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Dear Editor:

Regarding the BBC World Service audio drama “Purple Heart Warriors,” written by Iris Yamashita (Rafu Shimpo,Nov. 22):

Since she’s focusing on the battles in the Vosges in the fall of 1944, it is proper to refer to the unit as the 442^ndRegimental Combat Team since the legendary 100^thBattalion (Separate) became officially part of the 442^ndRCT on Aug. 10, 1944.

That said, the story of the AJA military units would not be complete without accounting for the 100^thBattalion’s (Separate) accomplishments from September 1943 to August 1944.

I reached out with my concerns to Iris Yamashita, who graciously replied, “Very grateful to the men of the 100^th. The explanation of the 100^thwhen the 442^ndmeet up with them in Italy is included in the narration. BTW, I grew up in Hawaii and my uncle was born there.”

This phrase in the article — “the men of the 442^ndwere known for their bravery, earning over 4,000 Purple Hearts, 21 Medals of Honor, seven Presidential Unit Citations, and numerous other accolades” — must be revised to include the 100^thInfantry Battalion.

Since the awards received by this heralded unit from September 1943 to June 26,1944, when the 442^ndRCT entered combat, are included in this recognition of the “most decorated unit,” it is only appropriate to have the 100^thBattalion listed together with the 442^ndRCT.

For example, from September 1943 to the end of the war:

? Of 10,000 soldiers in the combined 100^thand 442^nd, 3,147 (31%) were in the 100^th.

? Of 716 soldiers who died in service, 340 (47%) were from the 100^th.

? Of 21 Medals of Honor, 8 (38%) were awarded to the 100^th.

? Of 49 Distinguished Service Crosses (before MOH upgrade), 24 (49%) were awarded to the 100^th.

? Of 371 Silver Stars, 147 (40%) were awarded to the 100^th.

Isami Yoshihara

Honolulu

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