The man who recently was accorded a bigger reception in Hawaii than the late President Roosevelt, Earl Finch, the 442nd’s best friend and one-man USO from Hattiesburg, Miss., flew into town last Saturday to be in at the final deactivation ceremonies of his beloved 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Finch, mild mannered but effective, switched plans
affairs which had become confused in the evacuation, but the results were disappointing. No story of the 442nd Combat Team would be complete without some mention of Earl Finch, self-appointed godfather of every man in the unit. Early in the war Mr. Finch began entertaining servicemen from Camp Shelby and the nearby Gulf ports on
Walter Pichon, imminent pianist of New Orleans, La. is being brought to Service Club 5 this week by Earl Finch of Rolfin Stock farm tomorrow. Finch has been instrumental in securing several features of entertainment for the men of Camp Shelby.
her ideas and hard work made the program even better. Her efforts are very much appreciated. Mahalo to Juanita Wright Allen, who organized and performed the “ Earl Finch Hula” with a group of excellent volunteer dancers. It was a great way to honor Mr. Finch, who was dearly loved by “the boys.” This hula
ship docked, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds and family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
a brief visit before he headed on to California and home. While in New York, he and some buddies were entertained by radio host Ed Sullivan and Earl Finch, the man from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who had befriended the 442nd soldiers at Camp Shelby and remained their good friend and benefactor. Tsubata returned to Honolulu on
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, I Company. While at Camp Shelby, Pfc. Shimizu was on the 442nd baseball team. On October 25, at a banquet given by Earl Finch to honor the team for winning the non-divisional pennant for Camp Shelby, he was among the 21 teammates who were presented a “gold baseball award” by
points to its nearest rival’s 17 and they won a total of 16 medals. The entire expenses for their trip to New Orleans was paid for by Earl Finch, the Hattiesburg rancher who would come to be known as the “godfather” of the 442nd. Before the meet, he paid for them to train at Hattiesburg’s
New Orleans Blues will entertain the soldiers when Walter Pichon, colored pianist, comes to Service Club No. 5 Monday night through the courtesy of Earl Finch, owner of the Rolfin Stock farm. Formerly with Fats Waller’s orchestra, Pichon is noted as a piano stylus of swing, boogie woogie, and classics.
a new experience for many soldiers when 300 members of the Japanese American Combat Team go to the Rolfin Stock farm Sunday afternoon on the invitation of Earl Finch, owner. An exciting program of bronco busting, wrestling matches, horseback riding, cowboy music and roping have been arranged for the visiting soldiers. Cake, cold drinks and
and Ewart Plank will also speak. In addition, the War Department’s Deputy Chief of Public Relations, Col. Kendall Fielder will be present. Among the civilian speakers will be Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and I. Sekine, honorary chairman of the Greater NY Committee for Japanese Americans. Delegate Joseph R. Farrington of Hawaii will also be present.
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds and family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds of family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds of family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds of family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds and family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds of family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
ship docked, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds and family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds and family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
by Hawaii Delegate Joseph R. Farrington at a large ceremony that included more lei flown in from Hawaii and 250 watermelons from the 442nd’s Camp Shelby benefactor, Earl Finch. They left for Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on July 6, where they were housed during their visit to Washington DC. Matsushige participated with about 500 veterans of
Pier 40, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds and family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
Hawaii spoke, as did former Assistant Secretary of War John J. McCloy and Col. Alfred A. Pursall, former commander of the 442nd’s Third Battalion. Finally, 442nd patron Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, gave them a picnic with 250 watermelon and a committee of women gave them fresh lei made by the citizens of Hawaii. The
in the ocean path of the Dalton Victory as it steamed toward Honolulu Harbor on its final day. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were at the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the fathers who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
ship docked, church bells tolled throughout Honolulu. Hundreds and family and friends were there to greet the ship. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were on the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the parents who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
in the ocean path of the Dalton Victory as it steamed toward Honolulu Harbor on its final day. George Miki, President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were at the dock to welcome the soldiers home and talk to the fathers who were awaiting the arrival of the ship. The
he was in the group of returning veterans who were at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, and presented lei sent from Hawaii at a watermelon feast sponsored by Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. On July 10, 1945, the group of veterans next arrived at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. On July 15, they marched down Constitution Avenue in
