442nd Combat Regimental Team Uniform

[milmuseum]

Here is a uniform that was worn by PFC Arthur Iwasaki. I am putting together some more history about Mr. Iwasaki which I will add soon. I am looking for the correct WWII DUI's for this uniform. Unless I'm wrong they did not use the "go for Broke" DUI until after the war. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Burt

PFC Arthur Iwasaki
442nd Combat Regimental Team
3rd Battalion Rifle Company
Company C
Radio Operator
Family was being held in a Japanese American Internment Camp
Drafted 4A in March 1942
Attended Boot Camp at Ft McClellan Alabama
Was classified 4C (Same as Enemy) after boot Camp and held in the motor vehicle enclosure by armed guards. All of the Nissei soldiers were in US Uniforms at the time.
Received the following medals and Decorations
Presidential Gold Medal
Presidential Unit Citation W/3OLC’s
Bronze Star W/1 OLC
Purple Heart W/2 OLC’s
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European African Middle Easter Campaign Medal, W/3 battle stars
WWII Victory Medal
Rifle marksman Badge
Combat Infantry badge
The 442nd was the most decorated American unit in WWII.

[SteveR]

A lot of GI's didn't wear DI's.

[milmuseum]

Mr. Iwasaki did not remember having any DUI's but I would like to find out which one the 442nd would have worn in WWII. I think it would be a nice addition to his uniform.

Thanks
Burt

[milmuseum]

Well I found a "Go For Broke" DUI hidden in my collection. I was able to show the completed uniform to Mr. Iwasaki last weekend. I had my display at the last showing of the Traveling Vietnam Wall before being retired to a Army base back East. This was the first time I had actually met him. He had a big smile when he saw his uniform with all of his medals on it. 93 Years old and still going strong. It was a great honor to meet one of the brave soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat team.

Burt

[RH1941]

Burt great story and awsome uniform . Nice job in keeping history alive.

[milmuseum]

Here is a link to a video of me at this event talking about a couple of my displays.

https://vimeo.com/imediavideoservice...980/8932bb24a6

Thanks
Burt