World War II veteran of the 141st recalls being rescued by 442nd RCT

Hello I'd like to thank you for this post. I am the son of Master Sergeant Arthur Sakamoto who was in the 442 100th Infantry Company E He was very proud but never shared these stories with me. He passed 2 years ago and am not sure if this was my father you're talking about. But never less their motto "Go for Broke" was exemplified in your story! Thank you for sharing!

442nd sacrificed their lives for the lost battalion. It's big sacrificed indeed and lost more men. These dead soldiers can be found in french cemetery. Brave and heroic soldiers

Goin' for broke!!....The 442nd Combat Regiment. I refer to them with much affection as "The Nesi Outfit"..... You're TRUE AMERICANS and I'm happy to call you my Brothers In Arms....Thank You For ANSWERING The Call To Serve, ( VOLUNTEERED), The Nation. Respectfully Eddie Simms.....A PROUD AMERICAN VETERAN!!....

Because of their actions, Governor Conley would make everyone in the 442nd a honorary Texan

We must NEVER forget

My dad, Anthony was there. A medic with the 141st was one of the survivors. He hardly spoke of the rescue. To my knowledge 3000 Nisei were sent to rescue 152 survivors. In 2007 after dad passed I attended the veterans day celebration in Torrance California. I carried his Eisenhower jacket hoping someone would recognize the t- patch. I guy there with his family recognized it...and we cried. His name escapes me but I can tell you he had one arm. The other shot off by German machine gunner. Dad went on to army of occupation in Bad Tolz Germany and returned stateside in November 1945. God bless them all...the greatest generation.

My father fought with the "PURPLE HEART BATALLION" aka 442nd Regimental combat team, he was an artillery man with FOX company that was horribly wounded and left for dead on the battlefield.👍💪😎❤️ I'm so proud of my father's contributions.

I spoke to George Sakato about breaking through the German resistance and saving the lost battalion. He said his friend was killed by a hand grenade and he decided to charge the Germans. His efforts paid off and was able to break through the German defenses. I remember my father who was the 1st Sergeant Fox Company who helped rescue the lost battalion talking to Matsuji Sakumoto about reaching the lost battalion soldiers.

Mr. Tortolano is a brave man and has an excellent memory. It was indeed Matsuji Sakumoto who first spotted the Lost Battalion and offered them cigarettes.

My uncle was from I company, in the end only 8 Soldiers was left in that company. My uncle Akira never made it to see the Texans, I thank all of them for their ultimate sacrifice.

What a touching account of an amazing story of courage and sacrifice to save these Texan soldiers

some tears on my eyes came out when he said the word, "Would you guys like some cigarrettes?" its like I was there at that moment

The 442 was some tough, fierce, determined soldiers. We shall never forget.

Well I thought this hero sounded like he was from around me(Boston suburbs) from the accent. Turns out he grew up just a few towns over from me. Thank you for your service and what a great video.

An amazing story that needs to be told more.

Dis story deserves a movie or tv show💯

Truly amazing men

I didn’t know about the 442nd ID until I saw a Go for broke tshirt

That’s nice of you support your channel

I saw your grandfather after looking for guys that were there. They were not only Texans on that shift. My Dad, Anthony was an Italian kid from New York. He was drafted. An infantryman turned medic he was at three amphibious landings including Salerno. Where his father was from. Hellova story. God bless the greatest generation.