Sexo

Male

Fecha de Nacimiento

1925-3-14

Lugar de Nacimiento

Clackamas OR, U.S.A.

Inducted

1944-6-21, Ft. Douglas UT

Tipo de Alistamiento

Draftee

Afiliación Militar

Army

Tipo de servicio prestado

War,peacetime

Tipo de unidad militar

Support

Unidades a las que sirvió

442nd Regimental Combat Team, F Company, 2nd Battalion; C Company, 100th Battalion

Especialidad militar

Infantryman

Asignado

Florida, USA; France; Italy

Retirado

Ft. George G. Meade MD

Responsabilidad en la unidad

To meet and destroy the enemy in the most efficient manner.

Responsabilidad individual

Rifleman; Bazooka Man; Squad Leader.

Batallas principales (si sirvió en una zona de guerra)

Rhineland, North Apennines, Po Valley Campaigns

Reconocimientos, medallas, menciones (individuales o de la unidad)

Bronze Star Medal (For Valor)

Good Conduct Medal

Army of Occupation Medal

European African Middle Eastern Ribbon w/3 Battle Stars

World War II Victory Ribbon

Distinguished Unit Badge w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters

Condiciones de Vida

At the front we slept wherever we could find shelter - mostly in slit trenches. We discarded our rain gear so if it rained we just got wet.

We only carried our rifle, ammo and K rations.

We didn't bathe for weeks and ate only K's.

When the war was over it was heaven to eat regular meals.

Recuerdo más vívido de la experiencia militar

During the night, by tying our legs with rope to the guys in the next trench, one would always be awakened by pulling their leg when it was their turn to watch. That way three out of four guys would get some sleep.

Lo que más extraño durante su tiempo en las fuerzas armadas

Japanese food, sports, Nisei women.

¿En lo personal, qué obtuvo de su experiencia militar?

That I did my duty and hopefully brought honor and dignity to my family by serving in the 442nd RCT. Also a sense of pride for myself and fellow veterans.

Coming home with the regiment and receiving a hero's welcome in New York and our 7th Presidential Citation from President Truman in Washington, D.C. was the climax of my military service.