Japanese American Military Experience Database
Phillip Naoteru Ichino
Gender
Male
Birth date
1916-11-20
Place of birth
Inglewood CA, USA
Inducted
1941-01-28, Ft. McArthur CA
Enlistment type
Volunteer
Service branch
Army
Service type
War
Unit type
Combat
Units served
442nd Regimental Combat Team, Service Co.
Military specialty
Infantryman
Motor Maintenance Officer 0605, Mechanic, auto and trucks
Motor Maintenance Officer 0605, Mechanic, auto and trucks
Stationed
USA: California, Utah, Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia
Other Countries; Italy; France; Germany.
Other Countries; Italy; France; Germany.
Separated
Ft. McArthur CA
Unit responsibility
Infantry.
Service and supplies to move troops.
Service and supplies to move troops.
Personal responsibility
Motor Maintenance Officer 0605
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Rhineland
North Apennines
Po Valley
Rome - Arno
North Apennines
Po Valley
Rome - Arno
Awards, medals, citations (individual or unit)
American Theater Service Medal
European African Middle Eastern Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Good Conduct Ribbon
Expert Rifle M1, 30-30.
European African Middle Eastern Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Good Conduct Ribbon
Expert Rifle M1, 30-30.
Living conditions
Pup tent most of the time.
Bathe - now and then when on the move.
Meals - cold at times.
R. & R. when possible.
Bathe - now and then when on the move.
Meals - cold at times.
R. & R. when possible.
Missed most whilst in the military
Japanese food.
Most important thing, personally, to come from military experience?
Came out alive, made many friends, many did not make it back.
Additional information
Formerly of Pasadena, CA.
