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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-202)

Tad went to Lecco, rowed a boat and would start teaching bugle. Parents' note on envelope back: 204 Friday June 29, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-16)

Tad says they'll start training with live grenades soon. Parents' note on envelope back: (17) Saturday Sept 23, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-293)

Went to Leghorn (Livorno) in the morning and bought a sleeping bag; got 4 letters from them today; asks them to send some canned goods. Parents' note on envelope back: #295 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945 request for canned goods

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-145)

Parents' note on envelope back: 148 Wednesday Feb 28, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-90)

Tad and company did an obstacle course under machine gun fire that day. They also practiced moving between houses in a mock village. Parents' note on envelope back: 93 Monday Dec. 11, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-272)

They were issued captured German sleeping bags made of some kind of animal skin; Tad is going to have a jacket made from one; saw a show at Leghorn (Livorno);still waiting for orders. Parents' note on envelope back: 274 Wednesday Oct. 24, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-60)

Tad and company learned how to shoot a 30 caliber machine gun; drawing included. 62 Friday, Nov. 10, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-96)

From Camp Blanding bivouac. Written on Wednesday night and Thursday morning; the Thursday portion of the letter details a surprise gas attack drill the company had the night before. Parents' note on envelope back: 99 Monday Dec. 18, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-39)

Another day at the firing range, where Tad scored high enough to be placed in the top quarter. Tad has kitchen duty the next day: "Boy, am I mad!" Parents' note on envelope back: (40) Tuesday Oct. 17, 1944 A.M.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-274)

Still waiting for orders; asks for $20 so if he goes to Switzerland he can buy a watch; asks if they have found a house and how long they might stay there. Parents' note on envelope back: 276 Thursday Oct. 25, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-213)

Tad played during parade for 4th of July, rented a boat and went swimming in the afternoon. Parents' note on envelope back: 215 Saturday July 14, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-386)

Not much happening; they may not get their promotions since they are going home; thinks he may be leaving around August 12 or 17th. Parents' note on envelope back: 389 Monday Aug. 19, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-212)

Tad promoted to P.F.C. and showed his changed address. Parents' note on envelope back: 214 Thursday July 12, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-226)

Tad requested his olive drab uniform (shirt and trousers) as he may be getting a five-day pass soon and planed to have photo taken with the uniform with all his ribbon and combat badge. Parents' note on envelope back: 228 Tuesday Aug 7, 1945 request for pants and shirt

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-249)

Tad was confident that he would be home by next birthday, and noted that, as he gained more experience in veterinary training with horses and mules, he had grown fond of the horses, finding them "just like dogs". Parents' note on envelope back: 251 Friday Sept. 14, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-32)

Tad says they had their first go at the obstacle course in camp. Parents' note on envelope back: (33) Monday Oct. 9, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-168)

Tad describes training and hike through the countryside; Tad enclosed an April 11, 1945 Stars and Stripes (Mediterranean) newspaper clipping featuring victory of Nisei regiment. Parents' note on envelope back: 171 Thursday April 19, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-253)

Check-in letter from Italy: Tad had the shirt they sent altered; wondering why he hasn't gotten many letters lately; will write to some friends; asks for socks and magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 255 Sept 29, 1945 Saturday request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-3)

Another check-in from Memphis en route to Florida. Mentions that local Black populations were treated poorly and forced to sit in separate train cars. Parents' note on envelope back: (4) Saturday Sept 9, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-61)

Very short, written after a night drill (noted 1:30 AM, underlined twice). Parents' note on envelope back: 63 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-225)

Tad had a busy day: traveled to Lucca and Pisa, visited the Leaning Tower in Pisa, bought some stamps, went to the USO show that night and received packages with stationary, candies, cookies and socks. Tad mailed (separately) his portrait drawn by an local artist at the Red Cross club. Parents' note on envelope back: 227 …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-259)

Still waiting for letters from them, went target shooting with a friend. Parents' note on envelope back: 261 Saturday Oct. 13, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-40)

Tad received photos from his parents. Asks them to send him a sweatshirt. Parents' note on envelope back: (41) Tuesday Oct. 17, 1944 P.M.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-55)

Tad had field exercises that day and had to call an ambulance when one of the men injured themselves. The night before, the company did night drills. Tad got paid again, $43.60 in total. Parents' note on envelope back: (57) Saturday Nov. 4, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-192)

Tad went to town but wasn't able to find a suitable gift from mother; Tad has not mailed out the bracelet yet. Parents' note on envelope back: 194 Friday June 8, 1945

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