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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-8)

Tad and Ted Matsushima are squad leaders for drills. Tad mentions that the drills make him hungry; says he "felt like a horse during supper. Parents' note on envelope back: (9) Sept 15, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-10)

Asks that his parents tell To-chan to send him a letter, but not to use difficult words, since Tad's Japanese is rusty. Tad says he wrote to Frank, Bill and Paul. Describes the first hike of training and says there are plans to swim Saturday; the lake at camp is "a little bigger than Lake Merced." …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-122)

Tad and company learned about the German soldiers and their equipment. Parents' note on envelope back: 125 Monday Feb. 5, 1945 P.M.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-7)

Includes a request for clothes hangers. Mentions that camp is large enough that it'd take a day to walk from one end to the other. Tad calls himself a "busy little man." Parents' note on envelope back: (8) Thursday Sept 14, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-176)

Tad describes spending a pleasant morning with John and getting a haircut, Tad was reassigned to company for the coming battle. Parents' note on envelope back: 178 Thursday May 3, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-356)

He did the radio program, was nervous in the beginning but it turned out okay; heard they are moving to Bob (Yatabe)'s place soon, will send mail there. Written on back of envelope 359 Monday May 6, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-238)

Tad visited an Italian family in Grosseto where the father is a veterinarian; Tad found classes easy but noted other students are slow. Parents' note on envelope back: 240 Saturday Sept. 1, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-34)

Tad says he didn't request a pass for this weekend: "...I didn't feel like going. It's just like going to a circus. Once you go, you're satisfied for quite awhile." Parents' note on envelope back: (35) Thursday Oct. 12, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-221)

Tad described an amusing daily routing of supervising prisoners, noting that he appointed an English-speaking foreman gives him a formal salute; Tad also received an Ike jacket. Parents' note on envelope back: 223 Monday July 30, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-322)

Just got back from trip because they had motor trouble and had to wait to get it repaired; when he got back there were 19 letters and package from them; glad they saw Bob (Yatabe). Parents' note on envelope back: 325 Monday Feb. 11, 1946 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-46)

Tad is sending a stamp that was sent from a Nisei soldier in France; he thinks To-chan might want it. He's also sending back a "dough boys hand book" with pictures of army life. Tad got a pass for the weekend, so he's heading to Starke. Earlier that day, Tad shot bazookas at the range. Parents' …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-84)

Tad got paid again, $2.05 less than last time. Soon, the company will learn to fire the 57mm cannon, which is the last weapon they'll learn to fire. The bivouac is scheduled for around 12/11-12/22, and then Tad will get to head home on furlough a few weeks after that. Tad thanks his parents for sending …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-348)

Went to the opera the night before; picked up a broken hospital bed from the junk yard and fixed it for his tent; got packages from them with cigarettes, magazines, candy, underwear, handkerchiefs. Parents' note on envelope back: 351 Monday April 15, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-392)

He and Ryo are going out on another trip to Castelnuovo di Monti, this should be their last trip; they went to a local festival in the town of Empoli. Parents' note on envelope back: 395 Friday Sept. 13, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-341)

Got another letter today, the mail is getting very regular; there will be a parade for Army Day on April 6, but he doesn't have to march; is taking over the duties of the Information and Education clerk so is very busy. Parents' note on envelope back: 344 Wednesday March 27, 19846

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-120)

Parents' note on envelope back: 123 Feb. 2, 1945 Friday

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-227)

Tad got his combat infantry badge and accompanied salary increase. Parents' note on envelope back: 229 Wednesday Aug 8, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-276)

Has been playing badminton; asks for a portrait of them with To-chan for a Christmas present; practices his coronet every day. Parents' note on envelope back: 278 Monday Oct. 29, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-330)

One of his tent mates brought him an alarm clock from Switzerland; will send more photos of Cortina; going to the movies tonight. Parents' note on envelope back: 333 Friday March 1, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-165)

Tad watched "None but the Lonely Heart"; Mail from home were delayed and Tad kept waiting for mail call and pay day. Parents' note on envelope back: 168 Monday April 16, 1945 PM

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doc Postcard from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-412)

Letting them know he is in Amarillo, Texas. Written on top edge of postcard: Sept 7, 1944 (Thursday)

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-106)

Written on New Year's Eve. Parents' note on envelope back: 109 Wednesday Jan 3, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-101)

From Camp Blanding bivouac. Tad and company had their first live ammunition combat drill, which was "a lot of fun." Parents' note on envelope back: 104 Tuesday Dec. 26, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-66)

Tad thanks his parents for sending cookies, gloves, and comics. Says he'd like a pair of pants for Christmas; "I won't ask you to buy me a boat this Christmas." Went to the movies with John Miyasaki to see "The Princess and the Pirate," which was "very funny" if you want a laugh, don't miss this …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-163)

Tad towed water all day yesterday for kitchen chore (K.P) and started training today; Tad hiked in the morning and attended grenade course in the afternoon; he saw Tak Yatabe, passed greetings to Tad's parent. Parents' note on envelope back: 166 Friday April 13, 1945

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