The 442nd Battalion

These are the stories of the men of the 442nd battalion.

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We went for broke, we did our jobs, but what means more to us than these medals? The fellow soldiers who gave their lives.

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24. May 9, 1945- The war is over. The 442nd was ready to go home. They had gone for broke, and

heart-broke for home.

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The 442nd Battalion was honored by the French government. Living members are awarded the "Legion of Honor" for helping to liberate France.

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In 2011 the Congressional Gold Metal was given to the Japanese American Soldiers who served during World War Two.

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"Go for Broke" was the motto of the 442nd Battalion and their pride was shown by the patches they wore which featured the Liberty Torch.

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Members of the House and the Senate say that they acknowledge that the rescue of the "Lost Battalion" influenced the of statehood to Hawaii.

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President Truman has put out a statement stating "You fought the enemy abroad and prejudice at home and you won."

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The 442nd Colonel Replied "General, this is the regiment. The rest are either dead or in the hospital."

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The Commander begins his debrief of the 442nd regiment by stating "You disobeyed my orders. I told you to have the whole regiment."

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Speculation arises why General of the 141st allowed the Battalion advancing further than support allowed with no protection in the rear.

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The French sure were nice people; they made our mission seem more like a mini vacation. All the luxuries we missed were there.

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The time spent on the coast of France was called the “Champagne Campaign” due to the abundance of wine, women, and music.

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Ha this German soldier thought we would simply push him off the sandbar so he could be on his way? This is our submarine now.

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The thought of having fish sounded so amazing, when we saw it was a small German sub; you can imagine how annoyed we were.

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12. Soon after the soldiers got excited when the patrol thought they spotted a big fish on the coast, all hoped for a nice meal.

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As the 442nd patrolled the French coast, winter was hitting and the days were getting cold, supplies were needed bad.

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Off to guard the border on the coast of the French Rivera.

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Surviving members of the 100th infantry wanted to make all of the members of the 442nd battalion official “Honorary Texans."

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To this day, I and the rest of the 100th battalion will never forget the sacrifices that the 442nd made rescuing us.

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The “Purple Heart Battalion”, some called us, because there were so many injuries and casualties for the sacrifices we made.