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"Paisan "Slim" in Livorno. Petting a merchant's horse". Caucasian man, horse and cart.

"'Pop' Murakami, Hitoshi Urada, and Zeke Kanzaki in Bellagio. Rest and Recuperation Army Air Corp)."

"'Snuffy' Tsukayama holding a puppy. Outside of his tent."

"'Buzz' (My Bro) in Zirndorf, Germany. Behind is an abandoned German building".

"1st Platoon F Co. (diminished) of the 442nd RCT". Group of 14 Japanese American troops. Photo taken at unknown military camp site.

"Unknown guy [solider] in 2nd Battalion bivouac in Brescia." Tents in background.

"2nd Platoon F Co. (diminished) of 442nd RCT. Guy in second row, furthest right is holding the 442nd Co. F flag".

Soldiers eating, mountainous terrain in background.

"4th Platoon F Co. (diminished) of 442nd RCT". Group of 13 Japanese American soldiers. Soldier on furthest right in front row is holding the 442nd Co. F flag.

"A little horsing around among the troops". Four soldiers with rifles.

"Ben Aoyagi at Camp II Ordinance guard shack at entrance of POW [Prisoners of War] stockade". Sign reading "All [illegible] stop here for check". Photo most likely taken in Italy.

"Ben Aoyagi on guard duty at PWE Compound in Livorno, Italy".

"Ben Aoyagi on top of D Co.[Company] building". Buildings in background.

"Ben Aoyagi, Zeke Kanzaki, Frank Ichimoto and some guy inching in".

Ben Aoyagi at guard shack with rifle.

"Ben Tachihara and Kaz Takusagawa at Vada camp ground". Sitting on rocks near water.

"No. 96536. This is to certify that [Hiroshi Mizuki] is a member in good standing of the Fifth Army Association. Certified on June 30, 1945 by Lt. General L.K. Truscott, Jr." Stamped with Fifth Army Association logo.

"Charlie Moriwaki". Assistant BAR Man in 442nd RCT. Head shot.

"Chester Muraoka". A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shot.

"Unknown soldiers during chow time in bivouac area in Brescia." Tents in background.

"Church being renovated in Florence". Soldiers in front building.

Corporal Kino and woman standing in front of building.

"Enoch Kanaya. F Co. Sgt. 2nd Plt. [Platoon] F Co. Holding 442nd Co. F flag". Buildings in background.

"F Co. headquarter staff". Group of seven Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd RCT. Unknown soldier in second row, second to right is holding 442nd flag.

"F Co. kitchen staff". Group of six Japanese American troops in the 442nd RCT. Guy in front row, furthest right is holding the 442nd flag.

"Near Cecina, Italy"
1944-1945

Ben Aoyagi (holding dog), Richard Narasaki, Frank Ichimoto (with camera), and Ken Nobe (with camera and hands in pockets) outside a house in the country. Near Cecina, Italy.

"Frank 'Brow' Fukuzawa. F Co. [Company] area in Livorno"

"Frank "Brow" Fukuzawa. Tech Sgt. in 442nd RCT". Head shot.

"Frank [Ichimoto] relishing chow". Sitting cross-legged on the ground. Other soldiers' tents in background.

"Frank cooling off in creek". Sitting with feet in water.

"Frank Fukuzawa. Tech Sgt. 2nd F Co.".

"Frank Ichimoto and Ben Aoyagi at rifle range".

Frank Ichimoto and Lloyd with their cameras. Leaning tower of Pisa and churches in background. Surname of Lloyd is unknown.

"Frank Ichimoto also at electric tower. Kneeling with rifle." Mountains in background.

"Frank Ichimoto chowing down." Sitting in the dirt. Tents in background.

"Frank Ichimoto in F Co. yard". Young boy in background. Photo most likely taken in Italy.

"Frank Ichimoto in Florence". Only base of statue visible. Buildings in background. Wearing sunglasses.

"Frank Ichimoto in Livorno". Standing next to brick wall.

Frank Ichimoto leaning on a fence.

Frank Ichimoto. Buildings in background.

"Frank Ichimoto on low [k]noll". Wearing sunglasses.

"Frank Ichimoto washing his socks in the creek." Feet in water.

"Frank Ichimoto with bambinos of Lecco." Bambinos slang for young children or babies.

"Frank Ichimoto". Rifleman in 442nd RCT. Left arm possibly in cast. Plants in background.

"Frank Ichimoto wearing sunglasses and Camp Hood teeshirt."

"Frank thumbing to Florence. Left arm in sling". Wearing sunglasses.

The 442nd, formed of Americans of Japanese ancestry (Nisei) being welcomed back to Italy from France by General Clark, just before their west coast attack was launched. General Clark on right with back turned to camera.

"German Meat Wagon in Ghedi Airfield bivouac 442nd RCT [Regimental Combat Team] for POW [Prisoners of War]- M/J 1945".

Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] standing next to shack.

"Guys learn of going home. They are excited (Frank Ichimoto)." Smiling solider.

"Hank & Michio Takata". Unclear who is who. Soldier with cane holding 442nd flag.

"Harry Oyama and Ken Nobe".

"Harry Oyama at guard tower". Barbed wire fence behind him.

"Harry Shimada". A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shot. Hills in the background.

"Henry Oyasato". 1st Lt. F Co. Commander (formerly Capt. Joseph Wallace Hill).

"Henry sitting on an abandoned couch"

"Herbert Hikichi". A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shot. Hills in the background.

"Higashi G. Kariya on guard duty" Next to railroad tracks.

"Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] and Frank at creek (pup-tent buddies during F Co. [Company])"

"Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] and Frank [Ichimoto] having fun in Lecco". Play sword-fighting with sticks. Tents and hills in background.

"Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] in front of church doors". Elaborately ornate doors. Most likey taken in Florence, Italy.

"Hiro Mizuki in Florence". Only base of statue visible. Buildings in background.

"Hiro [Hiroshi] Mizuki in the town of Brescia."

"Hiro [Hiroshi] Mizuki on low [k]noll"

"Hiro Mizuki. 3rd Plt. 3rd Squad". Head shot.

Hiro [Hiroshi] Mizuki.

"Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] resting along the creek to Lago Garda." Sticking hand in the water.

"Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] at guard shack ordinance area". Standing next to shack and fence. Photograph likely captured in Italy.

"Hiroto Nishita". A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shots.

"Hisashi Kariya at guard shack".

"Iochi Murakami". A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shot. Tent and hills in background.

Letter to fellow congregation members in Seattle and other areas. Letter focuses on milestones such as weddings, births, and the congregation's activities, led by a Reverend Anderson. Wounded soldiers are also mentioned. Relocation activities and the…

"Joe Nagata". BAR man in 442nd RCT. Head shot. Tent and hills in background.

"Nagata. Tech Sgt. in 442nd RCT". Head shot.

"Jun Honda and the photo lab group".

"Jun Honda". 2nd Scout of 442nd RCT.

"Jun Morita, James Kobayashi, Shig Kihara, and Sumi Sumihiro departing for MIS".

"Jun Ono" A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shot. Tent and hills in the background.

"Kariya sitting on concrete roller." Unknown building in background. Go For Broke patch visible on shoulder.

Kaz Takusagawa standing in front of brick wall with bandana around his neck and in uniform.

"Ken Nobe and Richard Narasaki in Livorno, Italy. Riding military jeep".

"Ken Nobe in Firenza, Italy. Sitting on hood of military jeep".

"Ken Nobe".

"Kimura and Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] in Livorno. Amongst the foot traffic on the sidewalk". Crowd of townspeople.

"Kimura and Victor Hirose". Most likely taken in Italy.

"Kimura, Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] & Hirose in Livorno. Statue/fountain in background".

"Lloyd Hoshide at guard post. At PWE Ordinance." Holding rifle.

"Meiji Sheba". A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shot. Soldiers in background.

"Man getting set-up for target practice". Soldiers in field.

Michio Takata (unclear which one he is). 1st Lt. F Co. Executive Officer. Soldier with cane holding 442nd flag.

"Milton "Zeke" Kanzaki atop of D Co. building". Photo most likely taken in Italy.

Clock tower, trees and mountainous landscape in distance.

Name on list being called. Soldiers sitting on building steps reading their papers.

Norris, Ken, and John at Milano American Red Cross Club.

"Paisan going to work at ordinance compound". Image of his back, walking away. Guard shack and gate. Railroad tracks visible.

"Parade practice at Co. area." Soldiers lined up in formation with helmets and rifles.

"Pop Murakami with two guys". Photo most likely taken in Italy.

"Ray Matsushita". A squad leader (S. Sgt.) in the 442nd RCT. Head shot.

"Richard Miyashiro next to 442nd 2nd Battalion and 100 Battalion signs".

"Richard Narasaki sitting on rooftop wall with camera around his neck". Photograph likely taken in Italy.