Heroes Among Us: Stories of Courage, Patriotism & Sacrifice
Born on November 2, 1924, in Los Angeles, California, Sam Ozaki was one of six children. His family lived in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, where his father was a fertilizer salesman. Before he began to plan out his college life, the war broke out and Sam and his family were sent to Santa Anita Temporary Detention Center before being moved to Jerome. While at Jerome, Sam volunteered to join the army and was assigned to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He would serve in the Apennines and Po Valley Campaign.
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