RARE CUSTOM ONE OF A KIND LOT

US Army

WWII Japanese American Iolani Executive Veteran Shirts

LOT OF 4 and each with distinct patches:

TWO (2) 442 Go For Broke

TWO (2) 100th Infantry Battalion Vet, 100th INF. BN. VET

100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

These were the segregated Japanese American Soldiers of the United States of America

American History

PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL ITEMS.

These four shirts were donated/picked up altogether at a thrift store, on Memorial Day this year.

Many of the veterans are in at least their 90s and most have passed on.

This 4 shirt collection is being listed for its historical significance and recognitions. Conditions are being listed as worn.

One is heavily stained on front.

3 others look white and clean.

442 Go For Broke are in sizes small and medium

100th INF. BN. VET. are in sizes small and medium

PLEASE NOTE:

On the back of the tag of one of the 100th Battalion shirts is the name “Ito” (see photos)

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“The 100th Infantry Battalion, comprised largely of second generation Nisei, bravely fought in Europe and became one of America's most highly decorated units of World War II.”

“Along with the 442nd, the 100th Infantry Battalion is recognized as the most decorated American unit for its size and length of service.”

“Following the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, American suspicion of its Japanese citizens was at an all-time high. Over 100,000 Japanese Americans living on the west coast were labeled as “enemy aliens” and placed in internment camps due to fear and suspicion of collaboration with the Japanese government. Though they faced discrimination at home, many Japanese American men were given the opportunity to enlist in the military. Two Japanese American combat units, the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Infantry Regiment, went on to fight in Europe earning themselves the titles of the most decorated American units of World War II.”

Credit National WW2 Museum

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