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Robert Ichikawa Collection Finding Aid 2015.017
2015.017
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Go For Broke National Education Center
Title: Robert Ichikawa Collection
creator:
Ichikawa, Robert, 1925-2011
creator:
Ichikawa, Christie
Identifier/Call Number: 2015.017
Physical Description:
82.6 Megabytes
Date (bulk): 1944-1945
Abstract: Robert Ichikawa was part of the 442nd RCT, E Company. These photos depict his time in
Nice, France; Sospel, France; and Camp Shelby, Mississippi in 1944 and 1945.
Processed by Erin Sato on 2015-04-16.
Donated 2008-07-16.
[Item], [Collection], Go For Broke National Education Center, Los Angeles, California
Robert Ichikawa was born in Fresno, California in 1925 and volunteered for the Army from Amache, CO when he was 18. He became
a proud member of "E Co." 442nd RCT and fought in Italy and France. He passed away on 07/04/2011.
Robert Ichikawa was part of the 442nd RCT, E Company. These photos depict his time in Nice, France; Sospel, France; and Camp
Shelby, Mississippi in 1944 and 1945.
There are 14 photographs in total and show Robert's time in training at Camp Shelby as well as his E Company comrades in France.
Existence and Location of Copies
Items were donated as digital surrogates only and can be found online at: https://ndajams.omeka.net/collections/show/1171.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Japanese Americans -- History -- 20th century
Japanese Americans
United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd
United States. Army. Infantry
United States.
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 -- Japanese Americans
France.
Mississippi.
Camp Shelby (Miss.)
Nice (France)
Sospel (France)