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A mother receiving posthumous medal

Description:
Original caption: Honolulu, T.H. Mrs. Shizuko Kina receives the Silver Star Medal posthumously awarded her brother, Pfc. Tomaki Shimabukuro, during a ceremony at 1965 South King Street, Honolulu, T.H. The presentation, by Chaplain Corwin H. Olds, CPBC, is made for gallantry in action with the 2nd Bn., 442nd Reg. Combat Team, near Bruyeres, Franc... Honolulu, Hawaii
Display date:
c. 1940s-1960s
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image
Collections:
Digital Public Library of America
Contributors:
Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee
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Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee
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