Japanese American Military Experience Database
Shiyo "Sho" Doiwchi
Gender
Male
Birth date
1916-5-25
Place of birth
Los Angeles CA, U.S.A.
Inducted
, Denver CO
Enlistment type
Volunteer
Service branch
Army
Service type
War
Unit type
Combat
Units served
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Military specialty
Gunner
Stationed
Italy, France and Germany
Separated
Ft. McArthur CA
Unit responsibility
Artillery support for 442nd Infantry Regiment.
Personal responsibility
I was the gunner on the 105 mm Howitzer Gun, 2nd in command of the 3rd Section.
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Rome-Arno, France, Italy border, Voges Mountain, Germany
Living conditions
I slept outdoors most of the time and bathed in the rivers. I ate C and K Rations.
Most vivid memory of military experience
I remember feeding the starving children, leaving most of the rations and leftovers.
Missed most whilst in the military
I missed the good food.
Most important thing, personally, to come from military experience?
War is hell for everyone.
