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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-31)

Tad says that he read in the Pacific Citizen that PFC Takeshi Yatabe had been hurt; Tad says that he hopes Takeshi's parents aren't too worried. Tad tried to meet up with Hank (Henry) Fukui but they missed one another. The letter is written four weeks after Tad's arrival to camp. Tad says he'll be back …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-98)

From Camp Blanding bivouac. Sent halfway through the trip. Parents' note on envelope back: 101 Thursday Dec. 21, 1944 P.M.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-284)

He is very busy at work, filling in for the men who have gone home already; might go to Florence to watch a football game; the post office is filled with Christmas packages. Written on back of envelope by parents" 286 Thursday Nov. 8, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-144)

Tad and friends saw "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"?: it was "a very good movie." Tad mentions that he might have the chance to take some college courses, but is going to wait and see if he's sent overseas. Parents' note on envelope back: 147 Wednesday Feb 28, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-119)

Tad and Shiro saw "Roughly Speaking" at the movies; it was "a nice picture." So far, Tad has been "running around having a nice time" at Fort Meade. Says the living quarters are very nice, just like a college campus. Tad and company are living in the fort itself, not in the camp. The weather is …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-278)

Still waiting for order to return to service company; got 4 cans of lighter fluid at the PX so doesn't need them to send; practiced shooting with his pistol; met Shig Imai, but hasn't bumped into any other friends. Parents' note on envelope back: 280 Wednesday Oct. 31, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-8)

Tad and Ted Matsushima are squad leaders for drills. Tad mentions that the drills make him hungry; says he "felt like a horse during supper. Parents' note on envelope back: (9) Sept 15, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-10)

Asks that his parents tell To-chan to send him a letter, but not to use difficult words, since Tad's Japanese is rusty. Tad says he wrote to Frank, Bill and Paul. Describes the first hike of training and says there are plans to swim Saturday; the lake at camp is "a little bigger than Lake Merced." …

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doc Postcard from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-412)

Letting them know he is in Amarillo, Texas. Written on top edge of postcard: Sept 7, 1944 (Thursday)

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-359)

Wishes his mother a belated Mother's Day; hopes their move goes well; is assigned to telephone duty today; the sun tan uniform fits him and he had the patches and stripes sewn on; they had his favorite dish for lunch, hamburger. Parents' note on envelope back: 361 Wednesday May 22, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-291)

First typed letter. Got three letters and a package; is running the movie projector now as well as his other jobs; expects Bob (Yatabe) should be home now and asks that they let him know when he does get home; asks for magazines and socks. Parents' note on envelope back: #293 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945 request …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-75)

That day was the company's second and final day on the mortar range. After that, the camp had a review where the general inspected around 1000 men. Includes a drawing of the medal Tad bought - it's the same as the one he lost. Parents' note on envelope back: 78 Saturday Nov. 25, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-114)

Parents' note on envelope back: 117 Saturday Jan. 13, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-162)

Tad practiced in rifle range, and mentioned an upcoming salary of $60 ($10 increase for overseas deployment, with further increase if he earns combat infantryman's badge. Parents' note on envelope back: 165 Wednesday April 11, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-100)

From Camp Blanding bivouac. Parents' note on envelope back: 103 Tuesday Dec. 26, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-151)

Tad unexpectedly receiving a pass from captain to deliver an item in New York and having a good time. Parents' note on envelope back: 154 Monday March 5, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-279)

He is being kept busy at his new office job; still planning to go to Switzerland; went to a show. Parents' note on envelope back: 281 Thursday Nov. 1, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-262)

Got his pay; had dinner with his old company; a friend (Katsumi Kawaguchi) reenlisted and is headed to the Pacific theater after a furlough; requests more magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 264 Saturday Oct. 13, 1945 request for magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-17)

Parents' note on envelope back: (18) Monday Sept 24, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-129)

Tad and Shiro (and the rest of their company) are being shipped out. First, they'll go to the port of embarkation, which Tad thinks is next to New York. Tad tells his parents not to worry, that hell keep writing, and to pass on his thanks to Mr. Okamoto for fixing his watch. Parents' note on …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-321)

Plans to go to Cortina near the Austrian border for a weeks vacation; its a winter resort so plans to learn some winter sports; going to the movies that night; requests magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 324 Monday Feb. 11, 1946 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-346)

Apologizes for getting mad at her in his last letter, hope her feelings weren't hurt, but also he was not supposed to tell anyone when he and his regiment might go home so she has to keep it a secret. Parents' note on envelope back: 349 Monday April 8, 1946

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doc V-mail from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. Yoshio Ishida (ddr-densho-535-402)

Change of address for Tadashi Ishida

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-292)

Took some pictures and will send them as soon as they developed; had to drive the truck to town today. Parents' note on envelope back: #294 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-37)

Another day spent at the firing range; Tad's score qualified him as a sharpshooter, the 4th best out of 150 men. Parents' note on envelope back: (38) Saturday Oct 14, 1944

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