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Posted on 05/06/2018 5:00:49 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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“Hiroshi H Miyamura ~ 07 May 2018, yarddog wrote:
My wife worked with a Japanese American girl whose Father was drafted near the end of WWII. He was sent into Japan as part of the Army of Occupation.
The fact that he spoke Japanese probably helped. He also met his future wife there.”
Her father could have been a Kibei, an American of Japanese ancestry who was educated in Japan. There were about 10000 of them and about 7000 served with the US military. Their service to America was invaluable during the war.
Most AJAs (like my parents) spoke Japanese as a second language and would not have qualified as a translator or in military intelligence.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
Astounding this brave man survived!
Howdy, Kathy.
Hope you’ve had a good weekend, and a lot of sleep. It’s THAT week again and you’re short one. :-(
Good evening, MS B...((HUGS))...a laid back day for you?
Nice weather?
Howdy, PRO.
Have fun with the pups today?
Welcome to the Canteen, aposiopetic....nice to read something positive in the media about our military heroes.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Too laid back!
I did not accomplish a thing today!
LOL
TA DA!
Presenting Mikes Band-The Downeast Soul Coalition!
An original tune titled Home Cookin!
http://www.downeastsoulcoalition.com/music.html
It was a nice visit with the pups.
The little guy whose named Gryphon decided he was going to explore under the back porch the other day and squeezed through a small opening and didn't want to come out so Robin had to break a piece of lattice off to grab the little sucker and pull him out. He went back under, LOL. So the 'lil guy is a real rambunctious trouble-maker.
I also took son out to lunch to Applebees to celebrate completing his 3rd year of College with a straight A average. We feasted.
Anything happen your way?
I gotta put this pic in Fotki!
Howdy, LUV.
Were you able to kick the cats out last night so you could sleep well and feel fresh this morning? :-)
Good evening, DuncanWaring....it is always nice to learn the background of things we see while out and about.
Good evening, Luv...awesome indeed!!
I can. Do you want it with the red tone or more toned down?
Howdy, radu!
I was able to get Peaches out so it was all good. Ginger doesn’t beat the door down to get into the bedroom if I close the door! LOL!
That lil Gryphon is sure a trouble-maker! He just isn’t slowing down, is he? Robin’s gonna have her hands full with him for a long time. LOL
WOOHOO on that straight A average! That was well worthy of a celebration today! Congrats to Zack!
A pretty quiet day overall but we had a little “light show” action just before sunset and I was finally able to get a few lighting pix. Been waiting months for this.
Yay for that!
I’m surprised Ginger didn’t go out, too, since she doesn’t like being in all that much. At least the rowdy one was out and that’s what counts.
Welcome to the Canteen, chrisinoc...quite the relative you have there. You must be very proud knowing his “story”.
And he takes pride in his work.
Thanks for sharing.
The red is from the lighting at a night club.
I dunno!
What do you think we should do?
Mike and I just touched bases and we lean towards leaving it!
LOL
Hey there Cat Lady!
Did you have a nice day?
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Hiroshi Miyamura was drafted into the Army in 1944, near the end of World War II. He served briefly with the 442nd Infantry Regiment, a famous Japanese-American unit, and was discharged from the active army shortly after Japan surrendered. Following the war, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve, and was recalled to active duty following the start of the Korean War.
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 
leader, aware of the imminent danger to his men unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat killing approximately 10 of the enemy. Returning to his position, he administered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation. As another savage assault hit the line, he manned his machinegun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered the squad to withdraw while he stayed behind to render the gun inoperative. He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to a second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity of the attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Cpl. Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement. He killed more than 50 of the enemy before his ammunition was depleted and he was severely wounded. He maintained his magnificent stand despite his painful wounds, continuing to repel the attack until his position was overrun. When last seen he was fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers. Cpl. Miyamura's indomitable heroism and consummate devotion to duty reflect the utmost glory on himself and uphold the illustrious traditions on the military service
children and four grandchildren, with one grandchild, Marisa, an officer in the United States Air Force. He has resided in Gallup since his discharge from the army, where he pursued his career as an automobile mechanic and service station owner.