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img Nisei soldier with orphan (ddr-densho-114-77)

Original caption: Lecco, Italy. Pfc. George Morihiro, Company "I", 442nd Infantry Regiment, adopted a little orphan, one of the group from the St. Joseph's Orphanage that attended the 4th of July Party at the Red Cross given by members of the 442nd Regiment, for the evening and made sure that she had plenty of sweets to …

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img Nisei soldiers in combat (ddr-densho-114-121)

Original caption: U.S. Fifth Army, Montenerro, Italy. Pvt. Veikichi Arakaki of Koloa Kauai, T.H., an American of Japanese descent of the 100th Inf. Bn., and his comrade at the left are firing rifle grenades at German snipers reported active in this vicinity. Bursts fall upon the hillsides. U.S. Fifth Army, 7 August 1944. [The correct spelling …

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img Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-82)

Original caption: U.S. Fifth Army, Cecina Area, Italy. American soldiers of Japanese descent of the 2nd Bn., 442nd Inf. Regt., bow their heads in prayer for their departed comrades who gave their lives in combat with the enemy in the area north of Rome. The memorial services are being held at the Battalion Headquarters area near …

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img Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-92)

Original caption: Oahu, T.H. Pvt. Naoto Mausuura, Hamakuapoko, Maui, and Tec/Sgt. David Malo, Jr., 110 A. Keaukaha St., Hilo, Hawaii, check the locations of some of the battles in which they fought in Italy, Africa and Southern France. Both men are members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, and have received the Purple Heart and Presidential Citation. …

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img Nisei captain giving medical aid (ddr-densho-114-91)

Original caption: Castrellina Sector, Italy. At an aid station in a wine cellar, Capt. J. Kimura of Berkeley, Calif., lances an infected finger for Pvt. Claude Lunn of Willsville, New York, Right, while Tec 5 George Kobayashi of Honolulu, T.H., holds a flashlight. All are of the 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Division. U.S. Fifth Army. [The …

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img Nisei soldiers meeting with General Clark (ddr-densho-114-117)

Original caption: Lucca Area, Italy. Gen. Mark W. Clark, CG of the Fifteenth Army Group (touring the 92nd Division Area) welcomes the men of the 442nd Regiment, and the 100th Battalion, who are now under his command. General Clark formerly commanded them while he was CG of the Fifth Army, and they were then with the …

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img Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-37-343)

Original caption: Cpl. Edward Nakamura, Honolulu, T.H., Gunner, No. 1 Cannoneer; Pvt. Suehiko Yoshida, Puunene, T.H., No. 2 Cannoneer; and Pfc. Mamoru Yonashiro, Oahu, T.H., Telephone Operator, all of [the] 522nd Field Artillery, 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Div., L to R, are at a 105-mm howitzer firing at the enemy in the battle for Leghorn, Italy. …

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vh George T. "Joe" Sakato Interview (ddr-manz-1-29)

Nisei male. Born February 19, 1921, in Colton, California. In 1942, moved with family to Glendale, Arizona, during the "voluntary evacuation" period. Volunteered for the military and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as a replacement troop. Fought in Italy and France in 1944, and was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, which was …

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vh Taketora Jim Tanaka Interview (ddr-manz-1-50)

Nisei male. Born January 2, 1926, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Marysville Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred to the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Drafted into the army, and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy. Following …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 17 No. 26 (January 1, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-1)

Selected article titles: "Sgt. Kuroki, Nisei War Hero, Returns to U.S." (p. 1), "War Department Announces Names of 26 Nisei Killed, 56 Wounded on Italy Front" (p. 1), "WRA Arranges Special Bus for Poston Travel" (p. 3), "Camp Conditions Satisfy Spanish Investigators" (p. 3), "Jim Crow Tendencies Among Japanese Americans Evacuees May Hamper Resettlement" (p. 5), …

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doc Letters from Makoto Okine to Seiich, Tomeyo, and Dorothy Ai Okine, February 24, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-135)

Contains two letters written by Makoto Okine, addressing his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, and his sister Dorothy Ai Okine. He writes from Leghorn, Italy, where he is stationed as a U.S. Army solder. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_57_001-003

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img Highly decorated Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-133)

Original caption: Oahu, T.H. After 34 months of action in Italy and France, when he became the most highly decorated of the 46 veterans of the 100th Bn., 34th Div., T/Sgt. Yukio Yokota of Honolulu, T.H., is honorably discharged under the Army point system. His citations include the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, Legion of Merit, …

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4365 (September 22, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-76)

Selected article titles: "Survey Vote Opposes Return"; "Military Governors for Japan. Army Specialists Trained at Monterey California"; "Parents of Nisei Heroes Return to Coast -- Find Home Burned"; "S.F. Buddhist Hostel Stoned"; "A Nisei Soldier Goes Backstage at a USO Show in Italy"; "Return of Japanese to Lake Labish Area Not Expected"; "2 Nisei Homes Fired …

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doc Weekly Press Review No. 38 (ddr-densho-156-351)

Original summary excerpt: The use of Japanese-American combat troops in the battle for Italy received widespread attention. Both AP and UP wire services carried feature stories on the exploits of these Nisei soldiers; many of the accounts received front page notice, and were accompanied by photographs. All stories emphasized the fighting spirit of the outfit -- …

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img Galeazzo Ciano hunting with Boleslaw Wieniawa-Dlugoszowski and Jozef Beck (ddr-njpa-1-49)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Poland at a Crossroads. (Warsaw) Domei. With the increasing division of the nations of Europe into two large blocs, the actions of Poland have been drawing notice recently. Italian Foreign Minister Ciano visited Poland on February 25, where he met with influential figures. Photograph: (from left) Count Ciano, Polish Ambassador to Italy …

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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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av Masuda School tape audio (ddr-densho-1007-1767)

Intended to be paired with video, but the video is not in this collection. From 6:27 to 8:15 a school administrator discusses Kazuo Masuda. Rest of tape is audio from filming reaction shots and a man reading letters written by Kazuo Masuda while serving in Italy. Loni Ding can be heard directing in the background. Original …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 20 No. 15 (April 14, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-15)

Selected article titles: "442nd Infantry Spearheads New Italy Drive" (p. 1), "Secretary Stimson Describes Attack on Nisei GI as 'Outrage'" (p. 2), "Japanese American GIs, Back From War, Prefer California" (p. 2), "University Students Rout Seattle Racists. 150 Attend Meeting Called to Protest Return of Evacuees; Distribute Pro-Nisei Literature" (p. 3), "Four to Face Trial for …

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doc Application for certificate of identification (aliens of enemy nationalities), Form AR-AE-22, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-86)

An application for certificate of identification, Form AR-AE-22, filled by Itsuhei Takano. The United States Government requires all aliens of enemy nationalities, including Italy, Germany, and Japan, to apply at a post office in February 1942. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_41_001

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img A mother receiving her son's Silver Star (ddr-densho-114-33)

Original caption: Honolulu, T. H. The Silver Star Medal is posthumously awarded Sgt. Charles K. Harada of 936 Wahikiki St., Honolulu, T. H. for gallantry in action near Castellina, Italy, 12 July 1944, with Co. G, 442nd Inf. Here the presentation has been made to his mother, Mrs. Hana Harada, by Chaplain (Col.) Corwin W. Olds, …

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img Nisei soldiers sorting confiscated goods (ddr-densho-114-23)

Original caption: Breacia Area, Italy. Confiscated material goes into a trailer which is run down a line of material at the Fifth Army Concentration Area. L to R: Pvt. George Nasuschige, Company C, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, of Poston Arizona and Pfc. Masao Irana of Company "D", 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment of Honolulu, Hawaii. …

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img Inspecting a German kitchen (ddr-densho-114-136)

Original caption: Breacia Area, Italy. The Germans brought with them their own horse-drawn field kitchens, to the Fifth Army enemy concentration area. Here, Pfc. Genzo Toguchi, Headquarters Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment of Honolulu, Hawaii and Sgt. Seisaburo Taba, Headquarters Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, also of Honolulu, inspecting a German kitchen. Fifth Army. …

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doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, July 22, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-86)

A letter from Makoto Okine to his father, Seiichi Okine, in the Rohwer incarceration camp. Makoto writes from "Leghorn" [=Livorno] Italy where he is deployed as a US Army soldier. The letter is mailed via Army/Air Post Office, New York, by U.S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, he describes his duty, guarding prisoners while they …

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Collection Iino Family Collection (ddr-densho-368)

Accession 1: This collection contains selections from two photo albums. One album of photographs and other materials associated with Corporal William Iino's military service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France between 1944 and 1945. The second album contains photographs and other materials associated with the 50th reunion of the 442nd RCT in …

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doc Letters from Makoto Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 9, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-84)

Contains an envelope and two letters sent from Makoto Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Makoto writes from Lecco, Italy, where he is deployed as a U.S. Army soldier to his parents who are incarcerated in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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