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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-210)

Tad explains that the food in the Service Company is better because they receive supplies first and talked about having Japanese dishes like Tempura and Niku Nabe; reveals that he picked up a German automatic pistol some time ago and plans to bring it home as a souvenir. Tad ends with a request for more magazines. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-215)

Tad's unit is getting ready to move to Pisa next week. Parents' note on envelope back: 217 Monday July 16, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-207)

Tad reported receiving old photos from Genoa which was overexposed and planned to take more photos for friends. Parents' note on envelope back: 209 Monday July 2, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-209)

Tad explained why he did not write: saw a USO Show with Frank Sinatra and Phil Silvers and another visit to carnival; Tad received package and had an Italian lady alter the cap. Parents' note on envelope back: 211 Saturday July 7, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-211)

Tad received the requested items; Tad said that hat was perfect and the candies and chocolates were enjoyed by everyone; Tad includes a funny saying that after payday his wallet is "nice and fat again," but by the end of the month, "... the wallet will get thin and the stomach will stick out again...". Parents' …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-208)

Tad went to class and received permission to go to Milan tomorrow; Tad asks about his family's well-being and was sending home two pairs of size 8 1/2 silk stockings that were obtained from the Germans. Parents' note on envelope back: 210 Saturday July 7, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-206)

Tad received ETO ribbon and was excited for the coming combat badge, meaning a $10 pay raise; Tad requested for socks and more candies. Parents' note on envelope back: 208 Monday July 2, 1945 request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-205)

Tad heard rumor that they would go home in 6 months, and requested some candy and magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 207 Saturday June 30, 1945 request for magazine and candy

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-204)

Tad moved to Lecco and received the mouthpiece. Parents' note on envelope back: 206 Saturday June 30, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-203)

Tad started teaching bugle class today and was free of K.P. and guard duty. Parents' note on envelope back: 205 Friday June 29, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-213)

Tad played during parade for 4th of July, rented a boat and went swimming in the afternoon. Parents' note on envelope back: 215 Saturday July 14, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-214)

Tad received a letter from Tomi from which he recounted the story of Hiro is being chased by dogs; Tad noted to send more stamps home because his father was fond of them and requested additional magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 216 Monday July 16, 1945 request for magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-202)

Tad went to Lecco, rowed a boat and would start teaching bugle. Parents' note on envelope back: 204 Friday June 29, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-212)

Tad promoted to P.F.C. and showed his changed address. Parents' note on envelope back: 214 Thursday July 12, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-217)

Tad corrected that they will move on Thursday to Leghorn (Livorno) and requested for music sheet and music notebook. Parents' note on envelope back: 219 Saturday July 21, 1945 request for music sheets and notebook

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-216)

Tad confirmed that the unit would either move to Pisa or Leghorn (Livorno); Tad received an old package and a lot letter from parents and friends. Parents' note on envelope back: 218 Saturday July 21, 1945 request for magazines

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