Partial Transcript: Paul says the Nisei soldiers should be remembered for volunteering for World War Two. Despite the Japanese Americans being classified as 4C (aliens), they wanted to serve their home country when they did not have to. However, their services show their bravery, loyalty, and patriotism than any other group. The 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team is the most highly decorated unit with the medals and honors they receive. The Military Intelligence Service (MIS) did not receive medals at the time of battle because they worked individually. Overall, Nisei helped shorten the war. The Nisei soldiers are different types of soldiers and should be recognized.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; loyalty; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei soldiers; Pacific Theater; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Paul discusses the recognition monument in Washington DC with Nisei soldiers' names engraved on it. Despite being discriminated against, placed in camp, and not considered American citizens to serve, the Nisei became the best soldiers in the United States military. Paul discusses correspondences during wartime. Corresponding to his family in camp is difficult due to the delay in the mail. Paul feels writing to the family is very important. Paul recalls corresponding with his Iowa roommate all the time before he is KIA.

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Keywords: "evacuation"; European Theater; Executive Order 9066; family; friendship; Issei parents; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; Pacific Theater; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Paul still has letters from wartime from people he meets. There are letters from his Army friends in Australia acknowledging his service. Letters from his family want him to return home safely and reunite with the family. These letters are heartfelt and are meaningful. Therefore mail is vital to the men in service.

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Keywords: 442nd; Americans of Japanese Ancestry; Australia; Japanese American soldiers; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: The Army awards the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) the Distinguish Unit Citation. The 442nd and the 100th are recognized as a unit in combat and battle. However, the men in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) are considered individuals. Paul says the only time with a unit is when he is with the MP in New Guinea and the Philippines. After that going to Australia, Borneo, the surrender ceremonies, Philippines, and Okinawa, Paul is by himself or with another MIS. There are approximately 5,000 MIS men overseas. As a result, it is very hard for anyone to be recognized. Moreover, the MIS duties are confidential and not publicized.

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Keywords: 100th; 442nd; Allied Translator and Interpreter Section; Distinguished Service Medal; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; occupation; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Paul recalls a time in Borneo

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Keywords: Allied Translator and Interpreter Section; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers

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