The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan ...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A solemn ceremony took place on Friday, May 10, on the grounds of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial to honor five Hawaii-born Airmen killed during World War III.
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Wilfred Ikemoto holds a photo of his older brother, Haruyuki Ikemoto, and the Purple Heart medal ...
Aug. 13, 1945 when their plane crashed during World War II. For years, only two victims had received Purple Hearts.
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their loved ...
Sign up for our Metro US email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The families of ...