#124: Go For Broke, Part II

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After Pearl Harbor, many Nisei were kicked out of the military. All those that were retained were sent to Hawaii. A few new Japanese Americans were allowed to enlist, but most were deemed as "enemy aliens" by recruiting boards. By 1943, all new Nisei recruits were barred from entry. Those few that had already been stationed in Hawaii were formed into a single infantry battalion, the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), sent to the mainland for training, and then sent to Italy to fight for the country that had interned more than 100,000 Americans of Japanese descent. They were subjected to racism and doubt but they proved their naysayers wrong every step of the way.

This Week's Ghosts of the Pacific are:

1. Army Lieutenant Colonel Farrant L. Turner - Section U, Site 1174
2. Helen Van Inwegen Turner - Section U, Site 1174
3. Army Colonel Albert F. "Bert" Turner -
                    Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Section 121 -B, Grave 10

The Ghosts of the Pacific Theme is Ukulele and Love Birds by emjaydabayou, with a few Waves of Hawaii added for ambiance.

The Ghosts of the Pacific Transition music are some Uke Chords by turkitron.

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