Provoo, John David, 1917-2001

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Dates:
Birth 1917-08-06
2001-08-28
Gender:
Male
Japanese Americans, Americans,
Japanese, English,

Biographical notes:

John David Provoo (August 6, 1917–August 28, 2001) was United States Army staff sergeant and practicing Buddhist who was convicted of treason for his conduct as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II. His conviction was later overturned and he became a Buddhist priest. As a Buddhist teacher, he went by the name "Nichijo Shaka."

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Subjects:

  • United States. Army
  • Buddhism
  • Buddhism
  • Buddhism and education
  • Buddhist
  • Buddhist education
  • Expatriation
  • Homosexuality
  • Homosexuality
  • Prisoner of war
  • Prisoner-of-war camps
  • Prisoners of war
  • Treason

Occupations:

  • Army clerks
  • Buddhist monks
  • Priest
  • Priests

Places:

  • CA, US
  • HI, US