Bob Hideo Kaichi Collection, bulk 1944-1945

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Bob Hideo Kaichi Collection
Dates:
bulk 1944-1945
Creators:
Kaichi, Bob Hideo, 1921-2000 and Hart, Gail
Abstract:
This collection consists of personal materials of Bob Hideo Kaichi's during his time serving with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 34th Infantry Division during World War II.
Containers:
box: 2018.001
Extent:
0.21 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item], [Collection], Go For Broke National Education Center, Los Angeles, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of personal materials of Bob Hideo Kaichi's during his time serving with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 34th Infantry Division during World War II. The collection contains newspaper clippings mentioning Japanese American soldiers including mention of Hideo Kaichi. There are also two small flags of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team Camp Shelby at Mississippi and the 34th Infantry Division Red Bull insignia. There is also a small publication, "The Story of the 34th Infantry Division Louisian to Pisa." And finally there are various military records addressed to or mentioning Hideo Kaichi.

Biographical / historical:

Hideo "Bob" Kaichi was born in 1921 in Hawaii. He enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 34th Infantry Divison, 2nd Battalion, Company H. While serving, he was awarded a Silver Star in 1944 for his acts of bravery saving a fellow wounded soldier. After the war, Bob returned to Hawaii where he married his wife, Alice. They both passed away in 2000.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Nicole McKeon
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-12-05 11:47:28 -0800 .

Access and use

Preferred citation:

[Item], [Collection], Go For Broke National Education Center, Los Angeles, California.

Location of this collection:
355 East 1st Street, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Contact:
(310) 328-0907