100TH INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB Puka-Puka Parade

AUGUST 2012 NO. 07/2012 President’s Message been planning this for several months, with the Military by Pauline Sato Intelligence Service taking the lead. We can’t thank them and all the committee members enough for all they are We’ve passed the mid-point of the year and have also doing. We’ll need more volunteers for the annual grave reached a milestone. Formed in June, 1942, we are now 70 decorating tradition on September 29, so please see the years old! That’s a call for celebration! And celebrate we article in this issue and help if you can. th did at our 70 anniversary banquet on July 8 at the Lastly, I’d like to thank the Hawaii Foodbank for honoring Honolulu Country Club with the theme, “For Continuing us at the 2012 Patriots Celebration on July 3. This was Service: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.” Banquet their final year (of 16 years) of celebrating Hawaii’s Chairperson, Janice Trubitt, was a bit worried when sign patriots. In 1997, the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd up seemed to stall, but the numbers jumped to about 350 Regimental Combat Team were the featured honorees. people, and a full house. It was a treat to see the group of This year, all honorees were invited back for one final 40 from Maui and we’re grateful that they made the time, and our very own Robert Arakaki (B Co.) special trip. There are many people to thank for making represented us. Robert continues to take the time to attend this event a reality, and I’d run out of space if I tried to do functions like this and be a great spokesperson. I want to it here, but I’d like to let everyone know that nearly 100% thank Robert and his wife, Nancy, for continually “doing of the work was done by volunteers. Without them, there the honors” on behalf of our organization. We owe them would be no banquet. Thank you, thank you, to all who great appreciation for their continuing service. worked so hard to make it one of the best celebrations ever. Aloha, Some of the highlights of the banquet were the live music provided by the Ebb Tides. Their performance was perfect for our audience. I know my mom and dad perked up every time they sang a Japanese song. Mahalo to Dr. and Mrs. Teraoka for their help in bringing the Ebb Tides to the banquet. The keynote speeches were additional highlights. By popular request, two of the speeches (by Dr. Franklin Kometani and Thomas Kaulukukui, Jr.) are printed in this issue. For those of you who were able to attend the banquet, you probably received a small 100th logo item (mini first aid kit) courtesy of Wayne Fujita. Wayne has been very generous over the years, to the point of surprising us with gifts of hats and shirts with our logo every now and then. He and his mother, May, visited us from in order to attend the banquet, and we were very happy to see them. Pauline with two of her favorite people, Robert and What’s next? The Joint Memorial Service on Sunday, Nancy Arakaki, at the 2012 Patriots Celebration. September 30, will be held at the National Memorial Photo: Wayne Iha Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). Volunteers have

Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 army from the camp. There was also an exhibit about In Memorium Sadao Munemori whose family lived at . But the most memorable event during the visit was that we Benjamin Shinichi Yamada (B) met the Superintendent of the Site and two of his staff Passed away on June 17, 2012 members. All had recently looked at 100th website. The Superintendent, Les Inafuku, also said he had seen photos of one of his uncles, James Inafuku (B), that he had never seen before. I was very happy to know that members of the National Park Service had discovered our website. Our deepest sympathy to his family. I hope these examples give you an idea of the scope and potential of the website to inform people who are in many The 100th Website: A Growing different locations. Many thanks to the veterans and their family members who have loaned us material so we can Resource copy and add them to the website. However, I know there by Susan Muroshige are more original photographs, journals, letters and other As Lloyd mentioned in a previous issue, I have continued documents that are available. Please contact the club to oversee the development of the website from my home office if you have these type of items in your home. Help in San Francisco. With the help of Jan Nadamoto, Jan us preserve the 100th's history! Sakoda, Arlene Sato and Drusilla Tanaka in Hawaii, more documents, stories and photographs are being added. Recently we have gotten several indications that the What’s up with the Wine Gang? website is being viewed and valued as an important source by Jayne Hirata-Epstein of information about the history of the battalion. A man We are sad to report that one of our Wine Gang regulars, from Italy sent a message to the club office. He had Kikuji “Kiku” Tojio, passed away on Sunday, June 3, created a website about the Battle of Cassino (in Italian 2012. Although Kiku was not a veteran of the 100th, he with some English sections) and had discovered our was a daily presence at the Clubhouse as he lived in one of website. He said that he had added a link on his website the Club’s apartments to ours, meaning a person just had to click on it to see the next door. Kiku was 100th website; he asked us to do the same for him on our really a creature of habit. website. He would come at A filmmaker saw some photos on the 100th website and sunrise to make breakfast asked for permission to use them in a documentary she which was always the was planning. Another person wrote from a Seattle AJA same thing – one fried organization and asked if they could use a photograph for egg, one piece of toast one of their projects. And in Hawaii, Karleen Chinen, the and one piece of ham. editor of the Hawaii Herald and a 100th daughter, found He would quietly eat the website to be a valuable resource for the recent issue breakfast at the same commemorating the 70th anniversary of the battalion. stool at the bar (the one closest to the windows). Last week my companion and I were visiting the When he was finished, Manzanar Historical Site in eastern California, near the he would wipe the crumbs off the bar with a napkin, wash Nevada border. It was a sobering sight to see the isolated his dishes, make a pot of coffee and then return home to area where 10,000 people had been incarcerated. The take a morning nap. He’d return later in the day to keep exhibits were excellent and very informative. I was glad company with the veterans, always stopping to first raise to see that the 100th, not just the 442nd, was mentioned in the American flag on the flagpole. After lunch, he would the section about young men who volunteered for the

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return home, stopping to take down the flag off the next time you go to Vegas) and everyone else went home flagpole. with beef jerky and pistachio omiyage. In a chicken skin On Wine Gang Thursdays, he’d always have a cold glass moment, the group met up with Helen Kodama and after of red wine –opting for the huge bottle of “two buck talking story, Roy discovered that he and Helen were chuck” over the pricey imported stuff that the veterans’ related! A wonderful photo album of memories of the trip often receive as gifts from high maka maka visitors. At compiled by Tammy Kubo is on display at the Lounge. the start of Wine Gang sessions, he would quietly sit and For those of us whose pockets were empty, the Wine Gang slowly sip from his glass, never saying a word but just celebrated Robert’s birthday with a party at the Clubhouse smiling as the conversations abounded around him. As the on his actual birthday – May 28. Plans to play poker fell glass emptied, his smiles would get bigger and he would by the wayside as everyone just wanted to talk story and join in the laughter of others. At the end of the day, if you eat Okinawan food from Sunrise (including pig feet’s were patient and let the wine work its magic, you would soup). As we gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” to be rewarded with fascinating tales of Kiku’s life and his Robert, Stacey Hayashi surprised me with a birthday cake accurate and sometimes hilarious observations of the other of my own – my favorite dobash – as my birthday was on Wine Gang regulars. May 27th. Robert and I were amazed that we were both A private funeral service was held for Kiku by his family celebrating the same birthday – 21 years old (multiplied and was attended by Wine Gang members, 100th by ?????). descendants, and 100th/442nd Army Reservists. During the On July 3, Wine Gang veterans Akira Akimoto and Robert eulogy, I learned many new things about Kiku – including Arakaki along with 100th veterans Don Matsuda, Robert that he had enlisted in the Army when he was living in Okinawa. (I later found out that many Hawaii residents relocated to Okinawa as job opportunities were booming on the military base post-Pearl Harbor and it was likely that Kiku was recruited while working there). I would like to thank SGT Chris Arakawa whom, upon hearing that Kiku’s graveside honor ceremony the next morning would be performed by the regular crew on duty at Punchbowl, took it upon himself that night to organize a team of 100th/442nd soldiers to conduct the service. I Sato, and Rikio Tsuda were special guests at the annual know Kiku must have been very happy to see some ‘Iolani Summer School Fourth of July Parade. Also familiar young faces bidding him adieu. attending were Doris Aimoto, Patsy Akimoto, May Fujita, When I think of the many bigger than life personalities at Kazue Sato, Bert Hamakado, Rysen Hirata-Epstein, Wine Gang, I realize that it takes a very special person Tammy Kubo, Kimi Matsuda, Evelyn Tsuda and Mr. who through his quiet calmness has left such a hole in my Tsueshita from Japan. After the parade, the school heart with his passing. I will never forget you Kiku and provided an onolicious bento for everyone and the boys will smile in your memory each time I walk past a giant got to meet the new ‘Iolani Headmaster, Dr. Timothy box of red wine! Cottrell, who joined us for lunch. The veterans presented On a totally different note, 100th veterans Robert Arakaki Dr. Cottrell with a CGM replica in a beautiful case and and Goro Sumida, 442nd veteran Isao “Roy” Takiyama, told him he had an open invitation every Thursday for Tammy Kubo and their family members had an early lunch with the Wine Gang, encouraging him to come celebration of Robert’s birthday at the California Hotel when he was “off duty” so he could have a beer or two. and Casino in Las Vegas. The group met up with 100th Two days later, at the request of Judge Takashi Kitaoka, a veteran Tokuji “Toke” Yoshihashi where they shared moment of silence and a toast of remembrance was held at meals, a slot tournament and of course, lots of time on the Wine Gang to honor those who were once Clubhouse casino floor. As usual, Goro and the Shiroma family went regulars but were no longer with us including Kikuji Tojio home as winners (maybe you can have Goro adopt you the

3 Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 and Richard “China” Yamashina. As tears fell, we shared MAHALO Nui to Everyone for the memories and realized how fortunate we are to still have many 100th and 442nd veterans make the trip to Kamoku 70th Anniversary Banquet!! Street every week. by Janice Trubitt As you know, the Wine Gang does not receive any money I hope everyone enjoyed from the Club to pay for Thursday lunches or special themselves at the 70th Anniversary events. We could not continue providing weekly hot Banquet of the 100th Infantry meals and the occasional celebration for our beloved Battalion. It was so touching to see veterans if not for the generosity of our “regulars” and for so many veterans and especially people like the following: the large group from Maui. $50 from Helen Kodama Descendants and friends came $50 from Lois Nakagawa from as far as Japan and the East coast. The speakers - Bert Turner, $50 in memory of Kikuji Tojio from Lois Nakagawa Dr. Franklin Kometani, Judge $100 from Akira and Patsy Akimoto Thomas Kaulukukui, and Pauline $100 from Robert and Nancy Arakaki Sato - were all so inspiring, challenging us to continue the $100 in memory of Kikuji Tojio from Robert Arakaki, legacy of the 100th and live up to the motto "For Bert Hamakado, Stacey Hayashi, Jayne Hirata, Wayne Iha, Continuing Service." Entertainment this year by The Ebb Tammy and Ed Kubo, Mamoru Sato, Goro Sumida, Roy Tides warmed our hearts with all those familiar tunes. We Takiyama, and Paul Watanabe. had a capacity crowd and everything would not have gone so smoothly if it were not for all the help of the Banquet Mahalo to these wonderful people for supporting the Wine committee and donation of services of those involved in Gang. 100% of all donations are spent buying lunch or the program. Thank you so much!! If you have any pupus each Thursday, purchasing cake, ice cream and suggestions for next year's banquet, please call the office. decorations on birthdays, and refilling the paper plate and plastic utensil stash. Here are some fabulous photos from the banquet taken by Hope you will join us for lunch soon! Wayne Iha. (More photos are in the electronic version of this newsletter.) Clubhouse Open House - A Good Time Was Had by All by Pauline Sato Mahalo nui loa to all who came to our Open House on July 7, the day before our 70th Anniversary banquet. It was a lively day of good times and good food. We enjoyed seeing some new faces as well as our beloved “regulars.” As banquet committee members made final arrangements, Robert Arakaki guided guests on a tour of the Education Center while others relaxed and socialized in the lounge. Baker Chapter even held its monthly meeting. It was heartwarming to see the Clubhouse used for the purpose it was built – to bring people together to a place they feel welcome and can call home. Special thanks to Arlene Sato for arranging the refreshments and the wives, widows, and daughters who brought their special desserts.

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Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News 5 PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 The 100th’s Impact Upon Our which doesn’t work so well when the majority unfairly deprives the minority of equality and liberty. For example, Community democracy can be two lions and a lamb voting on what to Speech by Thomas K. Kaulukukui, Jr. eat for lunch. The vote may be democratic, but the lamb is 70th Annivesary Banquet a minority that has real no recourse. © Thomas K. Kaulukukui, Jr. We all know what happened to before All Rights Reserved and during WWII. Japanese Americans did not revolt Aloha & Good Morning to All. against the unjust discrimination of the nation. They didn’t and they weren’t going to, for they must have hoped I humbly offer all honor and respect to the Great Spirit and trusted that their adopted nation would eventually who has made this day and who has given us a humble realize the great injustice, and that the best values of part in it; and to the sands of your birth, wherever that may democracy would prevail. But would that have happened be; to the memory of our ancestors; to the elders who are without the sacrifice of men like those of the 100th Infantry present; and to the leaders and other guests in attendance; Battalion? These men rewrote the Bill of Rights in their and most of all, I bow in respect to the veterans of the own blood, made America take notice, and inspired 100th Infantry Battalion, and to their descendants and other changes that resulted in real freedom and real equality. family members here today, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the 100th Battalion. My friend Bob Ozaki once asked a member of the Wine Gang, “Why did you guys fight like that?” The answer I was invited to offer my thoughts on the contributions of was, “Because we had to die to prove ourselves.” As th the 100 Battalion to the community. I was born in 1945, young as they were, these men who were considered 2nd so I am a member of the “baby boomer” generation---the class citizens knew that some of them had to die in the th generation after the 100 Battalion veterans. This is the flower of their youth in war on foreign soil, so that their vantage point of my perspective. Most of you already comrades and countryman –including us—can live to a know the specifics of some or most of the contributions of ripe old age in peace and equality in our own country. these veterans, but I humbly offer my own brief but broad How great indeed was that sacrifice! What a gift to the perspectives on this topic. I have entitled my remarks “The nation, and to world! Essence (S-sense) of the 100th Battalion’s Contributions to the Community.” I say “S-sense” because I will speak of 3 Another of their contributions—the 2nd S-- is SERVICE. Ss. The motto of Club 100 is “For Continuing Service.” Someone said that “Service is the rent we pay for our The first S stands, of course, for SACRIFICE, which is the room on earth.” And in addition to their military service, th 100 Battalion’s gift to the nation. In battle, these men the men of the 100th Battalion have “paid their rent” by sacrificed their youth, their innocence, and their humanity. contributing for decades to the community, through their In some cases, they sacrificed their sanity, their limbs, and dedicated service. Their service is after the war is unique. even their lives, all for a great cause. They not only saved In my experience, when combat veterans return from war, the free world, but also taught the nation lessons about they just want to be left alone. Their thoughts turn inward, patriotism, freedom and equality. And they did it through as they struggle to reintegrate themselves into civilized their personal sacrifices. You know, sometimes, in order to society. The last thing on their minds is to give more gain something that is worth having, it is necessary to give service to others. If fact, many rightfully believe that the up everything else. All gave some, and some gave all. country owes them. Our nation is America, born of an armed revolution by But the 100th Battalion veterans were unique because they those who rebelled against their English king, declared had so many things in common. They were all part of a their independence, and who then created the greatest class of American society who suffered discrimination. democracy in the modern world. One of the strengths of They had a common purpose to prove themselves. They democracy is that the majority rules, which works well trained together, they fought together, and some died with enlightened leadership and real equality. One of the together. Many stayed together in Club 100 after the war, weaknesses of a democracy is that the majority rules, and they some are still together. All of these factors have

6 Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 combined to create and maintain a special group of lies the potential for success in preserving and retelling the veterans whose continuing service to the community story of these brave men. But as with any great and consists not only the good works themselves, but also the challenging endeavor involving strong and dedicated example they have set by their conduct. The military and leadership, there is the potential for strong, disparate and the nation should adopt their model for veterans’ post-war sometimes divergent opinions on how best to preserve and community service. Continuing service has been more publicize the legacy of these veterans. than just their motto. It is their way of life. There are lessons for us all in the way these men willingly The third great contribution---the third S—is their STORY. subordinated their many diverse opinions, feelings, and This is commonly referred to by such words as “legacy” or emotions about their unfair treatment, and yet sacrificed “lore” or “history” or “tradition.” But libraries are full of their personal views to achieve a greater goal. We can also unread books of legacy, lore, history and tradition. That’s learn much from the way they have united in order to why I use the word “Story.” progress so that they can serve well their constituents and A real story is one that is that is told and retold. It is told communities. How well we –the succeeding generations and retold because it is timeless, relevant, educational, and —eventually serve them and serve our communities, is our memorable. So, it is passed on from generation to story, and it is one that is yet to be written. generation. The lore of the 100th Infantry Battalion has all On this special occasion, I congratulate the leaders of these of the latter characteristics, but to endure, it must be told groups for organizing this event. I give my sincere best and retold by succeeding generations. No one knows this wishes to all friends and family members in attendance. better than you. And I offer a special salute to all the members of the 100th Their story is a gift to us, because their story will not be Infantry Battalion, past and present. I wish you all good told by them. If it is to be told at all, it must be by us. It is luck, good health and Godspeed. a story that they want preserved and told not for Aloha. themselves, but so that succeeding generations will know and understand the values for which their young comrades sacrificed their lives. How do I know? I have asked some History of the Clubhouse of them, and their answers are consistent in this regard. 70th Anniversary Banquet And I know because I am a veteran, and I believe that all Speech given by Dr. Franklin Kometani veterans feel the same way about their own story, and have always felt this way, throughout history, as long as wars The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Club was started in have been fought. It’s not about us who survived. It’s the hot summer of 1942 at Camp Shelby, Wisconsin, about those who died. They say to us, in the words of the where according to Major James Lovell, Dr. Katsumi poet Archibald McLeish, “We give you our deaths. Give Kometani, then Second Lt. and moral officer, introduced them meaning.” the proposal to collect monies from each soldier in order So it is our challenge—and especially a challenge for the have an organization which would include a clubhouse descendants—to preserve and to tell their story well for where members could gather. The idea was voted on and future generations. There is pressure upon the descendants $2.00 was collected each payday by the company clerk of these veterans to carry this burden, but as president from each member. Records were meticulously kept and John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, “The pressures of life are unfortunately the “black books” were misplaced or they not distributed by choice. The torch has been passed to a would be an important part of the memorabilia at the new generation.” clubhouse today. As the monies accumulated, they were sent home to the I have had an opportunity to meet with the current care of Charles Hemenway , a prominent community leadership of the veterans and legacy organizations of the leader and strong friend of the Japanese community. 100th Battalion. I have been uniformly impressed by the Hemenway drew up an agreement that established the character, competency, and commitment of all those organization and purpose of Club 100 and sent it back to involved in the leadership of these organizations. Therein the battalion already in Italy. It was voted on and accepted

Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News 7 PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 on August 12, 1944. The first officers were, Dr. Katsumi According to some members he sold the property on the Kometani, president, Sakae Takahashi, Vice-president, condition that if it didn’t work out to the benefit of the Andrew Okamura, secretary, and Hideo Yamashita, club, he would buy it back. Treasurer. By the end of the war, $50,000 had been The clubhouse was completed for $58,350 and dedicated collected. The organization was the called the Club One on the 10th anniversary of the club. The clubhouse could Puka Puka. not have a second floor due to the shortage of steel at that In 1946 a property at 1444 Nuuanu St., a former Japanese time and a large piece of marble was imported from language school, was purchased from the Hawaii Veterans Carrara, Italy on which the names of the deceased veterans War Memorial Association for $43,500. The property had were inscribed. on it a 2 story concrete building, a separate wooden Subsequently, a 23 unit apartment was built on the building and a large residence building, rented to the remaining property. The rental income is now used to help Omiya family for a nominal rent, for which the family was operate the clubhouse. very grateful. The wooden building was used as a The clubhouse when built had a larger card room than now dormitory for single members at a rate of $7.50 a month. exists. It was actually a dormitory with bunk beds. It was Upstairs of the main building was used as a boxing gym a home to some, a place to stay for members from where members such as Richard Chinen, Kenji Nobori and neighbor islands who needed temporary housing, and for others worked out. those members who went “down under” to work and Naoji Yamagata, Company A, was hired as the first returned for short visits. executive director, and the first Puka Puka parade was It was also nicknamed the “dog house.” Some members published from that office in April of 1946. would get into trouble at home and needed someplace to After returning, many of the veterans needed a place to stay until they were welcomed back home. Any of you stay since some were from neighbor islands, from rural vets had to use the dog house? Oahu or wanted to be on their own. Some had jobs, were Over the years the clubhouse has been used for many in school under the GI bill,but some lived on the “52-20” occasions and most importantly for the members to gather. they received from the government. This meant that they There are still members who congregate daily at the club. received $20 for 52 weeks. Although the numbers are few, the feeling of comradeship One of the members father had a restaurant/bar near the and fellowship still is strong. clubhouse and dorm so the members would gather there Recently, renovations were completed with the and talk story regularly. memorabilia, awards and pictures are reorganized. If you Three years later, the property was sold for $70,000 and haven’t been to visit since the changes, you should $5,000 was donated to the Hawaii Veterans War Memorial because you will be happy and grateful at how good it Association for educational scholarships. looks. Temporary headquarters were at 1710 Fort St, in a room What does the future hold for the clubhouse? I am told rented from the Young Buddhist Association. The room that the need for volunteers is great since most of the men required all the furniture to run an organization, plus room are unable to help. The wives who were the backbone of for the “guys” to gather, talk story, have a few and of the volunteers are reaching the time where they are having course play cards. difficulty doing what they used to do. According to one member, “the room was dark and hot, but it didn’t stop them from playing cards”. The club purchased, 21,600 sq. ft of property on 520 Scholarship Recipients 2012 Kamoku St. for $1.05 per sq. ft., the present location of the Awardees represent the legacy of the 100th veterans club house from Hung Wai Ching. For those of you who by Carole Ota are familiar with the history of the club, you will recognize his name for there was no stronger supporter of the If you were able to attend the annual banquet a few weeks Japanese community and the veterans than Mr. Ching. ago, you were treated to meeting some amazing young

8 Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 descendants of the 100th veterans. The legacy of service, Memorial Service Grave Decorating commitment, and honor will be carried on by these by Evelyn Tsuda exceptional young people. Meet this year’s recipients of the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Volunteers are needed for the annual grave decorating at Scholarships. Punchbowl on Saturday, September 29. Please meet there Kelsey Ige is the daughter of Eddie and Darlene Ige and at 8:30am. Remember to wear sunscreen and bring a hat. the granddaughter of the late Tokio “Bobby” Ige. She is a If you can volunteer to decorate graves at the following graduate of Punahou School and has completed her cemeteries, call the office at 946-0272. We will provide sophomore year at the University of Pennsylvania, the flowers. majoring in Biological Basis of Behavior. Kelsey’s $2000 Mililani: 26 graves scholarship will be applied towards studies to achieve her dream to become a physician. Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery: 36 graves Hawaiian Memorial Park, Kaneohe: 3 graves Kellan Kadooka was not able fly from his home in Kealakekua to join us at the banquet. We know Kellan, his Diamond Head Memorial Park: 8 graves parents Neal and Lorraine Kadooka, and his grandfather Smaller Nuuanu cemeteries: 8 graves Sunao Kadooka (D Co.) are certainly proud of his $3000 scholarship. Kellan graduated from Konawaena High School this year and will be attending the University of French Knight in the Order of the Oregon to pursue a career in child psychology. Legion of Honor Medal Corey Johnson, son of Diane Saito, is this year’s recipient of a $4000 scholarship. His grandfather, Masaharu “Bull” The Government of France wishes to recognize all Saito, was delightfully surprised to hear his grandson’s Americans who served in the liberation of France during name called at the banquet presentations. Corey is a World War II. Each American soldier, if approved, will be graduate of Hilo High School and Harvard University. He named French Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honor has completed graduate studies at Oxford and is now (Chevaliere de la Legion d”Honneur) approved by the working on his doctorate in Modern Thought and President of the French Republic on the 70th anniversary of Literature at Stanford. D-Day. This award was established by Napoleon in 1802. We are all so very proud of the accomplishments of these Any American soldier who served in France during WWII scholarship recipients, and it is clear that there are bright must be alive at the time of application in order to quality futures ahead for all of them. for this award. Editor’s note: We will publish all or part of the scholarship The processing time is between 6 months and over a year, winners' essays in the next issue of the Puka Puka Parade. due to the large number of applications submitted by U.S. veterans. The French Embassy in Washington, DC, the French Consulate General which has jurisdiction over your Las Vegas Mini-Reunion: Revised place of residence in the , and the French Schedule Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris are involved in the approval process. Date: October 21 to October 26, 2012 (5 nights) If you are interested in applying for this French medal, Depart Honolulu: October 21, 2:00pm France’s most prestigious distinction, please contact Terry Shima, Japanese American Veterans Association Depart Las Vegas: October 26, 9:00am ([email protected]; (301) 987-6746, or 415 Russell ***MEETING: Sunday, August 5, 10:30 am at Clubhouse Ave., #1005, Gaithersburg, MD 20877), who will send you Call Ann Kabasawa 781-8540 a form to complete and other information. You will need to attach a copy of your honorable discharge certificate and your separation paper (DD 214) to the form.

Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News 9 PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 NOTE: Copies of the application form are available at visit him again on Thursday since we were leaving Kohala the Clubhouse. The award ceremony will be arranged right after class the following day. When we got to the by the French Consulate General which has hopsital Thursday, the nurse told us we had just missed jurisdiction for your area. If you have any questions, Skip by a few minutes. As we were visiting with Papoose, please contact Terry Shima. As the form is complicated, Skip came in and we had a great visit with her! sons and daughters are encouraged to complete the After the seminar, my brother and I drove back to his place form for their fathers. near Laupahoehoe. Approaching his house, we saw a mother pig with two babies trailing after her, crossing the road. While this is not the first time we've seen pigs, it Chapter News served as a reminder that we're still in the country. Headquarters/Medics Chapter News This morning, we went to the local Farmers Market. All by Janice Sakoda – 737-7778 the venders were there, I'm told... all five of them. The Daughter of Gary K. Uchida vegetables were all healthy looking (huge, red beets, beautiful kale, zucchini, eggplant, to name a few.) But the The 70th Anniversary Banquet has come and gone and I Farmers Market was more than a place to buy baked want to give a great BIG THANK YOU to HQ/Medics goods, plants, flowers, and bananas. It seems like Janice Trubitt for taking the lead and chairing this everyone knew everyone else. I was chatting with a monumental event. And of course, Janice had a great vendor and looked up to see my brother going to say hello support team to pull this banquet off so seamlessly so we to his friends and neighbors. I told another vendor I was say MAHALO to those working behind the scenes. just visiting my brother, and that vendor knew who my My husband, Ed, and I had the privilege of sitting with brother was. I felt I was part of a "Cheers" community, Richard and Fumiko Halloran. Richard is an Honorary where everyone knows your name. What a change from Member of the 100th and wrote the book about Sparky city life! Matsunaga. He is such a great conversationalist and Ed, Don't forget to join us at our next meeting on August 11th who sat next to him, thoroughly enjoyed his company. at 10:00 a.m. Remember to do your civic duty and vote Also at our table were HQ member Hideo Uyeno, whom I either before or after the meeting. first met while working with the Education Center, accompanied by his daughter and son-in-law. Mr. Uyeno hasn't been to the clubhouse recently so he was happy that Baker Chapter News Bob Sato, Bessie Fukumoto, Doris Aimoto and Dorothy by Cecilee Tanaka Tamashiro stopped by to say hello. I was so happy to learn from Mr. Uyeno that he enjoys reading this column. The July meeting was “short and snappy” according to A little encouragement to this writer goes a long way!!! Evelyn Tsuda, who took the minutes. Since both President (and thank you, Mr. Uyeno!) Randy Kuroda and Secretary Drusilla Tanaka were out of After the banquet, I caught a flight to the Big Island to action, Ann Kabasawa was in charge of the meeting. Bert attend a five-day seminar on soil led by Dr. Elaine Ingham, Kuioka reported on the BOD business. Everyone is Chief Scientist with Rodale Institute. While a lot of looking forward to the Baker Chapter Family Day on information was geared to farmers (with a science August 4. The committee has lots of games, including background), I still got a lot of good information. But it BINGO, and ono food planned. A new feature is the all boils down to healthy soil leads to healthy plants. And “Silent Auction” that will feature 100th logo items that to make healthy soil, you need to make good compost. can’t be bought anywhere else. Proceeds will be shared with Baker Chapter and the Education Center. Warren Yamamoto found out that I was going to attend this seminar in Hawi and he encouraged me to visit Skip Although I could not attend both the chapter meeting and Tomiyama's husband, Papoose, in a hospital in the same the 70th anniversary banquet the next day because of my town. We visited him on a Tuesday and then decided to 20th high school class reunion, I heard that the banquet was well-attended and very enjoyable. I also heard the

10 Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 participation by the Yonsei and Gosei was a nice surprise Skip Tomiyama donated the beautiful flower arrangement and very much appreciated. Hope to see more of you at on the stage. She was the one who drove all the way to Chapter events! Waianae to pick up the orchids that April Yukitomo The commemorative issue of the Hawaii Herald attractively dressed up for our centerpieces. Skip and her celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 100th Infantry group, Na Wahine U’i, played beautiful Hawaiian music at Battalion is a “keeper.” If you are not a subscriber, you the entrance of the building. can purchase a copy at the Hawaii Hochi Building. There Thanks to all these talented people in Charlie Chapter who are lots of interesting new stories and photos. I even saw stepped forward and helped make the 70th Anniversary my name in one of the articles! Go check ‘um out. Banquet a success. Thank you to Jayne Hirata-Epstein for her donation to Baker Chapter in memory of Bernard Akamine. Dog Chapter News No more August meeting, but if get any urgent BOD by Joy Teraoka business, they going tell us during the Family Day event on August 4. Next scheduled meeting is Saturday, Congratulations to Treasurer Janice Trubitt and her September 1 at 1 p.m committee for planning the 100th’s very successful 70th Anniversary banquet. The food was delicious and the speakers were interesting and inspiring. We hoped you Charlie Chapter News enjoyed the music of the Ebb Tides (of which I am a by Arlene Sato member). It was an honor and a pleasure to provide the entertainment for the banquet. Did you go to the Mayor’s Independence Day Celebration We wondered why Moriso Teraoka, who was to be seated Parade on July 1 in Waikiki? Kazuto Shimizu rode in a at our table, didn’t show up. I called him on Tuesday and convertible and was one of the Grand Marshalls. There this is his tale of woe: was a trolley that some of our veterans rode in along with On Sunday mornings Moriso usually goes to his swap veterans of the 442nd, 1399, and MIS. They said they felt meet where he has a little stall. He was planning to leave so proud to see many people cheering as they rode from early in order to attend the 100th Ft. DeRussy to Kapiolani Park. ’s banquet. Unfortunately, while heading for his car, he slipped and fell Out of 368 people that attended the Anniversary Banquet, —“kotonk” (is that reference only for mainlanders?). Charlie Chapter had 38 members and families in Anyway, poor Moriso, hit his head and shoulder on the attendance. Thanks go out to Loraine and Paul Cross ground, causing him to black out. The next thing he knew (daughter and grandson of James Oshiro) for helping with when he opened his eyes was that he was in the hospital decorating the hall, serving as greeters, and being one of where tests were being conducted to discern how serious the announcers. April Yukitomo (daughter of Stanley his injuries were. Fortunately, no cranial fractures—just a Akita) helped on the banquet planning committee, created big bump on his head and shoulder. However, the hospital the favors, and donated the cookies in them. Irene Anzai staff didn’t want to rule out “heart attack” as a possible (daughter of Yoshio Anzai) was our Mistress of Ceremony. reason for his falling, so they kept him overnight at the Her daughter Tara Dinman served as one of the hospital for tests on Monday. Luckily, there was no announcers. Doris Kimura sang the National Anthem and evidence of heart failure, and he was released to go home. Hawai’i Pono’i at the beginning of the program. Her That is why he missed the banquet. But you can’t keep a strong voice sounded the same as it was 70 years ago. She good man down for long. Thankfully, Moriso is now up was joined by Charlie Chapter’s Skip Tomiyama, Takako and about, busy as usual. Umamoto, and others to sing the 100th Infantry Battalion A few weeks ago I entertained at Hale Nani with the Ebb Marching Song, Hawai’i Aloha, and Aloha ‘Oe at the end Tides musical group. It was so nice to see resident Martin of the program. This group of people did not practice Tohara, one of our Doggies there. Martin, with his hair together before but boy, did they sound good.

Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News 11 PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 now silvery white, looked more handsome than ever! He because we had forgotten. There were over 300 people still exudes his friendly smile. present and about 40 were veterans, including a few from nd Our next Dog Chapter meeting is scheduled for Saturday, the 442 who were guests. The Maui delegation included August 4, at 9:30 a.m. Ed and Marie Nishihara, Tom Yamada, Willie Goo, Art Kurahara, Stan Izumigawa, Helen Nakashima,Lillian Maeda, Nora Takeuchi, and Eleanor Masuda. Maui Chapter News Our next club social will be on August 18, 11:00 a.m. at by Stan Izumigawa the Veterans’ Memorial Center. You will need to do a little preparation because everyone is asked to bring On a recent Saturday in July the children of member Willie something from home that you think is interesting, or has Goo and his wife Betty hosted a surprise birthday at the history connected to it, or is something you made, or is Dragon Restaurant in your favorite, or anything, and give a little talk about it. Kahului in recognition of his st 91 birthday. Some Kauai Chapter News 80 family and friends by D. Inouye, sister of Seichi Hoashi gathered for the occasion. Willie was The Kauai Congressional Ceremony for the last to arrive and the 100th Battalion, 442nd RCT, and the MIS veterans was as soon as he entered held on May 30, 2012 at the Kauai Veterans Center in everyone stood up Lihue. A replica of the medal was awarded to over 100 of and sang HAPPY the surviving veterans and to the families of Kauai BIRTHDAY. He was veterans. A capacity crowd of about 400 was in then swamped with attendance. Inspirational guest speakers were Senator leis and well wishes. Daniel Inouye, Senator Daniel Akaka, and General (Ret) He admitted that it Robert F. G. Lee. This successful ceremony and luncheon was a total surprise was chaired by Susan Honjiyo and Judi Murakami who and after all present did a fantastic job. The ten CGM committee members had had their fill of the delicious luncheon a huge birthday the monumental task of soliciting for donations, tracking cake was brought out and everyone sang “Happy veterans’ families and planning for this historic event. Mr. Birthday!” while Willie blew out the candles. Hosting the Edward Kawamura was instrumental in securing the occasion were the Goo children Lorrin, Joni Kawamura donations. and Charlene Yahira. At our recent gathering in June the usual regulars plus Fred Yamashige and Tsugio Yamagata were able to make Mainland Chapter News it. Everyone had been asked to come wearing a lei and by Sam Fujikawa Thelma Iwami won the award for most beautiful flower lei If we thought we were busy during the month of May, it and Marie Nishikawa for the non floral one. Everyone was even busier in June. The Annual Armed Forces Day else received cookies and candies and all got to take home Parade participation by the WWII 100th/442nd Veterans some cherimoya fruit donated by 442nd club president was held on May 19th in Torrance. This is the famous Hiroshi Arisumi who had been invited for the occasion. longest lasting Annual Armed Forces Parade in the United The 100th’s recent 70th Annual Banquet on July 8 was a States, 2012 being the 53rd year. Our faithful 100th/442nd most enjoyable affair, and thanks to the efforts of the new officers, President Laura Shigemitsu, Vice President Ken generation of leadership at the parent club. The Shigemitsu, and Treasurer Govan Yee also participated in atmosphere was very good and most of us had a chance to uniform and helped with the preparations for this parade. renew aquaintances, however briefly, with old friends Many more Army and Navy Units from all over now many of whose names we had to get from their name tags participate in this colorful parade. The Master of

12 Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 Ceremonies, Announcer Patrick Coulter, introduced each accolades and admiration for all the veterans for their entry approaching the grandstand and made the important exemplary and unprecedented bravery and valor. This announcement of the 100th/442nd/MIS being the historical and memorable event, so completely well recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor attended, will certainly remain a true treasure for which prompted the many crowds of people lining the everyone. A detailed journal describing this whole streets to clap and cheer as they came by. They were led celebration will be sent to the 100th Clubhouse. by Color Guard Unit Lt Colonel Russell Nakaishi, Hopefully, there will be an exhibit table that Commander, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, California State can accommodate our Gold Medal Celebration Journal. It Military Reserve and his Unit, 1st Sgt D. Poiny, Staff Sgt will explain the many notable persons who expressed their J. Swanson, Pfc C. Bowman, Pfc J. Scholtz, and Pfc. C. support in honoring the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Rojo. Govan Yee (Association treasurer) drove the jeep Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence with Sam Fujikawa and Mas Takahashi standing and Service. I would also like to note that by special saluting as they passed the grandstand followed by Ralph invitation, we had the pleasure of the presence of Jason Kaneshiro in another jeep and the WWII vintage troop Young, Project Management and Development Consultant truck with little Kenji and his mother. All in all, it was a for Veteran Affairs, who has the distinction of assisting sunny, happy and exciting day! countless numbers of Nisei veterans to receive excellent The Memorial Day ceremony on May 28 at the Evergreen lifetime benefits, and Everett Wong, MSW, Readjustment Memorial Care Cemetery was led this year by the VA Counselor. Also spotted among the teeming crowd of Nisei Veterans Coordinating Council. Acting as Master of attendees were 100th members Steve and Sonia Sato and Ceremonies was Mr. Steve Moriyama. After the posting family, Tokuji Yoshihashi, Pauline Yoshihashi, Duke of colors and the four Medal of Honor wreath Ogawa, Kei and Chisato Yamaguchi, James and Yuri presentations, 20 floral presentations were made by Ogawa, Kaz Yoshitake, Henry and Elsie Hayashi, Gayle representatives from organizations including President Tanaka, Tak and Sharon Shimazaki, Harry Fukasawa, Laura Shigemitsu for the 100th/442nd Veterans David Watanabe, Mas and Elma Takahashi, Scott and Association, President Hitoshi Sameshima for MIS Susan Takahashi, Jean Tagami, Hogan Tagami, Bill Seki, Veterans of SoCal, and Govan Yee, Vice President for the Don and Sets Miyada, Robi Shibao-Martin, Cathy Tanaka, Go For Broke National Education Center. The 119 names Sam and Teri Fujikawa, and Eva, Norma and Kiana Noda. on the Honor Roll including the four MOH Honorees Our next 100th Meeting will be July 21, 10:00 AM at the Sadao Munemori, Joe H. Hayashi, Kiyoshi K. Murakami, Go For Broke Office, 367 Van Ness Way, Torrance, 90501. and Ted Y.Tanouye were read by members of VFW Post We will be discussing the upcoming Reunion in Las Vegas 1961. The firing of Volley and "Taps" and retiring of scheduled for Oct 21 - 25. Colors by the Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Cadets led to MC We end with a sad notation of the passing of Harry Steve Moriyama's heartfelt closing remarks to all who Kiyoshi Sasaki (Co.A), a resident of Long Beach, on April attended. Spotted among those who attended were 100th 18, survived by his loving wife Harumi, son Eric (Lisa), members Harry Fukasawa Co.B, Bill Seki (son of Lloyd and daughters Sharon (Ken) Atherton, Darlene (Matt), and Seki, Co. D.), Steve Sato (son of the late Shukichi Sato, Collen Sasaki, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Co. A), and Sam Fujikawa, Co C. Our sincere condolences and sympathy go to their whole Our next big event was held on Saturday, June 9th for the family. Congressional Gold Medal Award Celebration at the in downtown Los Angeles. The long elongated block area between the monument and the Descendants Chapter News Japanese American National Museum was filled to by Bert Hamakado capacity with many thousands of attendees who came to honor the veterans with their presence. The program Thank you to everyone who supported the Descendants was emceed by David Ono, a well known anchor for Chapter by purchasing t-shirts, replica Congressional Gold ABC7 Eyewitness News. He led a program filled with Medals (CGM), and CGM plaques from us at the recent

Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News 13 PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 70th Anniversary Banquet. If you placed an order for the Ms. Cindy Kawamura from Hawaii Funeral Services. larger CGM display box, we are still taking additional Please see the July issue of the Puka Puka Parade for orders so that we can get the price a little lower for specifics on the important topics that she will cover. everyone who wants one. We will let you know when the There is no cost for this presentation but donations are order is ready to go out, how much the final price will be, welcome. There will be a light lunch for participants how much the shipping and handling will be if you want it from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon with Ms. Kawamura’s mailed to you, and when they will be delivered. Mahalo presentation scheduled for 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. If you for your patience and understanding. would like to attend, please RSVP with the Clubhouse If you did not attend the Banquet or did not have a chance Office by calling 946-0272 or e-mailing to stop by and shop, we do have the following items on [email protected] with the number of people in your sale at the Clubhouse for a limited time: party. There is also a sign-up sheet on the Clubhouse $15 - “For Continuing Service” men’s t-shirt without pocket bulletin board in the Lounge. Parking will be available at (blue only, 100% cotton). Available in sizes small, medium, Ala Wai School. large, extra large and XX-Large $16 - “For Continuing Service” men’s t-shirt with pocket (blue only, 100% cotton). Available in sizes medium, large and extra large. Newsletter Collating $17 - “For Continuing Service” men’s t-shirt with pocket by Arlene Sato (blue only, 100% cotton) in size XX-Large. The first Puka Puka Parade issue was in April 1946, 66 $11 - Bronze miniature (1-1/2 inches) Congressional Gold Medal years ago! The entire collection can be viewed on our website: 100thbattalion.org. Today, hard copies are $15 - Bronze miniature (1-1/2 inches) Congressional Gold Medal with case mailed to over 500 people. This includes 100 to the $55 - Handcrafted Congressional Gold Medal Plaque. mainland, 4 to Japan, and one to Italy. There are also 400 Includes a bronze miniature CGM. people who receive it electronically. Read all about the Est. $140-$190 – Handcrafted Congressional Gold Medal Puka Puka Parade in the July 6 issue of the Hawai’I Display Box for bronze duplicate Congressional Gold Medal (3 Herald which is dedicated to the 100th Battalion. Thank inches). Does NOT include a CGM. you to the 20 volunteers that helped with collating on June 23. We ask for your kokua again on Saturday, August 25, 9:00am. Parking will be available at Ala Wai School.

Office Report By Larissa Nielsen Hats, T-shirts, and Plaques OH MY The office currently has T-shirts, baseball caps, Prices are for orders picked up at the Clubhouse only and Congressional Gold Medal replicas, and Congressional do not include shipping and handling if you want to have Gold Medal Plaques available for sale, thanks to the your purchase mailed to you. Please pay via cash or check Descendants Chapter and the Legacy Organization. Please th made out to “Descendants Chapter, 100 Infantry feel free to call or stop by the office to place your order Battalion.” If you cannot make it down to the Clubhouse today! during office hours, please contact me at [email protected] or leave a message with the office FOUND after the Banquet: Glasses at 946-0272 to place an order or if you have any questions. If you or someone you know who attended the 70th Anniversary Banquet and lost a pair of glasses, it was I hope you will join us for our Family Support Group turned in! Call the office at 946-0272 or stop by to claim Seminar on Saturday, August 11th from 11:00 am to 1:00 it! pm in Turner Hall at the Clubhouse for a presentation by

14 Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 In Appreciation Thank you so much for the generous and thoughtful donations which were received between June 11 and July 16, 2012. General Operating Fund Thank you to Drusilla and Stanley Tanaka for the two $25 May R. Furuya in memory of Kikuji Tojio coffee thermos pots, donated to the clubhouse in $50 Mary Lou Sumida in memory of Seitoku memory of Bernard Akamine (B) and Kikuji Tojio. Akamine $50 David K. Watanabe Mahalo to James Miyasato of Hawaiian Isles for his $100 James W. Lovell Associates Inc. in memory of donation to the clubhouse of Hawaiian Isles Coffee Bernard Akamine Cups! $100 Takashi Tsueshita We also would like to thank Major Keith Horikawa $100 Naoto Matsuura in memory of Matayoshi for donating a copy of the book “Proud to Serve: Tanaka and C Co. Boys Japanese American World War II Veterans” to the $200 Alan Hayashi Education Center. This book was available at the last Education Center National Veteran Network meeting held in Los Angeles $100 Takashi Tsueshita and can be borrowed from the Education Center’s $146 Donation Box library upon request. Puka Puka Parade Corrections $25 Ted Tsukiyama In last month’s issue of the Puka Puka Parade, I $100 Takashi Tsueshita mistakenly credited Gary Nakayama for the donations $100 Hagiko Fukuda in memory of Toshio Fukuda originally made from the Baker Chapter. My apologies Sincere thanks to Thomas Wozumi for donating $250 to the Baker Chapter! for Grave Decorating in special memory of Shinyei Nakamine, Yeiki Kobashigawa, Allan M. Ohata, and Mikio Hasemoto.

Photo Pop Quiz! Our readers are sharp! Several people answered the last Photo Pop Quiz correctly, including Evelyn Tsuda. The question was: Where is this monument of Medal of Honor recipient, Sadao Munemori, located?

The correct answer: The monument of Sadao Munemori is located in Pietrasanta, Italy. He was chosen to symbolize all of the fallen of the Allied Forces because of his outstanding heroism over and beyond the call of duty. The monument was built in 2000 by the local population, led by Dr. Americo Bugliani to honor the Allies for liberating Italy.

Here’s the next quiz: Ukulele virtuoso and all-around nice guy Jake Shimabukuro gave a surprise performance at the Clubhouse. When was it and what was the occasion?

Puka-Puka Parade, Monthly News 15 PUKA-PUKA PARADE NO. 07/2012 August 2012 Calendar of Events Puka-Puka EBOD Meeting Saturday, August 18, 8:30 am BOARD Meeting Saturday, August 18, 9:30 am Parade ABLE Chapter Saturday, August 25, 8:30 am BAKER Chapter Baker Chapter Family Day The Puka Puka Parade is the monthly newsletter of the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans organization. It Saturday, August 4, 11:00 am is published at the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans (Park at Ala Wai Elementary School) Clubhouse, 520 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, eleven times a year. CHARLIE Chapter No meeting The opinions expressed in the Puka Puka Parade are DOG Chapter Saturday, August 4, 9:30 am those of the individual author and do not necessarily HQ/MEDICS Chapter Saturday, August 11, 10:00 am reflect the position of the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans. RURAL Chapter To be announced The deadline to submit articles for the DESCENDANTS Chapter To be announced September 2012 issue is BANQUET Committee No meeting August 13, 2012. LONG-RANGE PLANNING To be announced Please send your articles, comments or questions about the Parade via email to [email protected] SCHOLARSHIP Committee To be announced via fax to (808) 946-0273, or via mail to: NOMINATION Committee To be announced Puka Puka Parade LINE DANCING Every Wednesday, 9:00 am, Turner Hall 520 Kamoku Street Honolulu, HI 96826 CRAFTS Every Tuesday, 9:00 am If you would like to be removed from the PPP mailing PUKA PUKA PARADE Collating on Saturday, August 25, 9:00 am list, would like to receive the PPP via email, have a new mailing address, or have any questions, please contact the Clubhouse Office at (808) 946-0272 or Dates and times subject to change. Please contact your Chapter President, [email protected]

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