Japanese American Military Experience Database
Richard Takeshi Kanayama
Gender
Male
Birth date
1924-11-02
Place of birth
Pepeekeo HI, USA
Inducted
1943-03-27, Hilo HI
Enlistment type
Volunteer
Service branch
Army
Service type
War
Unit type
Combat
Units served
442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company I
Military specialty
Cook
Stationed
USA:
Other Countries: France, Italy, Germany
Separated
Army Sep. Ctr., Oahu HI
Unit responsibility
Prepared complete meals for 100 men daily. Worked on field ranges.
Personal responsibility
Supervised and directed the work of kitchen helpers.
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Rome-Arno Campaign
North Appenines Campaign
Po Valley Campaign
Rhineland Campaign
Awards, medals, citations (individual or unit)
American Campaign Service Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Distinguished Unit Badge
World War II Victory Medal
Additional information
Residence: Honolulu, HI.
Retired maintenance supervisor for the Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation
