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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-287)

Just got back from Switzerland and had 13 letters from them; bought a watch for himself and for To-chan; asks for an overseas cap and magazines; will send postcards from Switzerland soon. Parents' note on envelope back: 289 Tuesday Nov. 20, 1945 Request for overseas cap and magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-93)

Tad asks his parents to send money for train fare, around $70. Includes a drawing of Tad's pack for bivouac. Parents' note on envelope back: 96 Thursday Dec. 14, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-283)

Got packages from them including Christmas presents, and from Obisan and Ojisan (aunt and uncle) with a lot of Japanese food; he is busy with his office job which includes driving to Leghorn (Livorno) for the morning papers. Parents' note on envelope back: 285 Monday Nov 5, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-15)

Tad says that he received a letter from his grandfather. Also mentions that he got a haircut that looks just like when Okamoto-san would cut his hair. Tad and "the gang" are planning to go to Jacksonville if they get the weekend off, and Tad is a bit worried about running out of money; he says …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-49)

Tad is now responsible for 12 men; being promoted to corporal means a good deal more responsibility. The day before, Tad's company had "lessons in jungle warfare," which he describes in detail. Includes a drawing of one of the obstacles they had to cross. Parents' note on envelope back: (50) Saturday Oct 28, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-226)

Tad requested his olive drab uniform (shirt and trousers) as he may be getting a five-day pass soon and planed to have photo taken with the uniform with all his ribbon and combat badge. Parents' note on envelope back: 228 Tuesday Aug 7, 1945 request for pants and shirt

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-249)

Tad was confident that he would be home by next birthday, and noted that, as he gained more experience in veterinary training with horses and mules, he had grown fond of the horses, finding them "just like dogs". Parents' note on envelope back: 251 Friday Sept. 14, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-32)

Tad says they had their first go at the obstacle course in camp. Parents' note on envelope back: (33) Monday Oct. 9, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-168)

Tad describes training and hike through the countryside; Tad enclosed an April 11, 1945 Stars and Stripes (Mediterranean) newspaper clipping featuring victory of Nisei regiment. Parents' note on envelope back: 171 Thursday April 19, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-253)

Check-in letter from Italy: Tad had the shirt they sent altered; wondering why he hasn't gotten many letters lately; will write to some friends; asks for socks and magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 255 Sept 29, 1945 Saturday request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-3)

Another check-in from Memphis en route to Florida. Mentions that local Black populations were treated poorly and forced to sit in separate train cars. Parents' note on envelope back: (4) Saturday Sept 9, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-61)

Very short, written after a night drill (noted 1:30 AM, underlined twice). Parents' note on envelope back: 63 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-225)

Tad had a busy day: traveled to Lucca and Pisa, visited the Leaning Tower in Pisa, bought some stamps, went to the USO show that night and received packages with stationary, candies, cookies and socks. Tad mailed (separately) his portrait drawn by an local artist at the Red Cross club. Parents' note on envelope back: 227 …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-259)

Still waiting for letters from them, went target shooting with a friend. Parents' note on envelope back: 261 Saturday Oct. 13, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-40)

Tad received photos from his parents. Asks them to send him a sweatshirt. Parents' note on envelope back: (41) Tuesday Oct. 17, 1944 P.M.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-55)

Tad had field exercises that day and had to call an ambulance when one of the men injured themselves. The night before, the company did night drills. Tad got paid again, $43.60 in total. Parents' note on envelope back: (57) Saturday Nov. 4, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-88)

Parents' note on envelope back: 91 Saturday Dec. 9, 1944

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doc Letter from Tad Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. T. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-419)

V-Mail sketch of Tad

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-258)

Talks about selling cigarettes to Italians to supplement Army pay. Family tagged this letter with a sticky note "selling cigarettes". Expects to move to Pisa soon; because the 442nd has priority, he will go home with the regiment when they go; asks for lighter fluid and magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 260 Saturday Sept. 29, …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-11)

Check-in letter from Camp Blanding, written in four parts throughout the day. Tad asks his parents to send him a book of his on zoology; he says "word got around that I'm a educated character on insects" and that his fellow campers ask him a lot of questions about bugs and animals. Parents' note on envelope …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-332)

Got three letters today, but packages are not coming; he is done showing training films so will be less busy. Parents' note on envelope back: 335 Tuesday March 12, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-329)

Has been very busy lately; the captain complimented his work on the inventory; He got a trumpet. Parents' note on envelope back: 332 Thursday Feb. 28, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-250)

Tad noted the movies were old American films dubbed in Italian; As he was writing, he was covering his new badge with cellophane. Parents' note on envelope back: 252 Thursday Sept. 20, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-25)

Tad led a simulated battle with his squad and won. Says that his cabin "looks like a fort" since his bunkmates are cleaning their machine gun; the letter includes a drawing of the gun. Parents' note on envelope back: (26) Tuesday Oct 3, 1944

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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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