Some Japanese men left relocation camps by volunteering for military service and served in two of the most decorated units in American military history, while their families remained trapped behind barbed wire.

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During World War II, Japanese American men from internment camps had the opportunity to volunteer for the U.S. military. Many served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion, which became two of the most highly decorated units in American military history for their size and length of service, while their families remained in the camps.

Some Japanese Men Left Relocation Camps by Volunteering for Military