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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-535-110)

Dated December 4, 1945, but likely an error on Tad's part (the envelope says January 5th). Parents' note on envelope back: 113 Monday Jan. 8, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-187)

Tad went swimming in a fine lake and had cherries, and then requested for some magazines.

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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 Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-193)

Tad sent some snapshots of himself home and took pictures for Tak's company; Tad had an easy life in band and is going on a pass to the city of Brescia. Parents' note on envelope back: 195 Saturday June 9, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-296)

The Thanksgiving dinner the night before was good, turkey and all the dressings; will be getting a raise with his new rank; hasn't sent the watch yet. Parents' note on envelope back: #298 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-181)

Tad played cornet in parade, met Yatabe again and requested for a couple of service caps. Parents' note on envelope back: 183 Tuesday May 22, 1945 Request sent: Candy, funny papers

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-266)

Bought an id bracelet at the PX; went into Pisa and came back on a horse and buggy; saw the movie "A Bell for Adano"; rode around in a Vespa. Parents' note on envelope back: 268 Monday Oct. 15, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-295)

They are having a Thanksgiving dinner that night; his promotion orders have not gone through yet, but soon; his photos should be ready soon. Parents' note on envelope back: #297 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-335)

Drove to Carrara with friends for the day; glad his packages arrived okay; heard Aunts Tomi and Kiyo are expecting; asks for more cigarettes; hope to visit Rome soon. Parents' note on envelope back: 338 Thursday March 14, 1946 Request for magazines and candy

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-199)

Tad described boredom in the band, sent a photo home and requested some magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 201 Tuesday June 19, 1945 request for magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-316)

Weather has been cold; had turkey and "maze-gohan" for New Year's; imagines Market Street in San Francisco was crowded, he will home for New Year's next year. Parents' note on envelope back: 319 Wednesday Jan. 23, 1946

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