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George Takizawa

Sexo
Male
Birth date
1920-5-29
Local de nascimento
Mineral WA, U.S.A.
Inducted
1942-3-15, Ft. Lewis WA
Tipo de alistamento
Draftee
Ramo das Forças Armadas
Army
Tipo de serviço
War
Tipo de Unidade
Combat
Unidades onde serviu
Co. I, 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Military specialty
Stock clerk; rifleman
Stationed
USA: Washington, Arkansas, Indiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Maryland, Texas
Other Countries: Italy, France
Separated
Ft. Sam Houston TX
Unit responsibility
In the states we were attached to the Quartermaster unit. Overseas our object was Liberation of Bruyeres, Biffontaine; Rescue of the Lost Battalion.
Personal responsibility
Rifleman, Scout
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Liberation of Bruyeres; Biffontaine; Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Awards, medals, citations (individual or unit)
American Theater Campaign
EAME Campaign w/1 Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
Purple Heart
Victory Ribbon
Distinguished Unit Badge
Bronze Star Medal
Living conditions
Living condition oversea was at a minimum. Bivouacked in pup tents. In combat, we slept anyplace where we could find cover from ground fire and shell burst. Fox-holes were filled with water. I had no time for entertainment.
Most vivid memory of military experience
War is hell - better to forget than trying to remember.
Missed most whilst in the military
A good home cooked meal. News from home.
Most important thing, personally, to come from military experience?
To be able to prove our loyalty regardless of flagrant violation of our civil rights.

I hope the younger generation will carry on where we left off and fight the discrimination which still exist.

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