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Narrator Dave T. Maruya

Nisei male. Born May 25, 1920, in Brawley, California. Grew up in Brawley where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, drafted into the army, and served with the Military Intelligence Service in Japan and Korea. After discharge, returned to California.
Robert M. Wada Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-360-10)
vh Robert M. Wada Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-360-10)
Stopping in Japan on the way to Korea

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

Ike Hatchimonji Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-381-17)
vh Ike Hatchimonji Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-381-17)
Being drafted into the army and serving in Korea

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the …

Dave T. Maruya Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-403-23)
vh Dave T. Maruya Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-403-23)
Serving with an engineer battalion in Korea

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

James O. Ito Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-308-11)
vh James O. Ito Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-308-11)
Serving with military intelligence in Korea

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

Art Ishida Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-363-23)
vh Art Ishida Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-363-23)
Drafted into the army and being shipped to Korea

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the …

Narrator George H. Morishita

Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Los Angeles area. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, lived in Sawtelle, California, for a time before being drafted in the army and serving in Korea. Lived in Arizona and Nevada after the war.

Narrator Albert A. Oyama

Nisei male. Born April 10, 1926, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Montavilla, Oregon, where father ran a Japanese-language newspaper. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After the war, served in Korea in the U.S. military. Returned to Oregon and became a physician.
Jeeps being loaded on ship (ddr-csujad-38-449)
img Jeeps being loaded on ship (ddr-csujad-38-449)
The photo was taken when 24th Infantry Division departed for Korea. The caption reads: Jeeps being loaded on ship. Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_031_002
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 25 (December 29, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-52)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 25 (December 29, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-52)
Selected article titles: "Masaoka Presents JACL's Recommendations to Expedite Evacuation Claims Program" (p. 1), "Report 26 Nisei Soldiers War Prisoners in Korea" (p. 1), "Immigration Board to Hear Arguments in Deportations Involving Proscribed Groups" (p. 3), "Housewife Turns Sprinkler on Nisei Gardener Pickets" (p. 3), "Hirabayashis Take Children, 40 Pairs of Shoes to Beirut" (p. 7), …
George H. Morishita Interview (ddr-manz-1-137)
vh George H. Morishita Interview (ddr-manz-1-137)
Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Los Angeles area. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, lived in Sawtelle, California, for a time before being drafted in the army and serving in Korea. Lived in Arizona and Nevada after the war.

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Narrator James O. Ito

Nisei male. Born August 10, 1914, in Riverside, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, California. Graduated from college before World War II. During the war, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Was a key person heading Heart Mountain's agricultural program. Served in the Military Intelligence Service in Korea.

Narrator Min Tonai

Nisei male. Born February 6, 1929, in San Pedro, California. Grew up on Terminal Island, California, where father ran several successful stores. During World War II, removed with family to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. After leaving camp returned to California to attend school. Served in Korea and …

Narrator Ike Hatchimonji

Nisei male. Born January 8, 1928, in El Centro, California. Grew up in various places while father established a seed business. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp, served in the army in Korea. Established a career with the foreign service, working …
Order battle map, Korean War front line (ddr-csujad-38-471)
doc Order battle map, Korean War front line (ddr-csujad-38-471)
Order battle map with George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes on his experience during the Korean War. He captured Chinese soldiers of the Eight Rote Army in Paech'on, Korea and interrogated them. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 6 (August 12, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-32)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 6 (August 12, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-32)
Selected article titles: "Eleven Hawaiian Nisei Gis Reported Missing in Action With U.S. Forces in Korea" (p. 1), "California's Democratic Party Convention Calls for Repeal of State's Alien Land Statute" (p. 1), "Report Draft-Eligible Nisei Will Be Called for Duty on Same Basis as All Other Citizens" (p. 2), "JACL Urges No Further Cuts in Proposed …
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 1 (July 14, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-28)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 1 (July 14, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-28)
Selected article titles: "Distinguished Service Cross Awarded Honolulu Corporal Killed in Action in Korea" (p. 1), "House Committee Approves $500,000 Budget Request for Evacuee Claims Settlement" (p. 1), "JACL ADC Asks for Passage of Naturalization Equality Bill" (p. 1), "Speedy Revision of Evacuee Claims Program Urged to Help Rectify Wartime Mistake" (p. 2), "Issue of Property …
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 5 (July 31, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-31)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 5 (July 31, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-31)
Selected article titles: "House DP immigration bill includes Japanese" (p. 1), "Seattle next site of 442nd RCT 15th anniversary reunion in '58" (p. 1), "Resolution admitting 500 U.S.-adopted war orphans from Japan and Korea sent to White House for Ike's signature" (p. 1), "Equal consideration for Japanese in Trading With Enemy Act amendments plea of JACL …
Hiroshi Terry Terakawa Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-12)
vh Hiroshi Terry Terakawa Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-12)
Nisei male. Born January 3, 1929, in Kyoto, Japan. Came to United States as a young child with parents. Moved frequently as a child due to father's role as a Buddhist minister, living in places like Walnut Grove and Marysville, California. During World War II, was living in Salt Lake City. Drafted into the army and …

Narrator Hiroshi Terry Terakawa

Nisei male. Born January 3, 1929, in Kyoto, Japan. Came to United States as a young child with parents. Moved frequently as a child due to father's role as a Buddhist minister, living in places like Walnut Grove and Marysville, California. During World War II, was living in Salt Lake City. Drafted into the army and …
Taejon Church (ddr-csujad-38-517)
img Taejon Church (ddr-csujad-38-517)
Photographed is Taejon Church in South Korea. It was probably taken after the Battle of Taejon. Includes corpses of Korean civilians who were killed during the battle. The caption reads: Behind Taejon Church. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
Funeral service for Pfc. Jack Arakawa (ddr-njpa-5-54)
img Funeral service for Pfc. Jack Arakawa (ddr-njpa-5-54)
Caption on reverse: "Italian war brides attend GI's funeral: Memorial services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the McCully Higashi Hongwanji for Pfc. Jack C. Arakawa, 29, a veteran of the 442nd combat team, who was killed in action near Taejon, Korea, on July 16. Pictured above is the widow, Mrs. Lia Arakawa (second from …
Ben Takeshita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-467)
vh Ben Takeshita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-467)
Nisei male. Born August 2, 1930, in San Mateo, California. During World War II, removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Due to parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," transferred to Tule Lake when it was designated a segregation center. After leaving camp, returned to San Mateo, …

Narrator Ben Takeshita

Nisei male. Born August 2, 1930, in San Mateo, California. During World War II, removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Due to parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," transferred to Tule Lake when it was designated a segregation center. After leaving camp, returned to San Mateo, …
George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (ddr-csujad-38-417)
img George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (ddr-csujad-38-417)
A scrapbook compiled by George Nobuo Naohara, a Kibei Nisei soldier who served in the Korean War. Included are photographs taken during his military service in the Korean War, stationing in the 24th Infantry Division Headquarters in Kokura, Japan and serving as a member of Interrogation of Prisoners of War in Korea. See this object in …
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