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img Man standing by Camp Savage sign. Signed on from: George (ddr-ajah-2-463)

Caption below photo: George Nakamura

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-463/

doc Overseas address change postcard (ddr-janm-17-65)

One temporary overseas address change postcard for Private George Nakamura, sent to Mr. Gungi Nakamura (Olaa, Hawaii), while George was serving in the 100th Infantry Battalion.

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Information concerning citizenship German, Italian and Japanese Farmers of Alameda County and associated documents for Nakamura families (ddr-densho-491-113)

doc Information concerning citizenship German, Italian and Japanese Farmers of Alameda County and associated documents for Nakamura families (ddr-densho-491-113)

Including "Kibei" survey for Midori George Nakamura, Washington Township JACL property survey, property report, family record for M. Nakamura, family record for G. Nakamura

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-491-113/

img George Nakamura in uniform (ddr-densho-434-11)

Caption: Geo. Nakamura 19065700 of S.F.

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img Portrait of man in uniform (ddr-densho-434-341)

Caption: Ft. Thomas kid. Signed: George Nakamura, Ft. Thomas Ky

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img Man standing with tents in background (ddr-densho-466-658)

Caption below photo on album page: George Nakamura (Chicago, Illinois)

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img Four men seated at a table (ddr-densho-518-210)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Nobuo Nakamura, George Hikida, Yosh. Akada, Hashidate.

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doc Letter from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2350)

Correspondence from Donna Nakamura to "Daddy," that is, George Hideo Nakamura, during his service in the armed forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2456

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2350/

doc Letter from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2349)

Correspondence from Donna Nakamura to "Daddy," that is, George Hideo Nakamura, during his service in the armed forces. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2455

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2349/

img George Nakamura and William Tsuchida (ddr-densho-434-12)

Caption: Presidio Monterey, Calif.

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doc Letter from George H. Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2183)

Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's pension credits and requesting consideration for the time he was incarcerated in the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2285

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2183/

img George Nakamura standing by tents (ddr-janm-17-62)

1 photographic print: b&w; George Nakamura stands slightly slouched over in long sleeve, jeans, and boots. Tents on left, right, and background.\n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "GEORGE"

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img George Nakamura sitting on grass (ddr-janm-17-29)

1 photographic print: b&w; George Nakamura sitting on grass in U.S. combat uniform, holding a canister, his helmet in front of him. \n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "TAKEN EITHER SCHOFIELD OR MISSISIPI STATE", written from left to right vertically, "GEORGE NAKAMURA, PRVT. SR. NO, 30100526 Co". F, JUNE 1, 1918 / OCT 27, 1949 / …

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img George Nakamura and unknown man, in uniform (ddr-densho-434-15)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-15/

img Man in garrison cap (ddr-densho-466-708)

Caption below photo on album page: Geo Nakamura Bermingham (sic), Ala

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img Man sitting on wall by lake (ddr-densho-466-427)

Caption below photo on album page: Geo Nakamura

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img Two men walking on sidewalk (ddr-densho-466-280)

Inscription on photo (partially obscured): To Kim. Caption on Album overlay: George Nakamura / Shig Murao

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av Interview with George Nakamura, part 4 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1683)

Nakamura discusses the relationship between the American military and the Chinese government, his impression of the Chinese military, and what he's told his children about incarceration and service. He also reads a letter written about his fellow Nisei Sho Numura, who had to have his appendix removed in China. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1683/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1680)

Nakamura discusses leaving camp for language school at Camp Savage, his experience in high school, his first encounter with racism in the South while at Camp Shelby, and his experience with racial discrimination as a child and young adult. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 196, II JA #14, George …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1680/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 2 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1681)

Nakamura discusses his deployment to Asia, his service in Chongqing, interrogating Japanese prisoners of war, and translating captured documents. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 197, II JA #15, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1682/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1681/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1684)

Nakamura discusses helping his son write a paper on internment, the importance of the Pacific Citizen newspaper for his children, and racial discrimination in the US. At 10:45, George and Loni Ding look and talk through several of his old papers and letters. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background.Original title: II JA …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1684/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1679)

Nakamura discusses moving to Japan in 1955, growing up in Arroyo Grande, CA, evacuation, his time at Tulare and Gila River, volunteering for the military from camp, and camp attitudes toward volunteering. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #13, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1680/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1679/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 3 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1682)

Nakamura discusses his service in China on the front lines, and meeting an American pilot who crash-landed in his area. He reads a letter he wrong during wartime. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 198, II JA #16, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1683/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1682/

Collection George Nakamura Collection (ddr-janm-17)

This collection chronicles the experience of George Nakamura (1918-1949), a Hawaiian-Japanese American who enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940. The photographs and letters capture Nakamura’s military service in the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, and references the mental health of veterans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17/

img George Nakamura, Misao Itatani, William Tsuchida (ddr-densho-434-13)

Caption: Misao Itatani, S.J. Calif.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-13/

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