Tsutomu and Shirley Sugimoto Inouye papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2354

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Tsutomu and Shirley Sugimoto Inouye papers consist of scanned copies of the military documents and Japanese American Korean War Veterans materials along with listings of members of the 90th Field Artillery Battalion Association.

Included in the folder is a photocopy of Japanese American Korean War Veterans (JAKWV) newsletter, Volume 10, Number 1.

Dates

1951-2006

Creator

Inouye, Tsutomu (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Tsutomu "Tom" Inouye entered military service in Utah and served in Battery A 90th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War. Near the town of Kong-dong, Korea in 1952, Inouye voluntarily exposed himself to intensive fire in order to keep open the communications between the Battery and Battalion, while the Battery was being heavily shelled by enemy artillery. He received a Bronze Star for heroism for his actions.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Tsutomu and Shirley Sugimoto Inouye papers (1951-2006) consist of scanned copies of the military documents and Japanese American Korean War Veterans materials. Tom Inouye served in Battery A 90th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War.