464 items
464 items
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-272)
They were issued captured German sleeping bags made of some kind of animal skin; Tad is going to have a jacket made from one; saw a show at Leghorn (Livorno);still waiting for orders. Parents' note on envelope back: 274 Wednesday Oct. 24, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-60)
Tad and company learned how to shoot a 30 caliber machine gun; drawing included. 62 Friday, Nov. 10, 1944
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-96)
From Camp Blanding bivouac. Written on Wednesday night and Thursday morning; the Thursday portion of the letter details a surprise gas attack drill the company had the night before. Parents' note on envelope back: 99 Monday Dec. 18, 1944
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-39)
Another day at the firing range, where Tad scored high enough to be placed in the top quarter. Tad has kitchen duty the next day: "Boy, am I mad!" Parents' note on envelope back: (40) Tuesday Oct. 17, 1944 A.M.
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-274)
Still waiting for orders; asks for $20 so if he goes to Switzerland he can buy a watch; asks if they have found a house and how long they might stay there. Parents' note on envelope back: 276 Thursday Oct. 25, 1945
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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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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-386)
Not much happening; they may not get their promotions since they are going home; thinks he may be leaving around August 12 or 17th. Parents' note on envelope back: 389 Monday Aug. 19, 1946
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-343)
Got four letters and the package with the hair tonic; is going to Florence soon to pick up tea set; hopes they sent the cigarettes because he wants to buy the dinner set before he leaves. Parents' note on envelope back: 346 Monday April 1, 1946 Request for magazines and socks
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-132)
Parents' note on envelope back: 135 Thursday Feb 15, 1945 PM
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-104)
Parents' note on envelope back: 107 Wednesday Jan 3, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-353)
Going to a movie tonight; got two letters from them; he and Terry (Shimabukuro) play badminton every night; missing seeing movies in a regular theater. Parents' note on envelope back: 356 Monday April 29, 1946
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-247)
Tad received a package, complained not getting paid until Monday and requested for some Magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 248 Saturday Sept 8, 1945 request for magazines
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-314)
Tried to see John the other day, but he was out; asks if they can send cigarettes because he can sell them for a profit to the Italians; is sending a photo of him with his horse. Parents' note on envelope back: 317 Thursday Jan. 10, 1946
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-170)
Tad helped out in kitchen during K.P., and encloses an April 15, 1945 Stars and Stripes (Mediterranean) newspaper clipping featuring a brief about the 442nd Infantry Regiment receiving Army-issued Combat Lessons pamphlets. Parents' note on envelope back: 173 Monday April 23, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-78)
Tad's company has a formal inspection the next day. Tad had a chance to apply for Officer's Candidate School but chose not to; he says it's hard work and he'd likely go overseas after he finished. Tad says he'll "become an officer, I'll come up the hard way." Parents' note on envelope back: 81 Monday Nov. …
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-117)
Tad went to the barber: "my head looks like an open book." Parents' note on envelope back: 120 Monday Jan. 29, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-110)
Dated December 4, 1945, but likely an error on Tad's part (the envelope says January 5th). Parents' note on envelope back: 113 Monday Jan. 8, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-187)
Tad went swimming in a fine lake and had cherries, and then requested for some magazines.
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-154)
Tad revealed that he was in south of France, talked about weather and P.X., and hoping to get some souvenirs. Parents' note on envelope back: 157 Friday March 30, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-296)
The Thanksgiving dinner the night before was good, turkey and all the dressings; will be getting a raise with his new rank; hasn't sent the watch yet. Parents' note on envelope back: #298 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945 Request for magazines and socks
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-266)
Bought an id bracelet at the PX; went into Pisa and came back on a horse and buggy; saw the movie "A Bell for Adano"; rode around in a Vespa. Parents' note on envelope back: 268 Monday Oct. 15, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-295)
They are having a Thanksgiving dinner that night; his promotion orders have not gone through yet, but soon; his photos should be ready soon. Parents' note on envelope back: #297 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-335)
Drove to Carrara with friends for the day; glad his packages arrived okay; heard Aunts Tomi and Kiyo are expecting; asks for more cigarettes; hope to visit Rome soon. Parents' note on envelope back: 338 Thursday March 14, 1946 Request for magazines and candy
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-199)
Tad described boredom in the band, sent a photo home and requested some magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 201 Tuesday June 19, 1945 request for magazines
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-316)
Weather has been cold; had turkey and "maze-gohan" for New Year's; imagines Market Street in San Francisco was crowded, he will home for New Year's next year. Parents' note on envelope back: 319 Wednesday Jan. 23, 1946