Japanese American Military Experience Database
George Mamoru "Rocky" Tanna
Gender
Male
Birth date
1921-9-21
Place of birth
HI, U.S.A.
Inducted
1943-3-1, Honolulu HI
Enlistment type
Volunteer
Service branch
Army
Service type
War
Unit type
Combat
Units served
442nd Regimental Combat Team - 522nd F.A. Bn Battery B
Stationed
USA - Mississippi; Italy; France; Germany
Separated
Honolulu HI
Unit responsibility
Support 442nd Infantry
Personal responsibility
Gunner Corporal
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Rome, Florence, Leghorn, Bruyeres, Sospel and Menton, Siegfried Line, Rhine River and Dachau
Awards, medals, citations (individual or unit)
Good Conduct Medal
Living conditions
Cold in winter, hot in summer - slept in pup tent. Bathe whenever possible in creek or river. Meal was okay, play cards.
Most vivid memory of military experience
When our artillery accidentally shot a round near a General Wal (sic)
Missed most whilst in the military
Mom's home cooking.
