An American Hero: Shiro Kashino

Title

An American Hero: Shiro Kashino

Subject

Minidoka Japanese American World War II

Description

3 copies Shiro Kashino was incarcerated at the Minidoka War Relocation Center, a concentration camp near Twin Falls, Idaho. When the opportunity to serve the US Army opened in 1943, he volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He fought in all the major battles of the European campaign with the 442nd. Shiro was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, six Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and one Silver Star.

Creator

Matsuda, Lawrence ; Sasaki, Matt

Publisher

WLAM, Seattle NVC Foundation

Date

2015

Type

PS126.A41.M18

Identifier

2003.500.4613

Collection