time.

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 187 (November 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-343)

Selected article titles: "Special Activities Planned for Armistice" (p. 1), "Four Die, Ten Wounded in France Fighting" (p. 1), "Hendrix: Don't Burn Rubbish Says Ground Sup't." (p. 2).

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img Nisei couple in a cemetery (ddr-densho-105-17)

Minoru "Min" Tsubota and wife at the 442nd Regimental Combat Team's 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Battle of Biffontaine, France. This ceremony was held at the Quequement Cemetery.

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img Cast members from The World of Suzie Wong on stage for rehearsal (ddr-densho-367-307)

Printed on back: Photo Credit Wilt Rapport. Written on cardboard backing: 2-8 World of Suze Wong Broadhurst Theatre. Sarah Marshall / Wm. Shatner / Mary Mon Toy / Stephen Cheng / France Nuyen

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img Nisei soldiers visiting Rome (ddr-densho-164-12)

Nisei soldier's caption: "Arch of Rome. The war bypassed this city, it being declared an open city." Arch in photograph is most likely the Porte d'Aix arch in Marseilles, France.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-154)

Tad revealed that he was in south of France, talked about weather and P.X., and hoping to get some souvenirs. Parents' note on envelope back: 157 Friday March 30, 1945

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doc Anti-Tank Co. and the Southern France Campaign, [clippings] (ddr-csujad-1-58)

Articles on the 442nd Infantry Regiment Anti-Tank Company. The clippings are taken from unknown sources. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_001

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doc Hand-drawn map of 442nd/100th's campaigns in France (ddr-densho-35-149)

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img Soldier in front of Monument du Centenaire, Nice, France (ddr-densho-368-232)

Soldier of 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Written on front: To Bill, Your pal, [illeg.] Written on back: 1944

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 19 (March 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-377)

Selected article titles: "Myer: Urges Return to Normal" (p. 1), "France: Nisei Musicians Keep Up Morale" (p. 2), "Nisei Challenge West Exclusion" (p. 3), "Relocation: Approved Plan Not Necessary" (p. 3).

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