Toki, Akira R., 1916-

Toki (b.1916) entered the Army in 1942 and was eventually segregated, with other Japanese-Americans, at Camp Robinson. Toki and the others eventually went to Camp Shelby, Mississippi where they became part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), a unit composed entirely of Japanese-Americans with White officers. In August 1944, Toki shipped to Naples, Italy where he joined the 100th Infantry Battalion of the 442nd RCT as a replacement. He served as a sergeant in Company A of that unit for the remainder of the war, seeing action throughout France and Italy. Upon returning to Madison, Toki continued working on the family farm. He joined numerous veterans organizations and has volunteered at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison since its opening. In 1992, Orchard Ridge Middle School in Madison changed its name to Akira Toki Middle School to honor Toki's service to the community and country.

From the description of Oral history interview with Akira R. Toki [videorecording], 2002. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 262295533

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