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The 442nd unit was created in January 1943 as a segregated unit for Japanese Americans. This unit was formed after a petition from many Japanese-American leaders to include such a unit in the armed forces.

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The division was to be composed of all Japanese-Americans. Around 2/3 were from Hawaii, while the rest came from various internment camps. They would train at Camp Shelby in Mississippi

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Many times, there were conflicts between the "Buddaheads", Hawaiians, and the "Kotonks", those from the U.S mainland. After the Hawaiians were sent to a nearby internment camp, the two sides began to respect and understand each other.

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The regiments motto was based upon a gambler's saying in Hawaii. It represented how these soldiers risked everything to fight prejudice both abroad and at home

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This is the most famous insignia attributed to the group. Being worn on the shoulder for troops deployed.

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This insignia was used as well.

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The regiment was under the command of General Clark, a former World War I veteran who rose to that rank. He was one of the few military leaders who opposed internment.

He would rise in rank throughout the war due to his military skill. Eventually, taking command of the 15th army group, the entire American force in Italy.

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Medal of Honor | 21
Distinguished Service Cross | 29
Silver Star Medal | 560
Silver Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (in lieu of second Silver Star) | 28
Legion of Merit Medal | 22
Soldier's Medal | 15
Bronze Star Medal | 4,000
Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (in lieu of second Bronze Star) | 1,200
Purple Heart | 9,486
Army Commendation Medal | 36
Division Commendation | 87

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Presidential Unit Citation | 7
Meritorious Service Unit Commendation | 2

Note: The 442nd would be the most decorated unit in WWII

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The first mission of the 442nd was to take the heavily defended Vosges Mountains from German forces in Northern Italy. The unit would earn many distinctions for this misssion.

Perhaps the most famous mission was a rescue mission for the 36th Texas division. Along the way, the 442nd liberated 3 towns, taking heavy casualties. Eventually, the unit broke through, saving the 36th division.

The 552nd Field Artillery Battalion, a sub-unit of the 442nd, would later go on to liberate parts of the Dachau concentration camp.

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Much of the regiment had their families interned in several interment camps all across the US. The heroism that these men fought with helped break several racist stigmas held against Asian Americans.

Eventually, President Truman would integrate the Army. Ensuring that all men, regardless of race, could fight with honor.

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http://www.goforbroke.org/learn/history/military_units/442nd.php

http://encyclopedia.densho.org/442nd_Regimental_Combat_Team/

http://www.the442.org/home.html

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The 442nd was deactivated soon after the war ended. However, it was reactivated later as a reserve unit. It would eventually be mobilized with the outbreak of the Vietnam War.

The unit is still active today, having served in Iraq. It contains members from a wide variety of ethnicities.

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Important figures: Medal of Honor Recipients

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Important figures: Medal of Honor Recipients

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A map of Japanese Internment camps during WWII

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A map of Japanese Internment camps during WWII

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A map of the Italian front lines during WWII

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A map of the Italian front lines during WWII

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A Colonel of the 442nd in the Vosges forest

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A Colonel of the 442nd in the Vosges forest

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Medal of Honor Recipient

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Medal of Honor Recipient

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Medal of Honor Recipient

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Daniel Inouye lost his right arm in combat during WWII. He was awarded the medal of honor and would go on to serve in Congress as a representative and a senator. He would become the highest ranking Japanese-American in United States History