80th anniversary of 100th Infantry Battalion celebrated
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Members of the 80th-anniversary committee for the 100th Infantry Battalion visited the homes of survivors of the decorated World War II unit Sunday, reported Hawaii News Now.
There are just a dozen known survivors of the Japanese American decorated war unit.
“You were dubbed the Purple Heart battalion. And you’re known worldwide for the selfless sacrifice, because you protected your teammates. And you protected their our country, you fought for our freedom,” said Kathi Hayashi, an organizer with the 80th-anniversary committee and daughter of one of those veterans.
President Biden also issued a proclamation Sunday recognizing the day.
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