Parents of World War II Japanese American Soldier KIA Presented with his DSC

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While doing some research this evening I ran across this interesting image of the parents of Sgt. Robert Nakasaki receiving his Distinguished Service Cross. The original image can be found here: http://www.njdigitalhighway.org

 

 

Caption for the photo:

The parents of Army Sgt. Robert Nakasaki display the Distinguished Service Cross awarded posthumously to their son for bravery on April 5, 1945 during which he was killed in action. The award was given on February 15, 1946. Left to right: Cpl. Ray Bano, recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star; Mr. Nakasaki, James Ishii, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, ETO with 3 stars, Victory Ribbon, Combat Medical Badge and ATO Ribbon; Mrs. Nakasaki; Shoji Nakayama, ETO with 3 stars, ATO. (Seabrook Farms)