World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Takashi George Mukai
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hilo, Hawaii
Honored By
AJAWARVETS Memorial Alliance
Relationship
Army Buddies
SERVED IN ITALY AND FRANCE WITH THE 232ND ENGINEERS AND THE 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM. LOST HIS LOWER LEG WHEN A SHELL LANDED ON THE JEEP HE WAS DRIVING. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE.