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Heart Mountain Pilgrimage 2014:
Honoring Selfless Service
August 22–23, 2014
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team in France, late 1944.
(Army Center for Military History photo)
HEART
MOUNTAIN
WWII Japanese American Confinement Site
The Heart Mountain
From the Chair: Shirley Ann Higuchi Wyoming Foundation Film & Special Exhibits
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Welcome to the 2014 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage! We are so happy that Shirley Ann Higuchi, Chair
you could join us for this momentous occasion. It is our desire to honor Douglas W. Nelson, Vice-Chair Film Screening: A Flicker in Eternity
the heroism, service, and sacrifice of all the Americans of diverse back- Claudia Wade, Treasurer
Aura Newlin, Secretary This is a coming-of-age tale of a gifted teenager caught between his dream of becoming
grounds who have defended this country in times of need. In particular,
Kris Horiuchi an artist and his duty to his country. Based on the diary and letters of Stanley Hayami,
we wish to recognize the legacy of the Heart Mountain veterans. The the story is told through the eyes of a promising young man thrown into the turmoil
Takashi Hoshizaki
Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II of World War II—an experience shared by more than 120,000 Americans of Japanese
Alan Kumamoto
is the most decorated unit in American history. It is an honor to bring Sam Mihara descent. Through Stanley’s endearing cartoons and witty observations, a young boy’s life
some of those men who fought so bravely for our country back to Heart Eric Muller behind barbed wire and as a soldier in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team is vividly
Mountain to see their names on the Honor Roll Memorial. Allyson Nakamoto retold. His life-and-death account is a poignant reminder of the indignity of incarcera-
On behalf of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF), I R. Dana Ono tion and the tragedy of war.
would like to give a special thanks to all the Heart Mountain soldiers who fought for our country Pete Simpson
and extend a warm welcome back to Heart Mountain to those who are among us for the events. Shigeru Yabu
This weekend, we celebrate the preservation of the historic Honor Roll. A joint effort between Kathleen Saito Yuille In the Theater: Images of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye
the HMWF and the National Park Service this year resulted in stabilization work that will ensure LaDonna Zall
U. S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (1924–2012) was a lifelong public servant and a strong supporter
that the Honor Roll reminds future generations of the selfless service of Heart Mountain vet- ADVISORY COUNCIL of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. A veteran who nearly lost his life in brave service
erans for years to come. A special thanks goes to Kris Horiuchi, HMWF Board Member and Nancy Araki with the highly-decorated, all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War
principal of Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects; Christy Fleming, Chief of Interpretation at William I. Higuchi II, he has been recognized for his military valor with several medals and citations, including the
the National Park Service Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area (BCRA); and Ted Preator, BCRA Toshi Ito Medal of Honor. Through a variety of images, including those taken of him at the Heart Mountain
Historic Preservationist. They have been instrumental in the planning and implementation of Joanne Kumamoto Interpretive Center Grand Opening, this exhibit features vignettes of Senator Inouye’s life dating
this extensive project. Amy Iwasaki Mass from his enlistment in the U.S. Army through 40 years of U.S. Senate service to Hawai‘i.
On Saturday, the Honor Roll will be re-dedicated to the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye, a loyal Jim McIIwain
advocate and friend of the HMWF. It was an honor for me to introduce Senator Inouye, a man Mariko Terasaki Miller
whom I have admired my entire life, at the Grand Opening of our Interpretive Center in 2011. I Jeanette Mitarai Misaka Exhibit: Girl Scouts at Heart Mountain
was incredibly moved by his speech. Sen. Inouye, a veteran himself, dismissed claims of his own Bacon Sakatani
Carolyn Takeshita The Girl Scout Hand Book states “Duty to one’s country means doing everything possible to make
heroism and recalled instead the heroism of his fellow Nisei soldiers. Before they went into battle our country a place where all people may live and work in safety and freedom.” The incarcerees
Raymond S. Uno
for the first time, he asked his squad, “What were you thinking about last night?” Barbara Uriu of Heart Mountain were keen to prove their loyalty and patriotism to the rest of the country, and
Senator Inouye recalled, “And the 11 men there gave the same answer, in different ways: ‘I participation in scouting was seen as an excellent way to illustrate this desire. Even with the ironies
hope I don’t bring shame to the family.’ ‘I hope I don’t dishonor my country.’ Everything was on HONORARY ADVISORS presented in the Girl Scout Hand Book (which included a copy of the Bill of Rights), young women
honor. Not a single one said, ‘Oh, I hope I don’t get hurt.’ ‘I hope I don’t die.’ That remained with Secretary Norman Y. Mineta (ret.)
were eager to participate. It gave them a sense of comfort and security despite bewildering circum-
me throughout all of the battles of the following twelve months—what these guys were willing to U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson (ret.)
stances of their confinement. This exhibit was created in collaboration with University of Wyoming
go through, not fearing death or injury.” STAFF American Heritage Center traveling exhibit program, made possible with a grant from the
We are thrilled that Irene Hirano Inouye, his wife and President of the U.S.–Japan Council, Brian Liesinger, Executive Director Wyoming Humanities Council.
will be present to accept a plaque on his behalf. We also welcome our dear friends, Secretary Kim Barhaug, Facilities Manager
Norman Y. Mineta and Senator Alan K. Simpson, who worked alongside Senator Inouye for
redress for people of Japanese ancestry wrongfully incarcerated during World War II. Also join-
Bethany Sandvik, Operations
Manager Reading: Welcome Home Swallows
ing us are Floyd Mori, President/CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Nicole Blechynden, Archivist This is the touching story of a Japanese American family torn apart by World War II. It is told
Kate Wilson, Communications through the eyes and voice of Junior, who wishes that his two uncles—one who fought for the U.S.
Studies; Eric Saul, historian who has done extensive work on the story of the Nisei soldiers; and
Coordinator and another who was interned by authorities for avoiding the conflict between the two countries
Sharon Yamato, one of the filmmakers of A Flicker in Eternity. Thank you again for coming to
Hana Maruyama, Communications he loved—will return to reunite the family, just like the swallows Junior had seen returning to the
the Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American Confinement Site for this year’s Heart Mountain Assistant
Pilgrimage! mission at Capistrano. Author Marlene Shigekawa will read the book during Saturday’s program.
Anna Clifton, Front Desk
Danielle Constein, Front Desk
Sharyl McDowell, Front DeskWelcome to our Distinguished Guests Welcome to our Distinguished Guests
IRENE HIRANO INOUYE women’s sports in state colleges, and international business
is President of the U.S.-Japan development. He was also an international business consultant
Council. She is the former for many years before moving to Washington, D.C. in 2005.
NORMAN Y. MINETA’S ALAN K. SIMPSON was President and founding CEO of He has served on various boards and has received awards,
distinguished career includes born September 2, 1931 and the Japanese American National including from OCA National, PPALM (Pan Pacific American
more than 20 years of service is a native of Cody, Wyoming. Museum in Los Angeles. Leaders and Mentors), SALDEF (Sikh American Legal Defense
in the U.S. Congress and He attended the University of A recipient of bachelor’s and and Education Fund), the Islamic Cultural Center of Fres-
cabinet appointment from two Wyoming and received a master’s degrees in Public Admin- no, and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
presidents. As a youth, he was Bachelor of Science in Law istration from the University of Award from the Government of Japan.
incarcerated with his family at in 1954. Upon graduating, Southern California, Ms. Hirano
the Heart Mountain he joined the Army and was Inouye has extensive experience ERIC SAUL is the Executive
Concentration Camp during commissioned as a 2nd Lieu- in non-profit administration, Director of Visas for Life and
World War II. He graduat- tenant. He served overseas in the 5th Infantry Division and community education and public affairs. Ms. Hirano Inouye’s ISRAH. He previously served as
ed from the University of California, Berkeley, and quickly in the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) in the final professional and community activities include serving as Chair founding curator of the Military
emerged as a political leader in Northern California. He served months of the Army’s Occupation of Germany. In 1956, Al and Trustee, Ford Foundation; Trustee and immediate past Chair, Museum at the Presidio of San
on the San Jose City Council and was elected Mayor in 1971, returned to the University of Wyoming and earned his J.D. Kresge Foundation; Trustee, Washington Center; and Trustee, In- Francisco from 1973–1986. He has
becoming the nation’s first Asian American mayor of a major in 1958. dependent Sector. She was married to the late U.S. Senator Daniel designed and circulated a number
city. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives After a short time as Wyoming Assistant Attorney General, K. Inouye of Hawai‘i. of exhibits on the contribution
in 1974, where he served from 1975 to 1995. Along with Rep. he joined his father, Milward L. Simpson, and later Charles G. of minorities to the US military.
Robert Matsui, he personally advocated for the passage of the Kepler, in the law firm of Simpson, Kepler and Simpson for FLOYD MORI is the President/ Among them was an exhibit on
redress bill before the House on September 17, 1987, the 200th the next 18 years. He also served 11 years as City Attorney. CEO of the Asian Pacific American the Japanese American soldiers of
anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Al was elected to the Wyoming State Legislature as a Park Institute for Congressional Studies the 100th/442nd/MIS.
Secretary Mineta became the first Asian American to serve County representative in 1964. During his 13 years in the (APAICS). He previously served as In 1980, Eric Saul co-founded the Go For Broke 100th/
in a cabinet post when President Bill Clinton nominated him Wyoming House of Representatives, he held the offices of National Executive Director of the 442nd/MIS Foundation, later called the National Japanese
as Secretary of Commerce in 2000. He was then asked to serve Majority Whip, Majority Floor Leader and Speaker Pro-Tem. Japanese American Citizens League American Historical Society. He curated many exhibits from
as Secretary of Transportation by President George W. Bush in In 1978, Al was elected to the U.S. Senate. He was re-elect- (JACL), where he has also served 1981–1987, including one entitled Unlikely Liberators on the
2001, where he remained until 2006—making him the ed in 1984 and 1990, and served as Assistant Majority Leader on the National Board a President Japanese American soldiers of the 522nd Field Artillery Bat-
longest-serving Transportation Secretary in the department’s from 1984 to 1994. Al has taught at Harvard University’s John and Vice President. talion who liberated the infamous Dachau Death March.
history. Following the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, F. Kennedy School of Government and at the University of Mori was born and raised in Saul has served as a consultant for the Japanese American
Secretary Mineta guided the creation of the Transportation Wyoming. He is a partner in the firm of Simpson, Kepler and Utah. He served in the U.S. Army National Museum, worked on oral histories of WWII Nisei
Security Administration, the largest mobilization of a new Edwards—the Cody division of Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Reserves before entering the Uni- soldiers and created the Kansha Project, to honor people who
federal agency since World War II. Hersh & Jardine. His book, Right in the Old Gazoo: A Lifetime versity of Southern California. risked their reputations to help Japanese Americans during
Among his numerous accomplishments, Secretary of Scrapping with the Press, chronicles his experiences with He also served a mission to Hawai‘i for the Church of Jesus WWII. In 2010, he curated the exhibit Go For Broke: Japanese
Mineta is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the media. A biography, Shooting from the Lip: The Life of Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received a Bachelors degree from American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts.
the nation’s highest civilian honor, and the Wright Brothers Senator Al Simpson, was published in 2011. He was a member Brigham Young University (BYU) with majors in both econom- In 2006, the Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable
Memorial Trophy, awarded for significant public service of of the Iraq Study Group, and co-chaired the Commission on ics and Asian studies. He earned a Masters Degree in economics Diplomats Project became a nonprofit organization under the
enduring value to aviation in the United States. While in Fiscal Responsibility and Reform with Erskine Bowles. and political science from BYU and taught economics at Chabot umbrella of the Institute for the Study of Rescue and Altruism
Congress, he was co-founder of the Congressional Asian Pacific College in Hayward, California, for ten years. in the Holocaust, a nonprofit corporation (ISRAH). The proj-
American Caucus. Mori was the Mayor of the City of Pleasanton, California, and ect documents a comprehensive history of rescue, relief and
served for six years in the California State Assembly, where he altruism during the Holocaust. Saul is presently writing a new
authored groundbreaking legislation in spousal abuse, equity for book on diplomatic rescue during WWII.Schedule: Friday, August 22 Schedule: Saturday, August 23
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration: Holiday Inn Breezeway, Cody 8:30 a.m. & 9:15 a.m. Bus leaves from Holiday Inn in Cody to the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center
Pilgrimage Dinner: Holiday Inn Main Ballroom, Cody 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Registration: Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, 1539 Road 19, Powell
Moderated by Judge Raymond Uno, Bacon Sakatani and HMWF Chair
5:30 p.m. Shirley Ann Higuchi National Anthem by trumpeter Matt Poto, Cody Boy Scout Troop 258
Heart Mountain Grand Opening Montage Welcome by HMWF Executive Director Brian Liesinger
Showing of A Flicker in Eternity with remarks by filmmaker Sharon Yamato 10:00 a.m. Introductions and Recognition of Distinguished Guests by HMWF Chair Shirley
Ann Higuchi and HMWF Vice Chair Douglas Nelson
7:00 p.m. Dessert and Cocktail Reception: Holiday Inn Taggart Room, Cody Keynote Addresses by Senator Alan K. Simpson and Eric Saul
11:00 a.m. Bus transportation to Honor Roll Memorial
Special thanks to these Japanese American Veteran organizations Flag Ceremony by local Scouts and salute performed by Powell Veterans Honor Guard
Introduction to Honor Roll project by Douglas Nelson
Remarks by Floyd Mori, President/CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for
11:30 a.m. Congressional Studies
Remarks by Secretary Norman Mineta
Presentation of Senator Daniel K. Inouye commemorative plaque to Irene Hirano
Inouye by Shirley Ann Higuchi
In 1986, Japanese American veterans who had served The National Veterans Network (NVN) is a coalition that Remarks by Irene Hirano Inouye, President of the U.S.–Japan Council
in segregated units during World War II created an advocates on a national level to educate and enlighten
organization committed to keeping alive their legacy of the public about the experience and legacy of the Break for lunch
rising above prejudice and distrust to serve their country Japanese American World War II soldiers. The NVN, in 12:30–1:30 p.m. Reading by Marlene Shigekawa of her children’s book Welcome Home Swallows will
with unparalleled bravery and distinction. In 1999, those collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute, organized
take place at 1:15 p.m. (under the tent outside)
efforts culminated in the creation of a remarkable Go For a seven-city exhibition tour of the Congressional Gold
Broke Monument in Los Angeles. Today, the Go For Broke Medal that closed earlier this year. In conjunction with
National Education Center focuses on providing a place the exhibit, the NVN led a national campaign to support Veterans Panel Discussion moderated by Aura Matsumura Newlin in the Interpretive
and means by which all people can share their stories and the passage of S.1055, worked with the U.S. Mint on 2:00 p.m. Center’s Ford Foundation Theater. Panelists include Heart Mountain veterans, Don
recognize how the legacy of their lives contributes to the the medal design and organized a celebration for 2500 Nose of Go for Broke, Eric Saul and Irene Hirano Inouye.
great American ideals of freedom and equal opportunity veterans and families at the nation’s capital. The NVN and
for all. Go For Broke offers programs to educate students Smithsonian Institute are working to build a digital exhibit 3:00 p.m. Bus transportation back to the Holiday Inn in Cody
and teachers of the history of Japanese American soldiers to bring life to the personal stories of Japanese American
of World War II, the Japanese American incarceration, and soldiers in WWII and to give the civil liberties perspective 4:00 p.m. Final bus back to the Holiday Inn in Cody
the civil liberties issues raised by these events. For more of the approximately 4000 soldiers who enlisted from
information, visit www.goforbroke.org. the WRA camps. For more information, visit www. 5:00 p.m. Interpretive Center Closes
nationalveteransnetwork.com.Re-dedication of Military Honor Roll Military Honor Roll
M
Abe, George C. Egashira, Julius Sumio Garcia, Elisa Hirayama, George
ore than 800 young men and Abe, Hirao D. Egawa, Kaoru G. Gertz, Stanwood Hirose, Victor T.
women incarcerated during Abe, Lewis I. Ellis, William D. Ginoza, Kazunobu Hishisumi, Kazuo
World War II at Heart Moun- Abe, Tom F. Emoto, Tadashi Ginoza, Kiyoshi Hongo, Yuta
tain left to serve their country in the U.S. Abe, Victor Hiroshi Endo, Harold Y. Givens, Edna L. Hori, George Masao
Armed Forces, despite being forced by Acton, Francis R. Endo, Herbert Y. Gorai, Arthur Hori, Shiro
the government to live in wooden bar- Ajima, Henry Endo, Robert Yoshihato Groom, Jr., Robert J. Horikawa, Hideyoshi
racks surrounded by barbed wire. To Ajima, Pomeroy Masami Enseki, Hiroshi Hamanaka, George Kozo Horino, Kiyoshi
recognize these citizens the camp’s Akagi, Masato Estes, Harry L. Hamasaki, Charles Horino, Tadashi
United Service Organizations (USO) Akagi, Nagaaki Fujii, Herbert June Hamashita, Joe Horita, Tadao
sponsored the construction of a “service- Akiya, Hitoshi Fujii, Norman Hanada, Toshifumi Horiuchi, George
men’s roll call panel” during the summer Aoyama, Sam Fujii, Shigeo Hanafusa, George Y. Horiuchi, Kazuo
of 1944. It was placed at this location by Arai, Ben Fujikawa, Harry Handa, Ernest Hirotaka Horiuchi, Minoru
the camp’s engineering department and Arai, Tom Fujikawa, Tetsuo Fred Handa, Toshbume Horiuchi, Sei Paul
was placed in front of the administration Arakaki, Joe M. Fujima, Robert N. Hangai, Takashi Hoshida, Frank
building. Arakaki, William Fujimoto, Robert Hasegawa, Jiro Hoshida, Shigeo Bob
Arakawa, Katsumi Fujino, Minoru Hashimoto, Isamu Hosozawa, Yoichi Frankie
Unfortunately, the full list of names Arakawa, Mary Fujishin, Kay Kiyomi Hashimoto, Ted Sakio Housel, Jerry W.
displayed on the original Honor Roll Arase, Paul Fujishin, Sam W. Hata, George Hughes, Bryon C.
has not survived. We do know that the Arashiro, Michael Y. Fujita, Frank Hattori, Joseph Hunt, A. Lee
original list included all service men and Arita, Harry Sumio Fujita, Neil Sadamasu Hawes, Ernest L. Ichida, Myer
women whose families were incarcerated Asai, Gene Taro Fujiwara, Yukio Andy Hayami, Frank Y. Ichikawa, Buster Kozo
The approach to the Heart Mountain Honor Roll as it appears today.
at the camp, including those who were Asano, Toshio Fujiye, Kaneo Hidaka, Masao William Ichikawa, Haruo
already in the service prior to the start of Asano, Warren M. Fukuda, Frank H. Hide, Makio Ichikawa, James
the Second World War. It also included service men and women from families who were transferred to Heart Mountain Asato, Seisuke Fukuda, Kozo Higashi, Shigeo Ichikawa, Shoji
from other camps and the names of Caucasian employees of the Center who left to serve in the military. Asato, Tetsuo Fukuda, Takeo Higashihara, Fumio Ichishita, Tom
Using the original criteria, this list has been recreated using the census from the National Archives, as well as information Chevremont, Roselina Fukui, George Toneichi Higuchi, Eddie Sumio Igawa, Stanley E.
from the camp newspaper, The Heart Mountain Sentinel, and from family and friends of those formerly incarcerated here. Bessho, Kei Fukui, Keichi K. Higuchi, Hidemasa Ikeda, Frank Yoshio
The replica Honor Roll and new flag pole were provided and installed by the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation and Black, John Fukui, Yoneichi Higuchi, James J. Ikeda, Harry
were dedicated in a 2003 ceremony. Funding came from private donors, including former Heart Mountain incarcerees, their Carter, C.d. Fukumi, Hifumi Hinaga, George Minoru Ikegami, Tsugio
descendants and residents of the State of Wyoming. The list is as accurate as possible. Names have been added as the Foun- Chandler, Harvey P. Fukumoto, John T. Hinga, Kunio Ikemoto, Gus
dation discovers more service men and women, and names can be added in the future if shown to belong on the Honor Roll. Chikami, Tsudeko Fukuzawa, Jun Hioki, Albert Shoki Ikezoe, Quentin
Christensen, Paul L. Funabiki, Mason Hirabayashi, Grant J. Iko, Keiji
The re-dedication taking place during the 2014 Pilgrimage marks the stabilization efforts done to the base of the Honor Roll Christie, Cameron Funabiki, Wally Hirai, Ernie Imai, Saburo
in 2014. The stone walls were solidified with their original rock and raised to the original height all the way around. Deterio- Davis, Jack B. Funada, George S. Hiraishi, Clarence Sadayoshi Imaizumi, Haruo
rating mortar was carefully replaced and a drainage system was installed underneath the monument to prevent wear. Dohara, Shigeo Funatsu, Bill Hiraishi, Etsuo Imamura, Teruo
In recognition of the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye’s service, both in the military and in Congress, as well as his strong Dohara, Shiro Furiya, Mutsuto Hirano, Ben Imon, Muneo Robert
advocacy for the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, this re-dedication is in his honor. Domoto, Isamu Furuichi, Ben Hirano, Harry Imura, Taizo
Egami, Roy Furuichi, George Hirashima, Itsuwo Thomas Inaba, Sheane
Egashira, Ben Tsutomu Furukawa, Bill Hirata, Jerry N. Inamasu, KazuoMilitary Honor Roll Military Honor Roll Ino, Kay Iwasaki, Naomi Kawamura, Saburo Konishi, Ray Mano, Tony Kyuma Miyamoto, John M. Murata, Mitsuuki Ben Nakata, Roy Inouye, Hajime Iwasaki, Shogo Kawanami, Calvin Konishi, Robert Marumoto, Kazuharu Miyauchi, Toshio Murata, Tom Tsugio Nakata, Seiji Inouye, Ichiro Izu, Daniel T. Kawaoka, Paul N. Konno, Frank Shigeo Marumoto, Shigeki Mizota, Charles Masaharu Nabeta, Takeshige Nakatsuka, Keiji Inouye, Kaoru Jackson, Hazel M. Kawasaki, Roy Shinobu Konno, Jimmy Shigemi Maruyama, Yoshimi Mizuhata, John Nagafuchi, Hideoki Namba, Mark Inouye, Katsumi Jio, Moffett Kawashima, Mitsuo Koshiba, Albert M. Masuoka, Takashi Mizuta, Jimmie Sueo Nagafuchi, Sumito Narita, Yasuo Inouye, Mitsuo Jio, Sal Kawashima, Yasura Koshiba, Jone S. Matsuda, Don Mizuta, Sadaaki Nagahara, Frank M. Nelson, John A. Inouye, Tadao E. Jones, Marjorie E. Kawayoshi, Mits Koshiba, Samuel Matsuda, Yoneichi Mizuta, Takenori Nagai, Masaaki Nishi, Goro Inouye, Taro L. Kadota, Masao Keiss, Lawrence R. Koshiyama, George Matsumoto, Amy Mochizuki, Tami Nagai, Yoshinori Nishi, Josohachi J. Inouye, Tohru Kagawa, Isamu Kido, George H. Kosobayashi, Tom Takayuki Matsumoto, Fred W. Mochizuki, Tsutomu Nagata, Bill Nishi, Sam Inouye, Tsugio Tom Kagayama, William Kimura, Arata Kosobayashi, Tomoyoshi Matsumoto, Hifumi Mori, George Masao Nagata, George Nishi, Shiro Isa, Warren Kageta, Frank Kimura, George T. Koyama, Jiro Matsumoto, Masao Mori, Takashi Nakada, George Michio Nishida, Kazuo Ishida, Masao Kageta, Joe Kimura, Kiyoshi Joe Koyama, John S. Matsumoto, Toshio Morimoto, Masao Nakada, Henry Isao Nishihara, Chiharu Ishigaki, Sadao Kageta, Sanai Kimura, Lincoln Tomatsu Kuba, Allen Saburo Matsumura, Clarence Morinaga, Kazuo Nakada, James Nishimoto, Hideto Ishikawa, Mitsuo Moffet Kai, Willy Kimura, Masaru Kubo, Takashi Matsumura, George J. Morinaga, Yutaka Nakada, Minoru Paul Nishimoto, Masaki Ishikawa, Tokio Kakiba, Masashi Kimura, Melvin M. Kubo, Takeo Matsunaga, Mitsuru Morioka, Dale Kogetsu Nakada, Saburo Nishimura, George Ishisaka, T.M. Kakuchi, Yuji A. Kimura, Nathan Shigeo Kubo, Takio Matsuo, Hiroshi Morioka, James Takumi Nakada, Yoshinao Nishimura, Hiroshi Ishitani, George Kiyoshi Kamada, Hiroshi Ben Kinaga, Thomas Kubo, Yoshio Matsushima, Tomomi Morisaki, Kiyoshi Nakada, Yoshio Nishimura, Joe Ishizaki, Henry Kamimura, Minoru Kinaga, Karl Kubota, Akira Mayeda, John Morishige, Shun Nakadate, Shogi Nishimura, Minoru Ishizaki, Takeshi Kanbara, Toshiro Kinchi, David Minoru Kubota, Joe Mayeda, Tosh F. Morita, Frederic Saburo Nakagawa, Fred Nishimura, Tomatsu Iso, Jimmie Kanemoto, Masaru King, Jerry Kudow, Isao Mayekawa, Joseph Morita, Ray Nakagawa, Isamu Manabu Nishinaka, George N. Iso, Masami Kasano, Dave Masakazu Kinoshita, Jitsuo Kudow, Tom Toshiyuki Mayekawa, Paul Morita, Roy Chiharu Nakagawa, Saburo S. Nishioka, Satoshi Iso, Yutaka J. Kasano, John M. Kinoshita, Robert S. Kumagi, Gene Meguro, Leo Riochi Morita, Saburo Nakahara, Frank M. Nishioka, Seiji Itaya, Francis Kashiwagi, Kazuo Kishi, Raymond Kumagai, Joe Y. Mihami, Takumi Morita, William Masahiro Nakaki, Hidetaka Nishita, Daniel S. Itaya, Sam Kataoka, Charles Mitsuo Kitani, Ben Shigeru Kumai, Hiroshi B. Mihara, Tom Takio Morita, Yuji Nakaki, Hidetoshi Nishiyama, Shigeichi R. Ito, Bill S. Kato, Roy Y. Kitazono, Lloyd Shigeru Kumamoto, Frank Mihara, Toshio Motonaga, Mac M. Nakama, Jiei Nishiyama, Tomi Ito, David M. Kawabata, Kaoru Kitazono, Loren Kumano, Masahiko Miisaki, Henry Motooka, Sam Nakamoto, Kurato Nitake, Harry Ito, Fred Kawachi, John Y. Kitazono, Sanaye Kunitomi, Jack Mikami, Akiko Mouri, Frank Nakamura, Harold Nitake, James Kim Ito, Isamu Kawachi, Teddy Kiyan, Henry T. Kurahara, Janus Yoneo Mikami, Kiyoto Mouri, George Nakamura, Jack Noda, George Ito, James O. Kawaguchi, Yasuo Kiyan, Joe Kurazawa, John Y. Mikami, Takumi Mouri, Sadayuki Nakamura, Ken Nojima, Sho Ito, Jenmei Kawahara, George Shizumo Kiyokawa, Mamoru Kurokawa, Dick Koichiro Miki, Tsutomu Mukai, George Nakamura, Shigeto Nomura, Noboru Ito, John Kawahara, Herb Takayoshi Kobayashi, William Tetsuko Kurtz, Marlin Mimaki, Claude Mukai, Tom K. Nakamura, Tetsu T. Nomura, Ryohei Ito, Shinichi Kawakami, George Kobe, Narumi Kuwada, Paul Y. Mineta, Albert Munekiyo, Frederick M. Nakamura, Tom Nomura, Satoru Ito, Yoshiaki Kawakami, Hiroshi Jim Koga, Max Kuwahara, Robert Mirasaki, Kiyoshi Munemura, Jack Nakano, Lane Tatsuo Noriaki, Kiyoshi Ito, Yoshiharu Harley Kawakami, Isamu Komatsu, James Katsumi Kuwata, Hiroshi Mishima, John Yuji Muraoka, Henry Nakao, Kinuhiro Oda, Fred B. Iwafuchi, Harry Y. Kawakami, Izumi Komatsu, Shigego Richard Lewis, Marjorie E. Mitsunaga, George Muraoka, Masa Nakao, Mamoru Ogata, Ben Masaru Iwafuchi, Kingo King Kawakami, Shigeto Kondo, Hideo Lorenzen, Carl G. Miyahara, George Shigenobu Murase, Robert Nakasako, Motomu Ogawa, Chidori Iwafuchi, Ray Kawamoto, Richard T. Kondo, James Maeda, Hare Miyahara, Michael Miki Murata, Ben Nakashima, Satoshi Ohnoki, Harry H. Iwamoto, George Kawamoto, Roy Kenji Kondo, Shizuo Magara, Ryo Miyahara, Ted Murata, Bill Nakasone, Ben Oka, George Y. Iwamoto, Yoshito Kawamoto, Susumu Kondo, Takashi Makino, Ernest M. Miyahata, Noboru Murata, Bill Kimio Nakasone, Susumu Shin Oka, Isamu Iwasa, George Utaka Kawamura, Kaname N. Konishi, Joe Makumoto, Hisashi Miyake, Kenneth K. Murata, Ichiro Ned Nakata, George M. Okagaki, Warren J.
Military Honor Roll Military Honor Roll Okamoto, Frank Sho Osuga, Joseph Sakauye, Shinobu Yoshinao Shiraki, Attado Spud Tainaka, Shigeo Tojo, Rufus Uyeda, Joe Yoshitaka Yashiro, Kunio Okamoto, Masao Osumi, Kazuo Sakazaki, Thomas Matakichi Shiraki, George Y. Takagi, Makoto Tokirio, Frank Masaru Uyeda, Mason Masaru Yashiro, Yoneo Okamoto, Shore Ota, George Sako, Sam Shiraki, Jim Mitsuo Takaichi, Bob Tokuhisa, Thomas Shoji Uyeda, Takeshi Yasuda, Heizi Okamoto, Toshikazu Ota, Joe Akemasa Sato, Frank Shiraki, Masaru Takaki, James Tokumasu, Harry Uyemura, George J. Yasuda, Shigeru E. Okamoto, William Ota, Minoru Sato, James Kiyoshi Shiraki, Yoshikazu Takakura, Donald M. Toma, Takeyuki Wada, George H. 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Military Honor Roll Congressional Medal of Honor
There were a total of 811 Japanese American Servicemen killed in action during World War II. The Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, is given for conspicuous gallantry at
the risk of the soldier’s life beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy. PFC. Sadao S. Munemori was the
The following lists the servicemen from Heart Mountain who were killed in action: only Japanese American awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II. On May 19, 2000, twenty Japanese
American World War II Heroes had their medals upgraded to Congressional Medal of Honor. Two of the
upgraded Medal of Honor recipients were Private Joe Hayashi and Technician Fifth Grade James Okubo.
Their families were incarcerated at Heart Mountain. Their Medal of Honor citations are reprinted here.
Yoshiharu N. Aoyama
Robert Farmer Private Joe Hayashi distinguished
himself by extraordinary heroism
Ted Teruo Fujioka in action on 20 and 22 April 1945,
near Tendola, Italy. On 20 April 1945,
Stanley Kunio Hayami ordered to attack a strongly defended
Joe J. Hayashi hill that commanded all approaches to
the village of Tendola, Private Hayashi
John S. Kanazawa skillfully led his men to a point within
75 yards of enemy positions before
Yasuo Kenmotsu they were detected and fired upon. Af-
ter dragging his wounded comrades to
Isamu Kunimatsu safety, he returned alone and exposed
George M. Mayeda himself to small arms fire in order to direct and adjust mortar
fire against hostile Technician Fifth Grade James K. Okubo distinguished himself
Jim Nagata emplacements. Boldly attacking the hill with the remaining by extraordinary heroism in action on 28 and 29 October and
men of his squad, he attained his objective and discovered that 4 November 1944, in the Foret Domaniale de Champ, near
Toll Seike the mortars had neutralized three machine guns, killed 27 Biffontaine, eastern France. On 28 October, under strong
men, and wounded many others. On 22 April 1945, attacking
William Hiroshi Taketa the village of Tendola, Private Hayashi maneuvered his squad
enemy fire coming from behind mine fields and roadblocks,
Technician Fifth Grade Okubo, a medic, crawled 150 yards
Kei Tanahashi up a steep, terraced hill to within 100 yards of the enemy.
Crawling under intense fire to a hostile machine gun position,
to within 40 yards of the enemy lines. Two grenades were
thrown at him while he left his last covered position to carry
Fred Yamamoto he threw a grenade, killing one enemy soldier and forcing the back wounded comrades. Under constant barrages of enemy
other members of the gun crew to surrender. Seeing four small arms and machine gun fire, he treated 17 men on 28
Hitoshi Moe Yonemura enemy machine guns delivering deadly fire upon other ele- October and 8 more men on 29 October. On 4 November,
ments of his platoon, he threw another grenade, destroying a Technician Fifth Grade Okubo ran 75 yards under grazing
machine gun nest. He then crawled to the right flank of anoth- machine gun fire and, while exposed to hostile fire directed
er machine gun position where he killed four enemy soldiers at him, evacuated and treated a seriously wounded crewman
and forced the others to flee. Attempting to pursue the enemy, from a burning tank, who otherwise would have died. Techni-
he was mortally wounded by a burst of machine pistol fire. The cian Fifth Grade James K. Okubo’s extraordinary heroism and
dauntless courage and exemplary leadership of Private Hayashi devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of
enabled his company to attain its objective. Private Hayashi’s military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and
extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping the United States Army.
with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great
credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.Thank you
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