Tatsuo Yamane photographs
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Title
Tatsuo Yamane photographs
Creator
Yamane, Tatsuo: collector
Description
Tatsuo Yamane was born in Hawaii and attended grammar school in Japan, where he acquired excellent Japanese reading and writing skills. He later finished his high school education in Fresno, California. During his military service he was a Japanese interrogator for the Military Intelligence Service.
Yamane served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre in New Guinea and Morotai Island in Indonesia.
Yamane served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre in New Guinea and Morotai Island in Indonesia.
Extent
94 items
Date
1941-1946
Source
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
2014.001
Items in the Tatsuo Yamane photographs Collection
United States military encampment along the beach of Morotai Island
US Military encampment along the shore of Morotai Island landing. Camp hidden among the palm trees and surrounded by water.
American soldiers armed and trekking through town on Morotai Island
Soldiers armed and trekking through town on Morotai Island. About to pass through a gate towards houses under the shade of palm trees.
Sledding and skiing
Trainees playing in the snow. (Left photo) Unknown troop sledding down a hill. (Right photo) Group ready to ski down the hill.
Tatsuo Yamane holding his camera next to his car
Tatsuo Yamane holding his camera standing next to his car.
Tatsuo Yamane with friend at Camp Leonard Wood
Tatsuo Yamane and friend (holding a shovel) next to the barracks at Camp Leonard Wood.
Four trainees relaxing by their tents at Camp Leonard Wood
Four trainees relaxing by their tents at Camp Leonard Wood, Missouri during basic training.
Digging trenches at Camp Leonard Wood
Six trainees, including Tatsuo Yamane (second to the right) digging trenches in the woods at Camp Leonard Wood for basic training. All are wearing the same uniforms and equipped with shovels.
Group photo on the bulldozer
Group photo of twelve guys on the bulldozer. Tatsuo Yamane located top row, second to the right. Taken during basic training at Camp Leonard Wood, Missouri in the woods.
Trainees building another bridge across the river
Trainees building another bridge across the river. Two officers standing on the sand overseeing the work. Other completed bridge to the left of one being worked on.
Tatsuo Yamane smoking while cleaning the stairs of the barracks
Tatsuo Yamane smoking a cigarette while cleaning the stairs of one of the barracks at Camp Leonard Wood.
Tatsuo Yamane on the stairs of building in a Japanese P.O.W [Prisoners of War] camp
![Tatsuo Yamane on the stairs of building in a Japanese P.O.W [Prisoners of War] camp](https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/square_thumbnails/21709096805ef2b6cb4115348c3fb320.jpg "Tatsuo Yamane on the stairs of building in a Japanese P.O.W [Prisoners of War] camp")
Tatsuo Yamane on the stairs of a building in a Japanese P.O.W. [Prisoners of War] camp in Mindanao.
Tatsuo Yamane in encampment surrounded by jungle
Tatsuo Yamane in encampment surrounded by the jungle [in New Guinea].
Group of five men posing in front of an airplane
Group of five (unknown) men posing in front of airplane at airfield on Admiralty Island. Tall palm trees in the background.
Children playing volleyball at Japanese P.O.W. [Prisoners of War] camp
![Children playing volleyball at Japanese P.O.W. [Prisoners of War] camp](https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/square_thumbnails/fd632e0af5273a395341785d00577737.jpg "Children playing volleyball at Japanese P.O.W. [Prisoners of War] camp")
Children playing volleyball at Japanese P.O.W. [Prisoners of War] Camp in Mindanao.
U.S. military planes on the airfield runway in New Guinea
U.S. military planes on the airfield runway in New Guinea.
Fleet of U.S. ships spread out in the ocean along the horizon
Fleet of U.S. ships spread out in the ocean along the horizon. On their way to New Guinea.
Hirai and Tatsuo Yamane sitting on the sand by camp
Hirai and Tatsuo Yamane sitting on the sand by camp [in New Guinea]. Tents can be seen in the background.
Group picture in California before shipping off to Pacific
The team of ten guys at training camp in California about to be shipped to the Pacific. Tatsuo Yamane is second from the rear on the right. Row of tents behind them.
Fighter jet hidden in the middle of camp
Fighter jet hidden in the middle of camp in the jungle of the Morotai Island.
Unknown soldier making camp in the jungle
Unknown soldier, with shovel in hand, making camp in the jungle.
Kneeling in the jungle foliage
Unknown soldier crouching among the foliage in a jungle in New Guinea.
Line of soldiers sitting on a wall taking a break
Line of six soldiers taking a break at Fort Leonard Wood. Sitting shirtless on a wall of a ship. Two other men sitting on a higher part of the ship in the background.
Entrance of graveyard in New Guinea
Entrance to graveyard in New Guinea. Grave site of Jerry Mizutani.
Tatsuo leaning against a palm tree by camp in New Guinea
Tatsu Yamane leaning against a palm tree by camp in New Guinea. Rows of tents in between palm trees in background.
Tatsuo and friend standing on the rocks by the shore
Tatsuo Yamane and friend looking out to the ocean while standing on the rocks on the beach.
Mas Yamamoto sitting on cot
(Left photo) Japanese American soldiers in barracks sitting on their cots. (Right photo) Mas Yamamoto sitting on cot in barracks in California before departing.
Group shoveling mud
Tatsuo Yamane (second from right) with group of five other trainees preparing to shovel mud at Fort Leonard Wood.
Tatsuo Yamane with fellow soldiers in front of barrack at Fort Leonard Wood
Tatsuo Yamane (in front) with two unknown soldiers behind him in front of barracks at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for basic training. One other unknown soldier on the second-floor balcony of barracks.
Tatsuo Yamane and companion in woods at Camp Leonard Wood
Tatsuo Yamane and companion in woods at Fort Leonard Wood for basic training.
Shintaka in front of car
Shintaka at Camp Savage, Military Intelligence Language School standing in front of a car.
Jack Tsuchida in front of car
Jack Tsuchida standing in front of car at Camp Savage, Military Intelligence Service Language School.
Troops in formation at Camp Savage
Lou Tsunekawa among the other troops lining up in front of their barracks at Camp Savage, Military Intelligence Service Language School
Tatsuo Yamana at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri
Tatsuo Yamane at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for Military Intelligence Service Language School. The barracks are in the background.
Matsumato in front of 4th Platoon Co [Company]. C-29 Battalion barracks
![Matsumato in front of 4th Platoon Co [Company]. C-29 Battalion barracks](https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/square_thumbnails/11b913d410d3c7f0575d6c38f8502256.jpg "Matsumato in front of 4th Platoon Co [Company]. C-29 Battalion barracks")
Matsumato on the stairs to 4th Plattoon Co. [Company] C-29 Battalion barracks.
Family of Technical Sergeant Yukitaka Mizutari
Family portrait of Technical Sergeant Yukitaka Mizutari. His two brothers, one on each end, and three sisters in between. His mother is holding the plaque honoring his death and his portrait.
Plaque in honor of Technical Sergeant, Yukitaka Mizutari
Plaque honoring Technical Sergeant Yukitaka Mizutari who was killed in action on June 23, 1944 in New Guinea. Contains 46 names of his fellow soldiers (including Tatsuo Yamane's, second row, third from bottom). This was given to Mizutari's family.
Tatsuo Yamane with friends before discharge
Tatsuo Yamane sitting in front of his house, in between his buddies Ray and Robert, before he leaves for discharge.
Tatsuo Yamane with rifle in the jungle
Tatsuo Yamane with rifle and helmet in the jungle of Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea.
General Morozumi signing surrender documents, Phillipines
General Morozumi signing surrender documents on Mindanao, Philippines. Tatsuo Yamane (back to the camera) was the interrogator for the captured Japanese general and other high ranking officers that surrendered in the Philippines. The Japanese general…
Japanese P.O.W. camp
(Left image) Japanese P.O.W. camp. Men, women, and children surrounding numerous tents. (Right image) U.S. officer with two Japanese P.O.W.s. Tents in the background.
Language department office and interpreter's quarters
(Left image) Two Japanese American soldiers at the language department office. (Right image) Japanese American at the interpreter's quarters at a Japanese P.O.W. camp.
Group of girls at Japanese P.O.W. Camp
(Left and right image) Group of young women at Japanese P.O.W. Camp.
General MacArthur talking to an officer from 31st Division on Morotai Island
General MacArthur talking to an officer from the 31st Division on Morotai Island.
General MacArthur on Morotai Island with 31st Division
General MacArthur on Morotai Island with 31st Division. Someone behind him carrying the American Flag.
Tatsuo Yamane pretending to surrender to comrade Al Kanzaki
Al Kanzaki aiming a captured Japanese pistol at Tatsuo Yamane. (Tatsuo Yamane has his hands up smiling.) During the Invasion of Morotai.
Surrender document in Japanese and English
Photograph of surrender documents signed by General Morozumi during the Invasion of Morotai Island. Signed on Mindana, Philippines in September 1945.
U.S. Troops escorting General Morozumi
Three U.S. troops escorting General Morozumi on air base. General Morozumi, wearing darker uniform, is of the C.G. 30th Division.
General Morozumi signing surrender documents
General Morozumi (sitting on right of table) signing surrender documents on Mindanao, Philippines in September 1945.
Tatsuo Yamane gazing out at sea
Tatsuo Yamane aboard a ship, gazing off at sea. On his way to the Philippines for the Invasion of Morotai Island.
Tatsuo Yamane and Fukuhara eating bananas
Tatsuo Yamane (left) and Fukuhara (right) eating bananas at their encampment during the Invasion of Morotai Island.
Tatsuo Yamane and Fukuhara at encampment
Tatsuo Yamane and Fukuhara at encampment during the Invasion of Morotai Island. Tatsuo Yamane (left) is picking bananas. Fukuhara (right) holds a small shovel.
Tatsuo Yamane aboard a ship to the Philippines
Tatsuo Yamane aboard a ship to the Philippines for the Invasion of Morotai Island.
Tatsuo Yamane driving Jeep
Tatsuo Yamane driving jeep during Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. "T. [Tatsuo] Yamane, Nov. 10. 41" written on the photograph.
Tatsuo Yamane next to tent at Fort Leonard Wood
Tatsuo Yamane outside of his tent during Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Tatsuo Yamane equipped with brooms and mop
Tatsuo Yamane during Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Equipped with brooms and a mop. "Tatsuo Yamane" written on photograph.
Tatsuo Yamane scrubbing cannonball over trashcans
Tatsuo Yamane (to the left) during Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Cleaning off cannonballs with another trainee.
Tatsuo Yamane at Fort Leonard Wood
Tatsuo Yamane (at the top of tier), two soldiers below him. Captured during Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Morning shave at Fort Leonard Wood
Tatsuo Yamane shaving during Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Soldier posing next to damaged fighter plane
Damaged fighter plane at Hollandia air strip in New Guinea.
Tatsuo Yamane with comrades
Tatsuo Yamane (located on far left) in New Guinea with two of his comrades.
Tatsuo Yamane in front of building T-85
Tatsuo Yamane at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Intelligence Training. He is standing in front of building T-85.
Yamane skiing with classmates
Tatsuo Yamane and six of his classmates going skiing. Two have sleds. Another brought his dog.
Tatsuo Yamane with classmates
Tatsuo Yamane (located on furthest right) with his three classmates. One of his classmates is taking a picture with his camera. They are all standing in front of Tatsuo Yamane's car.
Tatsuo Yamane with his car
Tatsuo Yamane at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Military Intelligence Service Language School training. He is standing next to his Oldsmobile.
Lounging on the grass
A group of five Japanese American soldiers hanging out on the grass at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Military Intelligence Service Language School.
Group of Japanese American soldiers on grass
A group of five Japanese American soldiers chatting on the grass at Camp Savage in Minnesota Military Intelligence Service Language School.
Tatsuo Yamane smiling
Tatsuo Yamane at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Military Intelligence Service Language School in 1942. The photograph was captured from below. Tatsuo Yamane is not looking at the camera. The sky and surrounding trees are visible.
Tatsuo Yamane in a lawn chair
Tatsuo Yamane at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Intelligence Training. He is sitting in a lawn chair. The camp barracks are in the background.
Winter at Camp Savage
A group of nine Japanese American soldiers at Camp Savage in Minnesota. They are posing with a pair of skis in front of one of the camp barracks. There is snow on the ground.
Soldiers in the snow
A group of eight Japanese American soldiers at Camp Savage, posing in the snow. The barracks are in the background, and a lake on the left-hand side.
Sinclair in the snow
Sinclair at Camp Savage in Minnesota. He is standing in the snow, wearing an overcoat and fur hat. The camp barracks are in the background.
Ushira at desk with pipe
Ushira at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Intelligence Training in 1942. He is holding a pipe while doing school work.
Tatsuo Yamane at desk
Tatsuo Yamane in school at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Intelligence Training.
Tatsuo Yamane and his Oldsmobile
Tatsuo Yamane and his Oldsmonile at Camp Savage in Minnesota for Intelligence Training.
Collection Tree
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