These photos were scanned at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland (NARA II). They were taken during the war by the U.S. Army Signal Corps. On the back of each print was information on the date, place, unit and personnel photographed. Additional information has been added when available.
St. Die Area France, Nov. 13, 1944: SC341438
A Japanese-American unit moves out of old command post. The unit-Company F, 2nd Bn, 442nd Regiment (Combat Team)-is holding a section of the front lines. 13 November 1944. Signal Corps photo #ETO-HQ-44-25762 (Musser). SC 341438, St. Die Area, France.
(l-r) SSgt Yukio Okutsu, Pfc Shigeru Suekuni, Sgt Albert Ichihara, TSgt Michio Takata, 1st Lt Joseph Hill.
St. Die Area, France, 13 Nov 1944: SC340952
A Japanese-American unit moves into a new command post which was built for them by the U.S. Army Engineers. This unit is holding a strategic front line position. Company "F", 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regiment (Combat Team). 13 November 1944 Signal Corps Photo #ETO-HQ-44-25764 (Musser). SC 340952, St. Die Area, France.
St. Die Area, France, 13 Nov 1944: SC340950
A squad leader looks for German movements in the valley 200 yards away. Show, rain and mud make life miserable for these Japanese-American front line troops. Company "F", 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regiment (Combat Team). 13 November 1944 Signal Corps Photo #ETO-HQ-44-25757 (Musser)
A Japanese-American Machine Gunner keeps himself at the ready for a sight of a Jerry. His unit composed, entirely of Japanese-Americans, is holding a section of the front lines. Co F, 2d Bn, 442d Regt (Combat Team). St. Die Area, France.
ETO HQ 44 25758 13 Nov Credit...U S Army Signal Corps Photog...T/5 A.B. Musser...163
St. Die area France, Nov. 13.1944: SC340948
A Japanese-American soldier talks to a buddy through the observation port of a well camouflaged fox-hole. This unit, comprised of Japanese-Americans, are holding a section of the front line. Company "F", 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regiment (Combat Team). 13 Nov 1944
Signal Corps Photo - ETO-HQ-44-25755 (Musser) Released by Field Press Censor 16 Nov 1944
St. Die Area, France, 13 Nov 1944: SC340949
Lt. Joseph W. Hill of Pine Bluff, Ark., commanding a unit of the Japanese-American Team now in action against the Germans, discusses enemy positions with a member of his unit. Company "F", 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regiment (Combat Team). 13 Nov 1944
Signal Corps Photo #ETO-HQ-44-25756 (Musser) Released by Field Press Censor 16 Nov 1944
Lt Joseph W. Hill, SSgt Yukio Okutsu, 1st Platoon Company "F"
Bruyeres, France, 24 Oct 1944: SC340944
File of Japanese-American Infantrymen moves past wooded area. 24 Oct 1944
Signal Corps Photo #ETO-HQ-44-18646 (Valentine) Released by Field Press Censor 26 Oct 1944
