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442d RCT Combat timeline (ddr-csujad-1-60)
doc 442d RCT Combat timeline (ddr-csujad-1-60)
Lists the military training and operations in Italy, France, and Germany by 442nd Regimental Combat Team chronologically from February 1, 1943 through May 31, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_003
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-60/
Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-242)
doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-242)
Tad recounted watching prisoners butcher a euthanized horse and reflected on news reports about riots in New York and San Francisco and celebratory deaths of soldiers in Italy, after the war was ended; Tad requested magazines and socks. Parents' note on envelope back: 244 Tuesday Sept. 4, 1945 request for magazines and socks
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-242/

Narrator Larry "Shorty" Kazumura

Nisei male. Born November 7, 1920, in Mountain View, Hawaii. Grew up in Hawaii, where parents ran a sugar cane plantation. Was working hauling lumber when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Was not dismissed from work like other Japanese Americans, and was required to clean up the aftermath of the bombing. Volunteered for …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/242/

Narrator Lawson I. Sakai

Nisei male. Born October 27, 1923, in Montebello, California. Grew up in Montebello, where father and other family members ran a farm. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, family moved to Colorado to avoid mass removal. In 1943, volunteered for the army and joined the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, fighting in campaigns in Italy and France. …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/918/
Certification ceremony (ddr-densho-114-31)
img Certification ceremony (ddr-densho-114-31)
Original caption: Oahu, T. H. The first 48 veterans to be discharged from the Army under the point system, seated here, are waiting for their certification at the Separation Center. All but two are members of the famous 100th Battalion, 34th Division, which saw plenty of action in Italy and France. 23 May 1945.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-31/
Nisei soldiers marching (ddr-densho-114-182)
img Nisei soldiers marching (ddr-densho-114-182)
Original caption: Vada Area, Italy. Men of Company H, 100th Inf. Bn., 442nd Regiment, U.S. Fifth Army, march through Vada to the area where Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark will present the Presidential Citation for outstanding action in combat to the 100th Inf. Bn., composed of American troops of Japanese descent. 27 July 1944.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-182/
Nisei soldiers receiving Presidential Citation (ddr-densho-114-79)
img Nisei soldiers receiving Presidential Citation (ddr-densho-114-79)
Original caption: Rosignano Area, Italy. The standards of Company A, B, C, and D of the 100th Inf. Bn., 442nd Regt., 34th Division, composed of Americans of Japanese descent, are topped with flying battle streamers, awarded through a Presidential Citation, tied on by Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark, CG, U.S. Fifth Army. 27 July 1944.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-79/
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 14 (October 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-178)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 14 (October 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-178)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Squad Saves Allied Paratroopers. Hawaiians in Italy Enter Benevento" (p. 1), "Hog Project Gets Underway as Hogs Arrive" (p. 1), "General Leave Cleave Clearance Hearings to Begin Monday" (p. 1), "Evacuee Learns of American Justice" (p. 1), "Honor Segregants at Goh Tournament" (p. 2), "Refuse Offers of Chicago Employers" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-178/
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 53 (May 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-142)
doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 53 (May 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-142)
Selected article titles: "Dillon Myer Raps Coast Agitators"; "Waits Army Call"; "On the Other Hand"; "Seeking Workers"; "20% Favor, 20% Oppose Evacuees' Return"; "Perfectly Plain?"; "Convalescents"; "16 Shooting Cases in Four Months"; "Repeat Pattern"; "Singer and Pianist Will Give Recital on May 18"; "Bowling Tournament in Salt Lake City"; "Dead"; "Casualties Mount in Italy Campaign."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-148-142/
Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4299 (April 19, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-12)
doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4299 (April 19, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-12)
Selected article titles: "Petty Jealousy and Economic Rivalry Causes of Nebraska Incident, Says WRA Official"; "Pietro and the Nisei Terrify Nazis in Italy"; "Pacific War Scenes to be Shown at JACL Meeting"; "Sacramento YMCA Sets Up Quarters to House Nisei"; "Hana Matsuri Observed"; "Nisei Likes Philadelphia"; "WRA Officer Moved to New Post in West."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-150-12/
Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4305 (May 3, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-18)
doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4305 (May 3, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-18)
Selected article titles: "Nisei are Still Targets for Terror in California"; "Only 200 Nisei Settled in Chicago Return West"; "Killed in Action"; "WRA Declines Bid for Farm Workers"; "Salt Lake JACL to Sponsor Bowling Tournament"; "Inter-Racial Group to Meet with Bussei"; "Maekawa-Kato Nuptials in Ohio"; "Henderson Nisei Dies of Wounds Received in Italy."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-150-18/
Galeazzo Ciano at the four-party talks (ddr-njpa-1-65)
img Galeazzo Ciano at the four-party talks (ddr-njpa-1-65)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Reaching Agreement on Hungary-Romania Border. (Vienna) Domei. Italian Foreign Minister Ciano (right) and Germany Foreign Minister Ribbentrop (left) attending the four-party talks held in Vienna on August 29 by Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Romania to determine the Hungary-Romania border. (taken at Vienna Station). [stamped] September 26, 1940."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-65/
Lynne Horiuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-501)
vh Lynne Horiuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-501)
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.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-501/
The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-36)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-36)
Selected article titles: "Adopt Resolution to Send Gifts to Japanese Soldiers Held by US: Gift Drive Expected in Near Future" (p. 1), "Myer Reports 45 Center Nisei Killed in Italy; Tule Casualties Given" (pp. 1-2), "Mexicans Want to Intern Japanese" (p. 1), and "Department of Justice: Report Shows Decrease in Alien Population" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-36/
Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-37-339)
img Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-37-339)
Original caption: The standards of Company A, B, C, and D of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regiment, 34th Division, composed of Americans of Japanese descent, are topped with flying battle streamers, awarded through a presidential citation, tied on by Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark, CG, U.S. Fifth Army. Rosignano Area, Italy, 7/27/44.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-339/
Article titled: Japanese American Infantry Gained 76 Miles in Five Days During Drive Up Italy Coast (ddr-densho-539-113)
doc Article titled: Japanese American Infantry Gained 76 Miles in Five Days During Drive Up Italy Coast (ddr-densho-539-113)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-539-113/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 20 No. 17 (April 28, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-17)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 20 No. 17 (April 28, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-17)
Selected article titles: "Placer County Jury Rules Trio Innocent of Terrorism. Defendants Acquitted on All Counts After White Supremacy Plea by Defense Attorney" (p. 1), "Nisei Troops Returned Secretly To Italy, Moved into Positions At Night to Surprise Germans" (p. 2), "California Anti-Evacuee Groups Organize State Body to Carry On Campaign Against Nisei" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-17-17/
Nisei soldier in plane (ddr-densho-114-95)
img Nisei soldier in plane (ddr-densho-114-95)
Original caption: Castrellina Sector, Italy. S/Sgt. Arata Kimura, San Jose, Calif., 522nd Field Artillery Bn., 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Division, observer, Left, and Cub Pilot Lt. Joseph C. Polancii, Winnsboro, LA., (Monroe Papers) confer before taking off from a forward airstrip. U.S. Fifth Army. 12 July 1944. [The correct spelling of the location is Castellina.]
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-95/
Mortar crew (ddr-densho-114-116)
img Mortar crew (ddr-densho-114-116)
Original caption: Fifth Army, Montenerro Area, Italy. The mortar crew of the 100th Bn., Americans of Japanese descent, practice firing into the hills reported active with German snipers. L. to R., Wallace Higa of Paia Maui, Hawaii; James Ishimoto of Honolulu, Hawaii; Jitsuo Kobayashi of Honolulu, Hawaii. 7 August 1944. [The correct spelling of the location …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-116/
Leaving for reserve (ddr-densho-114-53)
img Leaving for reserve (ddr-densho-114-53)
Original caption: Castrellina Area, Italy. Platoon leader Lt. Charles Coyne, Boston, Mass., and Sgt. Nakoto Taguchi, Lihue Kauai, T. H., an American of Japanese descent of the 100th Inf. Bn., 442nd Regt., light up while preparing to leave for reserve after 16 days of hill fighting for Leghorn. 15 July 1944. [The correct spelling of the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-53/
Nisei soldiers firing a cannon (ddr-densho-114-27)
img Nisei soldiers firing a cannon (ddr-densho-114-27)
Original caption: Castrellina Sector, Italy. Firing the 105-mm Howitzer in the Battle for Leghorn are Gunner Cpl. Edward Nakamura, Honolulu, T. H., and Cannoneer Pfc. George Tanna, Honolulu, T. H., American-born Japanese members of the 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Division. U.S. Fifth Army. 12 July 1944. [The correct spelling of the location is Castellina.]
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-27/
Three nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-29)
img Three nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-29)
Original caption: S. Agata Di Goti, Italy. 2nd Lt. Hideo Kaichi, 2nd Lt. Yutaka K. Yoshida, and 2nd Lt. Bouo F. Tanigawa, all from the Hawaiian Islands and veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, just after they received their bars after completing the twelve-week course at the Leadership and Battle School. 14 July 1945.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-29/
Nisei soldiers awaiting furlough (ddr-densho-114-30)
img Nisei soldiers awaiting furlough (ddr-densho-114-30)
Original caption: Oahu, T. H. At the HQ Replacement Training Command, enlisted men of the 100th Infantry Bn., now in the 623rd Caual Company, 13th Replacement depot, happily await 30-day furloughs and subsequent discharges. The entire group saw action in Africa, Italy, and Southern France. Many hold Purple Heart and Presidential Citations. 27 June 1945.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-30/
Nisei mortar crew (ddr-densho-114-54)
img Nisei mortar crew (ddr-densho-114-54)
Original caption: Fifth Army, Montenerro, Italy. Members of the mortar crew of 100th Bn., Americans of Japanese descent, practice firing into the hills, reported active with German snipers. They are, L. to R., Wallace Higa of Paia Maui (Hawaii), James Ishimoto of Honolulu, and Jitsuo Kobayashi of Honolulu. 7 August 1944. [The correct spelling of the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-54/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-85)
img Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-85)
Original caption: Cecina Area, Italy. Bugler Pfc. Charles Kimura of Honolulu, T.H., plays taps as the rifle squad stands at "present arms," after firing salute to the 72 members of the 2nd Bn., 442nd Inf. Regt., honored at a memorial service held after one month of combat. The regiment consists of Japanese Americans. U.S. Fifth Army. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-85/
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