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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-389)

Just returned from a trip to Rome to check on reports of plane crashes; didn't have time to sightsee, but walked around Rome a bit; got a package with canned goods and candy. Parents' note on envelope back: 392 Monday Aug 26, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-382)

Reports that he and Ryo's work is considered essential and they will have to stay longer than intended so he will not be home until September; but he will be a sergeant by then and the boats will be less crowded, better for him since he gets seasick. Parents' note on envelope back: 385 Monday Aug. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-64)

Tad saw Zane Shironitta earlier that night, who looks well. A general came by to watch the company's firing range practice earlier that day. Parents' note on envelope back: 66 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-28)

Tad thanks his parents for sending stamps. Says that during lineup for guard duty, an officer singled out Tad and another man as particularly well-prepared, so he only had to act as a relief. Tad is "a very proud boy" so proud I'm afraid I won't be able to wear the same sized hat again." Ends …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-173)

Tad reported the ending of the measles quarantine and a surprise reunion with John. Parents' note on envelope back: 176 Saturday April 28, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-377)

He and Ryo (Uchida) went to Florence and went to a wax museum; Ryo was going out on a trip while he stays at the office; the Lieutenant is impressed with how many bodies they have brought back; he saw in the paper that the 442nd got a big welcome home. Parents' note on envelope back: …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-146)

Tad and Chester saw "A Song To Remember" at the movies. Parents' note on envelope back: 149 Wednesday Feb 28, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-36)

Tad got paid that day ("Boy, oh boy, oh boy!"). Mentions that he saved a few shells from the shooting range for Freddy and Tommy. Tad also says he got a letter from Frank Okazaki (sp?). Parents' note on envelope back: (37) Oct. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-366)

He and Ryo are moving to Castelfiorentino outside Florence to start working for the Grave Registration Unit; he told Terry (Shimabukuro) that he could use their address for mail so when he gets stateside he will come by to pick it up. Parents' note on envelope back: 369 Thursday June 20, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-370)

He is on the island of Elba looking for the grave of a flyer shot down there, but couldn't track it down, so spent the night before heading back; says the island is beautiful and they went swimming; since he is the ranking man in the group the others ask his permission to do anything and …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-388)

Went to Rome for a couple of days; Henry Fukui came to the cemetery to visit graves of men he knew; hopes to be able to get a car when he gets home. Parents' note on envelope back: 391 Thursday Aug. 22, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-27)

Tad says Jacksonville is quite crowded and a good deal bigger than Salt Lake City. Says the locals were very friendly towards him and his friends, but he was upset by the racism he witnessed towards the Black population: "they sure treat the Negroes like dirt." While Tad was away, Zane Shironitta came to camp to …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-362)

Thinking of going to the military cemetery for memorial day with Ryo (Uchida); Ryo is working the newspaper by himself, so Tad is helping write some articles; tell them not to believe what they hear about the 442nd coming come. Parents' note on envelope back: 364 Friday June 7,1946 Request for magazines and cigarettes

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-109)

Tad thinks John Miyasaki is in Maryland now, but he isn't sure. Life at camp "sure is lazy" compared to before (they get up late - 7 a.m.). Parents' note on envelope back: 112 Saturday Jan. 6, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-352)

A second letter on Easter Sunday; very quiet in camp; would like to go to Rome, but might not be able to take time off; Terry (Shimabukuro) got a letter from Mike Masaoka saying that the regiment might be deactivated and sent home in June, but doesn't know for sure. Parents' note on envelope back: 355 …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-189)

Tad and Chester Fukuhara received a weekend pass and requested some candy; Tad shared rumor that 442nd Regiment will be heading back soon. Parents' note on envelope back: 191 Monday June 4, 1945 request for candy

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-398)

He and Ryo are back from Venice, they had a good time he should be leaving the beginning of October. Parents' note on envelope back: 401 Wed. Oct. 9, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-62)

Tad's friend Ted Matsushima left camp the day before. Tad describes a battle exercise from earlier that day. Also mentions that he's started going to separate classes at the Non-Commissioned Officer school, which will give him a better chance of a promotion after finishing basic training. Parents' note on envelope back: 64 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-390)

He and Ryo went out on a trip together to the area that Tad had been at the beginning of his tour; found three bodies; asks them to look up in his diary when he was in Publican, they took pictures there. Parents' note on envelope back: 393 Thursday Sept 5, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-58)

Tad and John Miyasaki went to Silver Springs that day, which was "a swell trip". Includes stamps for To-chan from John. Parents' note on envelope back: 60 Wednesday Nov. 8, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-369)

His place in Castelfiorentino is really nice; he and Ryo (Uchida) are going to the island of Elba to look for a missing flyer soon; the group is very military rank conscious and they eat at a separate table from the private. Parents' note on envelope back: 372 Monday June 24, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-74)

Tad went to the dentist and got three fillings. Mentions that Kawaguchi went to Topaz. Tad's on leave seven weeks from the date the letter is written. Today was the company's first day firing mortars; the letter includes a drawing of Tad and a mortar. Parents' note on envelope back: 77 Friday Nov. 24, 1944

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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-535-176)

Tad describes spending a pleasant morning with John and getting a haircut, Tad was reassigned to company for the coming battle. Parents' note on envelope back: 178 Thursday May 3, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-392)

He and Ryo are going out on another trip to Castelnuovo di Monti, this should be their last trip; they went to a local festival in the town of Empoli. Parents' note on envelope back: 395 Friday Sept. 13, 1946

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