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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-220)

Tad talked about working as the chief of prisoner guard, food in the new place and requested some more magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 222 Friday July 27, 1945 request for magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-378)

Ryo (Uchida) will be back the next day, but he is just sitting around; will go to Florence the next day to get a radio of the privates in his team; says they are not like the Japanese boys, they won't do anything for themselves unless you tell them to do it. Parents' note on envelope …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-336)

Went to Florence and bought a tea set for six at a well-known china shop; would like to buy a dinner set as well, but need then to send cigarettes so he can sell them and make enough money; he'd like to buy a set for them and one as a wedding present for Bob (Yatabe) …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-347)

Getting paid the next day; going to a boxing match with Terry (Shimabukuro); is planning to go to Florence with Ryo Uchida and George Hamai; got his official license to run the projectors; had an inspection so couldn't write the day before. Parents' note on envelope back: 350 Tuesday April 9, 1946 Request for magazines and …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-53)

Parents' note on envelope back: (55) Wednesday Nov. 1, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-232)

Tad reacted to article in newspapers about mistreatment of Nisei veterans with strong emotions and expressed pride in 442nd's reputation. Parents' note on envelope back: 234 Tuesday Aug. 14, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-77)

Written on Thanksgiving. The company fired mortars and had a turkey dinner - Tad describes the menu in detail. Tad says he can't send home a photo of himself in uniform (he hasn't had one taken yet), but he includes a drawing of himself to make up for it. Parents' note on envelope back: 80 Monday …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-198)

Tad sending photo and the negatives home. Parents' note on envelope back: 200 Saturday June 16, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-309)

He is packing up the watch and clock to send; might go to Florence; heard the regiment is getting replacements soon; John got a letter from Ted Matsushima from Tokyo Bay; if they see Bob (Yatabe) say hello for him and tell him his company is acting as riot companies in they have trouble with the …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-68)

Tad and company shot the machine gun that day. They're planning a party for the platoon that scored the highest at the rifle range. Tad says only about 10 men in the company drink; "all the rest is like me, soda water." Parents' note on envelope back: 70 Friday Nov. 17, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-301)

He and friends took the captains jeep and traveled all over, visiting sites from their time in Italy; had lunch at an Italian restaurant; asks for magazines and candy; glad to hear so many friends are coming back to San Francisco; hopes his grandpa will be okay returning to Japan. Parents' note on envelope back: 304 …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-107)

Written on New Year's Day. Tad and Shiro are heading to the service club after dinner to have dinner again. The two of them saw "Here Comes the Waves" at the movies, which "sure was a funny movie." Six more men are headed out from Tad's company, but not Tad or Shiro. Parents' note on envelope …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-195)

Tad received many letters and packages and sent a picture home and requested for more candies. Parents' note on envelope back: 197 Tuesday June 12, 1945 PM request for magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-69)

Parents' note on envelope back: 71 Saturday Nov. 18, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-391)

He and Ryo are leaving for another trip the next day; saw a film starring the Japanese actor Sessue Hayakawa called "Macao"; Hayakawa was in Paris during the war and several of the men from the 442nd met him there. Parents' note on envelope back: 394 Thursday Sept. 5, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-4)

First letter from Camp Blanding, FL. Mentions Tad's bunkmates: John Miyasaki and Ted Matsushima. Includes a request for a pair of slippers. Parents' note on envelope back: (5) Monday Sept 11, 1944 First letter from Florida.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-294)

Got promoted to Technician 5th grade, same rank as a corporal; he is enjoying his job because can tell anyone off if they don't do things the right way. Parents' note on envelope back: #296 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-311)

Read in the paper that it was cold back home; asks if they were able to visit Tak Yatabe in Berkeley; waiting for packages. Parents' note on envelope back: 314 Wednesday Jan. 9, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-365)

The regiment will leave for the staging area soon, then the men who will be going home will board ships and the ones staying behind will move to their new units; he and Ryo will be with the Graves Registration Unit near Florence; Terry Shimabukuro will be going home and will be coming to visit, Tad …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-54)

Tad saw Henry Fukui the other day, but they didn't have a chance to talk. Tad's company is planning a trip to Silver Springs. Parents' note on envelope back: (56) Thursday Nov. 2, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-82)

Tad describes the night drill from the previous day. Says he's sorry to hear that Mr. Okawachi passed away and says to give his sympathies to Toru. Ends with Tad mentioning that they'll head out on a two-week bivouac soon, but he can probably write to his parents while they're out. Parents' note on envelope back: …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-152)

Tad visited Empire State Building, Radio City and Chinatown, and worked at the warehouse. Parents' note on envelope back: 155 Wednesday March 7, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-338)

Got some packages and letters from them; still doesn't know when he is coming home; the tea set he ordered will be ready in three weeks; has been overseas just over a year. Parents' note on envelope back: 341 Tuesday March 19, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-300)

Hopes the money order he sent arrived; asks them to send his ski jacket and a new scarf; waiting for payday since he spent a lot on his trip to Switzerland. Parents' note on envelope back: 302 Tuesday Dec. 11, 1945 Request for ski jacket and scarf

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-360)

Got the shirt they sent; is planning to go to Milan to hear Toscanini; went riding and had a good horse; saw a show with John Miysaki and Chester Fukuhara; playing the trumpet for the retreat (flag lowering) at night. Parents' note on envelope back: 362 Wednesday May 29, 1946 Request for magazines and canned goods. …

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