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Narrator Genro Kashiwa

Nisei male. Born April 27, 1923, in Waialua, Hawaii. Grew up in Hawaii, where father was a Buddhist priest. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in France and Italy. After the war, went to law school and eventually returned to Hawaii.

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doc Scrapbook page (ddr-densho-35-328)

Various newspaper articles on Japanese American soldiers, including one from Coronet Magazine titled: "Japanese Americans Fighting Valiantly in Italy Have Proved Their Loyalty With Blood." Other newspapers unknown.

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doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-147)

Has not been gambling, but did gamble when he was first in Italy, and was still a little upset that they didn't have another baby before he left.

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img Tamaki Miura, Toshiko Sekiya and other singers at a dinner (ddr-njpa-4-937)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Italian Music Association Formed. Our prominent musical figure who studied in Italy is planning to form an association to strengthen the ties of friendship between Japan and Italy. The opening ceremony was held from 1:00 p.m. (The picture shows the attending musicians, from right, Toshiko Sekiya, Ayako Kikuchi, Yoshiko Nagasaka, Tamaki Miura, …

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doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [July 27, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-1)

V-mail from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb described her work: She worked at an airport in Florence, Italy. She learned that Kune also stayed in Italy and tried to locate him. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_001

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img Guest card for Florence hotel (ddr-densho-201-265)

"Hotel Majestic, Florence, Italy, Operated by Headquarters Command P.B.S. Transient Enlisted Personnel, Guest Card, This card must be presented for all meals. Expires 25/7/46, Room No. 16."

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img 100th Infantry Battalion soldiers (ddr-densho-114-180)

Original caption: Japanese-American Infantrymen of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 34th Division, moving up to the front, on a dusty road in the Volletri area, Italy. May 28, 1944.

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img 100th Infantry Battalion soldiers (ddr-densho-114-181)

Original caption: Japanese-American Infantrymen of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 34th Division, moving up to the front, on a dusty road in the Volletri area, Italy. May 28, 1944.

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 30 (September 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-210)

Selected article titles: "Problems Arise as Garage Crew Leaves Work" (p. 1), "Italy Conferred Military Truce" (p. 1), "125 Topaz Families Relocate; Majority in Salt Lake City" (p. 3).

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img Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-37-28)

Original caption: Pfc. Arthur Shinyama sprays a stream of machine gun fire from a thicket somewhere in Italy. Nazi prisoners taken by these troops could not believe their eyes.

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doc Hand-drawn map of 442nd/100th's campaigns in Italy (ddr-densho-35-150)

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img Soldier standing in front of statue in Milan, Italy (ddr-densho-368-251)

Soldiers of 442nd Regimental Combat Team in front of Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II in the Piazza del Duomo.

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 188 (November 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-344)

Selected article titles: "Twenty Six Get Physical Notices" (p. 1), "Rivers Holds Craft Exhibits" (p. 1), "Italy: Nisei Take Hill 140" (p. 2), "Relocation Chief Gives Resettlement Pointers" (p. 5).

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doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [October 27, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-3)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb informed Kune of her work locations: She was in Bagnoli, Italy, then moved to Naples, Italy and was working at a club in an airport. She also discussed about returning home. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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Narrator Lynne Horiuchi

Sansei female. Born June 10, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, where parents moved after leaving camp during World War II. Grew i[ om Denver, where father had an insurance company. Attended the University of Colorado and then Colorado College. Studied abroad in Italy before moving to California. Eventually earned a PhD and became an architectural historian.

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img 100th Infantry Battalion soldiers moving by truck (ddr-densho-114-3)

Original caption: Livorno Area, Italy. Moving into the center of Livorno are troops of the 100th Japanese-American Infantry, 34th Inf. Div., in a 6 x 6 truck. 5A. 19 July 1944.

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img 442nd Regimental Combat Team members running for cover in Italy (ddr-densho-114-2)

Original caption: Italy. Americans of Japanese descent, Infantrymen of the 442nd Regiment, run for cover as a German artillery shell is about to land outside the building. Fifth Army 4 April 1945.

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 42 (December 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-67)

Selected article titles: "Inspectors Register All Aliens" (p. 1), "Nisei Casualties in Italy Released by War Dept." (p. 1), "Nisei in Italy Draws Major's Praises; Hit Hard Opponent" (p. 1), "Myer Answers Dies Investigation Charges" (p. 1), "Coast Fair Play Committee Backs WRA on Tule Program" (p. 1), "U.S. Circuit Court Upholds Legality of Evacuation" (p. …

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img Captured German jeep (ddr-densho-114-119)

Original caption: Americans of Japanese descent of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 34th Division, Fifth Army, examine a still smouldering German vehicle, after entering Leghorn, Italy, which they helped to capture. July 19, 1944.

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img Combat training (ddr-densho-114-50)

Original caption: Italy. Lt. John Ko, of the Japanese-American Battalion, 133rd Infantry, on reconnaissance looking for supposedly enemy in mock maneuvers prepartory to going into battle against the Germans. 12 Oct 1943.

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. V No. 18 (August 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-196)

Selected article titles: "New Day Passes to McGehee. Shoppers Will Go by Districts" (p. 1), "Nisei Heroes in Italy Honored by War Dept." (p. 1), "Rule Limits Mailing of Food Overseas" (p. 1).

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img "The Clock Tower - the Mori" (ddr-densho-201-297)

Statues at the top of St. Mark's Clock Tower in Venice, Italy. The statues are known as "i Mori di Venizia," or "the Moors of Venice." Caption on front: "The Clock Tower - the Mori."

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 178 (October 12, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-333)

Selected article titles: "991/2 % Die from Natural Causes" (p. 1), "Italy: Nisei Destroy German Nests" (p. 2), "Farm Releases Yields on Vegetable and Livestock" (p. 3), "Idaho Nisei Get Prison Terms" (p. 5).

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