Japanese-Americans To Be Called Up Soon
WASHINGTON, January' 21. The War Department announced that American citizens of Japanese ancestry will soon be subject to military duty. The United Press says it is understood that the excellent combat record of the Japanese-Americau volunteers influenced the decision. The 100th Battalion of the former Hawaiian National Guard unit is now in Italy with the Fifth Army. It has won a number of commendations, suffered 96 killed, 221 wounded and 17 missing.
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Northern Advocate, 22 January 1944, Page 3
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78Japanese-Americans To Be Called Up Soon Northern Advocate, 22 January 1944, Page 3
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