442nd Regimental Combat Team

GPTKB entity

Properties (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1943-1946
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Nisei_soldiers
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_John_L._DeWitt
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired films
inspired documentaries
inspired books
inspired educational programs
inspired plays
inspired community events
inspired memorials
inspired historical research
inspired public discussions
inspired art exhibits
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:electronic_warfare approximately 14,000
gptkbp:formed gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Camp_Shelby
gptkbp:historicalSignificance fighting prejudice
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 442nd Regimental Combat Team
gptkbp:legacy honored_in_American_history
gptkbp:motto Go for Broke
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Japanese_American
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Liberation_of_Italy
Battle of Monte Cassino
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Japanese_American_soldiers
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:postWarCareer gptkb:National_Japanese_American_Memorial_to_Patriotism
gptkb:U.S._Postal_Service_stamp
Congressional Gold Medal
Veterans Day events
California_State_Legislature_Resolution
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Bronze_Star
gptkb:Combat_Infantryman_Badge
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Cross
Army Commendation Medal
Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Silver Star