Paul William Nishimuta Collection
Dublin Core
Title
Paul William Nishimuta Collection
Creator
Nishimuta, Paul William
Description
Paul William Nishimuta was born on March 16, 1924 in Cushing, Oklahoma. Nishimuta joined the army in 1944 at the age of 20, serving as an infantry soldier, rifleman, and private in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) during World War Two. Nishimuta served in Italy, France, and Germany, and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Italy. After his service he was a sales representative for the Lawton Constitution newspaper in Lawton, Oklahoma, later moving to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1969 to manage the West Hawaii Today newspaper. After his retirement in 1985, Nishimuta moved to San Diego to live with his family. Nishimuta passed away on July 13, 2015 at the age of 91.
This collection contains approximately 150 photographs, 3 letters, 2 newspaper clippings, 2 packs of negatives, and 1 photograph album that describe Paul William Nishimuta’s service as a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) during World War Two.
This collection contains approximately 150 photographs, 3 letters, 2 newspaper clippings, 2 packs of negatives, and 1 photograph album that describe Paul William Nishimuta’s service as a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) during World War Two.
Subject
Identity and values--American Japanese
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Type
image; text
Format
JPEG; PDF
Extent
241 items
Date
1940s
Spatial Coverage
Florence, Italy; Rome, Italy; Livorno, Italy; Villa d'Este, Italy; Bellagio, Italy; New York, New York, United States of America; Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Source
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
2016.005
Items in the Paul William Nishimuta Collection Collection
World War Two soldiers looking at each other outside
Photograph of two World War Two soldiers looking at each other outside.
Woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach
Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.
Paul William Nishimuta posing at the beach
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing at the beach.
World War Two soldier posing at the beach
Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing at the beach.
Women and children posing in beach chairs
Photograph of two women and three children posing in beach chairs.
Woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach
Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.
World War Two soldier posing outside of tents
Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside of tents.
World War Two soldier posing outside of a tent
Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside of a tent.
World War Two soldiers sitting on beach chairs
Photograph of two World War Two soldiers sitting on beach chairs.
Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of a tent with a sign for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Baker Company
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of a tent with a sign for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Baker Company.
World War Two soldiers walking on a beach
Photograph of five World War Two soldiers walking on a beach.
Group of World War Two soldiers sitting in a car
Photograph of a group of World War Two soldiers sitting in a car.
Group of World War Two soldiers posing outside
Photograph of a group of World War Two soldiers posing outside.
World War Two soldiers outside looking at smoke
Photograph of World War Two soldiers outside looking at smoke.
World War Two soldiers pointing outside
Photograph of four World War Two soldiers outside, two of which are pointing to the right.
World War Two soldiers walking with a woman in a piazza
Photograph of two World War Two soldiers walking with a woman in a piazza.
World War Two soldier and women eating outside
Photograph of a World War Two soldier and three women eating outside.
World War Two soldier walking with women in a piazza
Photograph of a World War Two soldier walking with two women in a piazza.
World War Two soldier and women eating outside
Photograph of a World War Two soldier and three women eating outside.
Aerial view of a complex with buildings and a park
Photograph of an aerial view of a complex with buildings and a park.
Paul William Nishimuta, a World War Two soldier, and two women posing outside
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta, a World War Two soldier, and two women posing outside.
World War Two soldiers and woman standing in front of statue
Photograph of three World War Two soldiers and a woman standing in front of a statue.
World War Two soldier posing outside by water
Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside by water.
World War Two soldiers posing at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy
Photograph of two World War Two soldiers posing at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.
Paul William Nishimuta posing with a bicycle at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing with a bicycle at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.
Paul William Nishimuta posing outside by water
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside by water.
World War Two soldiers and a woman posing on a balcony
Photograph of two World War Two soldiers and a woman posing on a balcony.
World War Two soldier posing outside by water
Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside by water.
World War Two soldiers sitting in a stadium
Photograph of World War Two soldiers sitting in a stadium.
Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome, Italy
Photograph of the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome, Italy.
World War Two soldier writing outside in tent
Photograph of a World War Two soldier writing outside in a tent.
World War Two soldiers posing by and working on a boat
Photograph of World War Two soldiers posing by and working on a boat.
World War Two soldier posing by the B Company orderly room
Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing by the B Company orderly room.
World War Two soldier and woman posing outside
Photograph of a World War Two soldier and woman posing outside.
Exterior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy
Photograph of the exterior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Exterior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy
Photograph of the exterior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Paul William Nishimuta and a World War Two soldier sitting in front of a building
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a World War Two soldier sitting in front of a building.
World War Two soldiers posing outside of a hotel
Two World War Two soldiers posing outside of a hotel for enlisted men.
Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of stairs
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of stairs.
Man in uniform standing in front of a door
Photograph of a man in uniform standing in front of a door.
Interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy
Photograph of the interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Fountain in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City
Photograph of a fountain in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Paul William Nishimuta and a woman posing with skis
Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a woman posing with skis.
Collection Tree
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