13 Search Results for Karleen C. Chinen

Search within these results

Search within these results

A “Very Special” Trip

Genro Kashiwa (far left) and his L Company buddy Howie Hanamura walk in the parade in Bruyeres with tour group leader Dorothy Matsuda (Photo by Karleen C. Chinen). Here is an article from the Hawai‘i Herald’s special edition honoring the 70th Anniversary of the 442nd RCT. A “Very Special” Trip Steps Retraced in Journey to Bruyeres

Continue Reading

Four Special Stones

Lahaina to step forward. His brother just above him, Susumu, volunteered as well. Chappy Kishaba at a ceremony in the forest outside of Biffontaine — Photo by Karleen C. Chinen “When I volunteered, you know what came to my mind? Going to see the Mainland. Going to America was just a dream.” For weeks after he

Continue Reading

FOUR SPECIAL STONES

Lahaina to step forward. His brother just above him, Susumu, volunteered as well. Chappy Kishaba at a ceremony in the forest outside of Biffontaine — Photo by Karleen C. Chinen “When I volunteered, you know what came to my mind? Going to see the Mainland. Going to America was just a dream.” For weeks after he

Continue Reading

America’s Congressional Gold Medal Heroes

on the AJA Congressional Gold Medal — Courtesy of The Hawai`i Herald. AMERICA’S CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL HEROES In the Twilight of their Lives, America’s AJA Veterans Still Shine Karleen C. Chinen The Hawai‘i Herald (November 4, 2011) They now belong to an elite group of world citizens — honored by the Congress of the United States with

Continue Reading

War and Internment

Hawaii Hochi writer Iwao Kosaka in front of an old mess hall at Tule Lake in 1988. Story and image courtesy of the Hawai`i Herald. WAR AND INTERNMENT Karleen C. Chinen The Hawai`i Herald (October 1, 2010) The World War II exploits of the Varsity Victory Volunteers, 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service and

Continue Reading

Partners in the Journey

Photo of the Veterans and their wives with the city of Florence, Italy in background. Karleen Chinen The Hawai‘i Herald (March 15, 2013) When we began our journey to Europe, my focus was on the veterans with whom I would be traveling for the next 20 days. This trip belonged to them. I was

Continue Reading

Partners in the Journey

70th Anniversary of the 442nd RCT.  Stories and images are courtesy of the Hawai‘i Herald. PARTNERS IN THE JOURNEY A Very Special Journey for the Wives, Too Karleen Chinen The Hawai‘i Herald (March 15, 2013) When we began our journey to Europe, my focus was on the veterans with whom I would be traveling

Continue Reading

Puka Puka Parade

Here is an article on the 100th Battalion’s newsletter.  Story and images courtesy of the Hawai`i Herald. “PUKA PUKA PARADE” — VOICE OF THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION Karleen C. Chinen The Hawai`i Herald (July 6, 2012) The 100th Battalion’s Monthly Newsletter is a Gold Mine of Information and Wartime Experiences This year, the Hawaii Hochi marks

Continue Reading

War and Internment

Hawaii Hochi writer Iwao Kosaka in front of an old mess hall at Tule Lake in 1988. Story and image courtesy of the Hawai`i Herald. WAR AND INTERNMENT Karleen C. Chinen The Hawai`i Herald (October 1, 2010) The World War II exploits of the Varsity Victory Volunteers, 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service and

Continue Reading

America’s Congressional Gold Medal Heroes

on the AJA Congressional Gold Medal — Courtesy of The Hawai`i Herald. AMERICA’S CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL HEROES In the Twilight of their Lives, America’s AJA Veterans Still Shine Karleen C. Chinen The Hawai‘i Herald (November 4, 2011) They now belong to an elite group of world citizens — honored by the Congress of the United States with

Continue Reading