World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Yasumi 'James' Omatsu
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honored By
Commander Michael Omatsu
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS A MEMBER OF THE MUCH DECORATED 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM, A UNIT COMPOSED ALMOST ENTIRELY OF NISEI (SECOND GENERATION JAPANESE-AMERICAN MEN). SAW ACTION IN ITALY AND FRANCE. EARNED THE BRONZE STAR, AND THE UTMOST RESPECT AND HONOR OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.