Overview

• Kyle Higashioka's grandfather, G. Shigeru Higashioka, served in the 100th Infantry Battalion of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
• The unit, composed of second-generation Americans, was recognized for its bravery despite the internment of Japanese Americans during the war.
• Higashioka toured the museum and learned about his grandfather's military contributions and personal history.
• The MLB Players Trust and the National Veterans Network facilitated the research into G. Shigeru Higashioka's service.
• Higashioka discovered a family legacy of military service and baseball, with relatives who played the sport even in internment camps.