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Thomas Wright Capps flew 50 missions as a P-38 Pilot in WWII with the 82nd Fighter Group. He was killed in 1945 while training more pilots in the United States. Vestiges of History is a channel that explores and shares the story of people through the objects they left behind. Through research, pulling threads, and thinking outside the box we weave our way through the past. The research intersects with WWI and WWII Military History, Golden Era Hollywood and whatever else we find interesting along the way. The goals of the channel are: Make History more accessible and entertaining. Tell the best and truest version of the individual human experience. Share untold stories. Give voice to the voiceless. Provide historical narrative parity. Feed an insatiable case of curiosity. Live a storied life. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestigesofhistory Patreon: patreon.com/VestigesofHistory

Robert Scheib joined the Marines in Los Angeles, California in 1937. He would serve with the 4th Marine Regiment and would be killed in action during the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. His remains have never been found. Vestiges of History is a channel that explores and shares the story of people through the objects they left behind. Through research, pulling threads, and thinking outside the box we weave our way through the past. The research intersects with WWI and WWII Military History, Golden Era Hollywood and whatever else we find interesting along the way. The goals of the channel are: Make History more accessible and entertaining. Tell the best and truest version of the individual human experience. Share untold stories. Give voice to the voiceless. Provide historical narrative parity. Feed an insatiable case of curiosity. Live a storied life. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestigesofhistory Patreon: patreon.com/VestigesofHistory

Welcome to Vestiges of History! We have the story of Staff Sergeant Itsumu Sasaoka of "A" Company, 100th Battalion, told through the uniform he wore as part of the Hawaiian National Guard in 1940-41. Vestiges of History is a channel that explores and shares the story of people through the objects they left behind. Through research, pulling threads, and thinking outside the box we weave our way through the past. The research intersects with WWI and WWII Military History, Golden Era Hollywood and whatever else we find interesting along the way. The goals of the channel are: Make History more accessible and entertaining. Tell the best and truest version of the individual human experience. Share untold stories. Give voice to the voiceless. Provide historical narrative parity. Feed an insatiable case of curiosity. Live a storied life. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestigesofhistory Patreon: patreon.com/VestigesofHistory Sources and Where to Learn More StockFootage: @USNationalArchives Research: @goforbrokenationaleducatio8762 100th Battalion Association https://www.100thbattalion.org Japanese American Veterans Association https://www.javadc.org BOOKS: 1) Mcgaugh, Scott. 2016. Honor before Glory : The Epic World War II Story of the Japanese American GIs Who Rescued the Lost Battalion. Boston, Ma: Da Capo Press. 2)Murphy, Thomas D. 2020. AMBASSADORS in ARMS : The Story of Hawaii’s 100th Battalion. S.L.: Univ Of Hawaii Press. 3)Orville Cresap Shirey. 2012. Americans. 4)Tanaka, Chester. 1997. Go for Broke: A Pictorial History of the Japanese American 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team. Novato, Ca: Presidio, Printing. ‌