Japanese American Military Experience Database
Jim Yoshio Tazoi
Gender
Male
Birth date
1919-8-28
Place of birth
Garland UT, U.S.A.
Inducted
1941-3-1, Garland UT
Enlistment type
Volunteer
Service branch
Army
Service type
War
Unit type
Combat
Units served
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company K
442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company K
Military specialty
Radioman
Stationed
USA: CA, TX
Other Countries: Italy, France, England
Other Countries: Italy, France, England
Unit responsibility
Artillery support for 442nd RCT; Infantry
Personal responsibility
Radio man for Co. K 442nd RCT
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Rescue of Lost Battalion, Italy and France
Awards, medals, citations (individual or unit)
8 Unit Presidential Citations by 442nd RCT
Individual Awards:
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart w/ Oak Leaf Cluster
Bronze Star
Cross of Valor (Italian Government)
Individual Awards:
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart w/ Oak Leaf Cluster
Bronze Star
Cross of Valor (Italian Government)
