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Keegan talks about combat experiences and related anecdotes regarding fellow soldiers and situations. He provides details regarding the Pink House operation, and shares recollections about the Lost Battalion. He also talks about the aid station on…

In this segment, Benjamin Hazard speaks about some of his different experiences while serving in the military in Okinawa and Korea. He also talks about some of the initial tension that he had with some Nisei soldiers before talking about his decision…

A, Takahashi displays his medals and a military portrait of himself. He talks about the medals, and what they were bestowed for. He also shares a newsclipping of himself.

A. Takahashi discusses his military experience. He talks about training new recruits in rifle training; and how Nisei soldiers were sent to Camp Leonard to perform menial work. He also discusses getting assigned to the 100th Battalion and his first…

Kondo discusses his experience in the European Theater of World War 2. He describes what crossing the Atlantic was like, and later what hiking the mountains in Europe was like. He describes his first two battle experiences. He also shares anecdotes…

Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] leaning with rifle next to electric tower.

"Yasunori Deguchi. A Tech Sgt. in the 442nd RCT".

"Yasunori Degichi". 3rd Platoon Tech Sgt.

"Unknown soldier sitting along wall of bridge." Photograph likely captured in Italy.

"Unknown soldier on guard duty". Standing next to railroad tracks and remnants of damaged building in background.

Unknown Japanese American soldier standing next to the ruins of a building

Two unknown Japanese American soldiers with a dog. Photograph likely captured in Italy.

"Two unknown soldiers standing next to a bell". Likely in Italy.

"Tsueo "Snuffy" Tsukayama". Assistant Squad Leader (Sgt.) in the 442nd RCT.

Tsuboi and Frank Ichimoto getting Repple Depple (replacement depot) notice.

"Tom Nakano". A rifleman in the 442nd RCT. Head shot. Tents in the background.

"Tom Nagata". 2nd assistant BAR & ammo carrier. Head shot.

"Tom Nagata boating on Lake Como. Not looking to happy." Casual portrait of Nagata.

Soldiers with arms around shoulders.

"The Gang." Gerries beyond the mountains. Group of Nisei soldiers leisurely sitting on the side of the road. Half of the men are using their helmets as stools to sit on. Hills are seen in the background.

"Statue di Hitoshi Urada in Florence. Hitoshi Urada standing on base of pillar". Another soldier and soldiers in background.

Slim at guard shack in Livorno. Standing in front of shack and barbed wire.

"Slim and friend in Vada."

"Semi tank assigned to the 442nd [Regimental Combat Team]." Two soldiers in the cockpit". Three soldiers visible in tank.

"Sam Kinoshita. S. Sgt. 1st Plt. Squad Leader". Head shot.

GIs aboard ship sailing out of harbor

"Saburo "Sarb" leaning against wall by doorway. Unknown soldier sitting on steps reading a letter". At doorway to building.

"Roy Suzuki. [1st Sgt. F Co.] Waving the 442nd Co. F flag".

"Roy Suzuki with Joe Nagata, "Pop" Murakami [holding dog]...(squating) Hiro Mizuki".

"Roy Suzuki with guide-on" [the 442nd F Co. flag].

"Roy Suzuki with (standing) 'Longo' Narasaki, 'Tats,' (squating) Enoch Kanaya and Kiyoshi Morimoto".

"Roy "Bull" Suzuki. 1st Sgt. F Co. Holding the 442nd Co. F flag".

"Rifle range". A soldier aiming at the targets, ready to shoot. Three other soldiers watching.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clock tower, trees and mountainous landscape in distance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Ken Nobe".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Jun Honda and the photo lab group".

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

"Joe Nagata". BAR man in 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…

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

"Hisashi Kariya at guard shack".

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

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

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

Hiro [Hiroshi] Mizuki.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Henry sitting on an abandoned couch"

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

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

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

"Harry Oyama and Ken Nobe".

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

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

Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] standing next to shack.

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

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.

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

"Frank Ichimoto wearing sunglasses and Camp Hood teeshirt."

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

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

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

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

Frank Ichimoto. Buildings in background.

Frank Ichimoto leaning on a fence.

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

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

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

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

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