Document, 1945 [May 29]
Scope and Contents
The military records, service medals and insignia, photo albums, scrapbook and personal ephemera of George Akira Doi, who served during WWII in the 100th Infantry Division, an otherwise all-white unit. He saw combat in Europe and was decorated as “unquestionably the company’s best soldier.” George Akira Doi was the maternal grandfather of Kristi Yamaguchi (Olympic Gold Medalist figure skater).
Dates
- Creation: 1945 [May 29]
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
1 page
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Statement of Service. Mimeograph form with typed and handwritten entries. Signed by George A. Doi.
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
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