World War II Honoree

Nobuo Yamashita

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

Wayne Yamashita

Relationship

Son

VOLUNTEERED OUT OF THE MANZANAR RELOCATION CAMP FOR THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SERVICE, 169TH LANGUAGE DETACHMENT WHICH WAS EVENTUALLY ATTACHED TO THE 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED 20 MONTHS (1943-1944) IN NEW GUINEA AND LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CONDUCTING COMBAT INTERROGATIONS UNDER THE MOST DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL THREE COMBAT REGIMENTS OF THE 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION (1ST, 20TH, AND 63RD). ALSO SERVED ON P.T. BOATS COAXING ESCAPING ENEMY SOLDIERS TO SURRENDER. AWARDED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.