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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-92)

Tad asks his parents to thank Okasan for the Christmas present and to say merry Christmas to Ike (sp?) and Ojisan. Says that he sent Christmas cards to ?everyone.? Tad and company leave for bivouac in two days. Parents' note on envelope back: 95 Thursday Dec. 14, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-260)

Discovered why he was not getting letters, he sent the wrong address; he is moving to Pisa the next day; went to town and saw a movie. Parents' note on envelope back: 262 Saturday Oct. 13, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-166)

Nisei regiment hits front page, and Tad sent some Italian Liras home. Parents' note on envelope back: 169 Tuesday April 17, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-87)

Tad and company learned how to fire the 57mm cannon; the letter includes a drawing. Tad says that he's going to class three nights a week for an hour at a time; the classes are for squad leaders and "those who are considered as future non-commissioned officer material." Says he hopes his parents are doing alright …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-304)

Went to the dentist for a checkup; going horseback riding the next Sunday; sending the watch, clock, ashtray and bracelet; sent books and pamphlets already. Parents' note on envelope back: 307 Thursday Jan 3, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-185)

Tad played band to wake people up; Tad described a war prison of 80,000 around and received 5 wrong letters from May 1st - 5th. Parents' note on envelope back: 187 Monday May 28, 1945 request for candy and socks. sent candy, magazines, socks 1 pair.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-102)

Tad is back in camp. His company and others have been put on alert; the German forces are pushing the US Army back in France and there's a chance Tad will be called overseas. Tad says that if they do end up leaving, they'll head to their port of embarkation next week. There's a chance Tad …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-328)

Got eight letters from them; there is a new clerk so he doesn't have to cover the clerk's job, but has been busy doing inventory; will send more photos of his trip to Cortina; requests magazines and candy. Parents' note on envelope back: 331 Monday Feb. 25, 1946 Request for magazines and candy.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-209)

Tad explained why he did not write: saw a USO Show with Frank Sinatra and Phil Silvers and another visit to carnival; Tad received package and had an Italian lady alter the cap. Parents' note on envelope back: 211 Saturday July 7, 1945

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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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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-350)

Went to Florence for the night, had an Italian dinner, hitchhiked there and back; got two letters and package. Parents' note on envelope back: 353 Tuesday April 23, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-315)

He received two packages with socks, magazines and candy; mail is delayed because of bad weather; they are having a pig cooked Hawaiian style for New Year's; assumes they have seen John since he came home. Parents' note on envelope back: 318 Wednesday Jan. 23, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-305)

Went horseback riding with seven others that morning; went to Florence the day before; going to a movie that night in Leghorn (Livorno);the watch and other gifts are packed and ready to ship. Parents' note on envelope back: 308 Thursday Jan 3, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-334)

Weather is getting better; the second battalion of the regiment was disbanded and the men transferred; is sending more photos. Parents' note on envelope back: 337 Wednesday March 13, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-211)

Tad received the requested items; Tad said that hat was perfect and the candies and chocolates were enjoyed by everyone; Tad includes a funny saying that after payday his wallet is "nice and fat again," but by the end of the month, "... the wallet will get thin and the stomach will stick out again...". Parents' …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-208)

Tad went to class and received permission to go to Milan tomorrow; Tad asks about his family's well-being and was sending home two pairs of size 8 1/2 silk stockings that were obtained from the Germans. Parents' note on envelope back: 210 Saturday July 7, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-206)

Tad received ETO ribbon and was excited for the coming combat badge, meaning a $10 pay raise; Tad requested for socks and more candies. Parents' note on envelope back: 208 Monday July 2, 1945 request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-79)

Written on a Saturday - Tad did a solo trip to Jacksonville and mailed his parents a present ("no - I won't tell you what it is"). The locals referred to him as sergeant, which Tad thought was funny. Tad tried to buy a trumpet but couldn't find one that was cheap enough. Parents' note on …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-13)

Written throughout Sunday, Tad's off day. Says he went to the movies and saw "Greenwich Village." Back of letter has a drawing of Florida that shows the camp's location. Parents' note on envelope back: (14) Wednesday Sept. 20, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-223)

Tad went swimming, confirmed that his unit will return in February, and requested some hair tonic. Parents' note on envelope back: 225 Tuesday July 31, 1945 request for hair tonic

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-205)

Tad heard rumor that they would go home in 6 months, and requested some candy and magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 207 Saturday June 30, 1945 request for magazine and candy

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-204)

Tad moved to Lecco and received the mouthpiece. Parents' note on envelope back: 206 Saturday June 30, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-29)

Tad says the GI glasses he received work well. His group learned how to hold their rifle, but they haven't shot it yet. Includes a story about how Tad and the other Japanese soldiers had to show the camp cooks how to properly cook rice. At first, "the cooks cooked it like all Caucasians do - …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-286)

Is heading for Switzerland traveling with another man from the outfit; will try to buy a watch while there and maybe get something for them as well; they will be gone for about 11 days. Parents' note on envelope back: 288 Thursday Nov. 8, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-41)

Tad says "I hope Fuji didn't kick you too hard" and asks how Fuji and Hiro (who seem to be family visiting Tad's parents) are doing. Mentions that he'll be getting a medal for his skill with a rifle. Earlier that day, Tad saw a movie called "The Battle of Russia" about Russian history from 1242-1943. …

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