Yeiichi “Kelly” Kuwayama

Yeiichi “Kelly” Kuwayama

World War II

 

Yeiichi Kuwayama served as a platoon medic in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed of Japanese Americans. His unit fought in some of the fiercest World War II battles in Italy and France.

 

 

Image Source: Photograph of Kuwayama presenting President Truman with a donation contributed by members of the 442nd for a memorial to President Roosevelt, 1945, Library of Congress

T/Sgt. Kuwayama presenting President Truman with a check contributed by members of the 442nd for a memorial to President Roosevelt [Sept. 11, 1945]