The record of the 100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team remains unsurpassed in the annals of United States military history.
Statistics tell but a part of the story.
The numbers and lists only represent an outstanding accomplishment to the interested observer and do not reflect the social climate or domestic prejudices of that time. The history of the Japanese immigrant in America is similar in many respects to that of other immigrants. Parallel stories of struggle, prejudice, ultimate success and accomplishment are shared by all immigrant groups. While my Father lived only a good amount of coaxing could bring about reminicances of his military experiences. He didn't wear silly little hats or display patriotic symbols of service, he was simply content to say that he was a veteran.