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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-132)

Parents' note on envelope back: 135 Thursday Feb 15, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-104)

Parents' note on envelope back: 107 Wednesday Jan 3, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-353)

Going to a movie tonight; got two letters from them; he and Terry (Shimabukuro) play badminton every night; missing seeing movies in a regular theater. Parents' note on envelope back: 356 Monday April 29, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-109)

Tad thinks John Miyasaki is in Maryland now, but he isn't sure. Life at camp "sure is lazy" compared to before (they get up late - 7 a.m.). Parents' note on envelope back: 112 Saturday Jan. 6, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-247)

Tad received a package, complained not getting paid until Monday and requested for some Magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 248 Saturday Sept 8, 1945 request for magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-352)

A second letter on Easter Sunday; very quiet in camp; would like to go to Rome, but might not be able to take time off; Terry (Shimabukuro) got a letter from Mike Masaoka saying that the regiment might be deactivated and sent home in June, but doesn't know for sure. Parents' note on envelope back: 355 …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-136)

Tad is in the station hospital with a slight fever and a sore throat. He says "it's been just grand." He's not doing much, just reading and resting. Shiro tried to call out sick to avoid the day's hike, but the doctor sent him off. Tad says he's "leading the life of Riley." Parents' note on …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-333)

Glad to hear they saw Bob (Yatabe) and he's doing well; pay was late; will send more photos from Coritina; hopes To-chan can get a car before he comes home. Parents' note on envelope back: 336 Wednesday March 13, 1946 Request for socks and magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-314)

Tried to see John the other day, but he was out; asks if they can send cigarettes because he can sell them for a profit to the Italians; is sending a photo of him with his horse. Parents' note on envelope back: 317 Thursday Jan. 10, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-189)

Tad and Chester Fukuhara received a weekend pass and requested some candy; Tad shared rumor that 442nd Regiment will be heading back soon. Parents' note on envelope back: 191 Monday June 4, 1945 request for candy

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-170)

Tad helped out in kitchen during K.P., and encloses an April 15, 1945 Stars and Stripes (Mediterranean) newspaper clipping featuring a brief about the 442nd Infantry Regiment receiving Army-issued Combat Lessons pamphlets. Parents' note on envelope back: 173 Monday April 23, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-78)

Tad's company has a formal inspection the next day. Tad had a chance to apply for Officer's Candidate School but chose not to; he says it's hard work and he'd likely go overseas after he finished. Tad says he'll "become an officer, I'll come up the hard way." Parents' note on envelope back: 81 Monday Nov. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-117)

Tad went to the barber: "my head looks like an open book." Parents' note on envelope back: 120 Monday Jan. 29, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-381)

He and Ryo won't go on any trips soon because the truck is broken; maybe won't go at all if his orders to go home come soon; will probably be going at the same time at John (Miyasaki) and Ryo (Uchida). Parents' note on envelope back: 384 Saturday July 27, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-5)

Second Camp Blanding check-in. General overview of camp and Tad's experience with kitchen duty. Mentions Katsumi Kawaguchi, another private who knows the Ishida family. Tad says he isn't homesick yet. Also includes a story of Ted Matsushima smoking a cigarette while dead asleep. Ends with regards to Mr. and Mrs. Frank, "the BRATS" and Mr. and …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-371)

He is back from Elba, stopped by Service Company but most of the men are gone; saw Hiro Aoki then headed back to Castelfiorentino. Parents' note on envelope back: 374 Tuesday July 20, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-382)

Reports that he and Ryo's work is considered essential and they will have to stay longer than intended so he will not be home until September; but he will be a sergeant by then and the boats will be less crowded, better for him since he gets seasick. Parents' note on envelope back: 385 Monday Aug. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-233)

Tad received new package of jam, crackers and magazine; Tad was lucky to be selected as one of three in 442nd regiment to participate for a 8-week veterinary education program in a hospital 40 miles away. Parents' note on envelope back: 235 Friday Aug. 17, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-57)

Description of the previous day's overnight hike. Tad might go to Silver Springs the next day. Ends with a request for hard candy. Parents' note on envelope back: 59 Wednesday Nov. 8, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-317)

He is going horseback riding that day; went to Florence and bought some old roman coins which he will send to To-chan; guessed they have seen Bob (Yatabe) in San Francisco; thinks he may be coming home in March. Written on back of envelope by parents" 320 Wednesday Jan. 23, 1946 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-2)

Check-in letter from Memphis, mid-trip to Florida. Parents' note on envelope back: (3) Friday Sept 8, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-248)

Tad announced that he received the Distinguished Unit Citation for action during the Po Valley campaign (sketch included) and reported receiving $30 in back pay for his Combat Infantryman Badge. Parents' note on envelope back: 250 Tuesday Sept. 11, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-26)

Tad got the weekend off and headed to Jacksonville with John Miyasaki, Ted Matsushima, and Shiro Uramoto. Says he'll tell his parents all about the trip on the following Monday. Parents' note on envelope back: (27) Thursday Oct 5, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-64)

Tad saw Zane Shironitta earlier that night, who looks well. A general came by to watch the company's firing range practice earlier that day. Parents' note on envelope back: 66 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-28)

Tad thanks his parents for sending stamps. Says that during lineup for guard duty, an officer singled out Tad and another man as particularly well-prepared, so he only had to act as a relief. Tad is "a very proud boy" so proud I'm afraid I won't be able to wear the same sized hat again." Ends …

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