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- Thomas_Taro_Higa abstract "Thomas Taro Higa (September 22, 1916 – February 11, 1985) was a wartime hero both in the United States and Okinawa. Serving with the U.S. Army's 100th Battalion, Higa was critically wounded during heavy fire in Italy. Though shot in the back, he managed to carry two fellow soldiers to safety, thus earning him a Purple Heart and Silver Star. After being wounded, the military used Higa's charm and dedication to his country to help in the recruitment efforts. Higa stood center stage at relocation camps speaking out to Japanese-Americans, helping to gain awareness and support. Then, because of his tri-lingual (Japanese, Okinawan, & English) capabilities, he was asked to convince Okinawans hiding in caves to come out and surrender to safety before the caves were blown, thus sparing their lives. Higa risked his own life entering these caves unarmed, but in the end, saved several villages. After the war, Higa helped with efforts to rebuild Okinawa, sending pigs donated from Hawaii to replenish their depleted stock. In 1983, Higa was honored by the Okinawan government for his efforts during and after the war. In 2015, NHK produced the docudrama "Nikkeijin Who Saved Okinawa" in Higa's honor.".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa birthDate "1916-09-22".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa birthYear "1916".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa deathDate "1985-02-11".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa deathYear "1985".
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa wikiPageWikiLink University_of_the_Ryukyus.
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa wikiPageWikiLinkText "Thomas Taro Higa".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa dateOfBirth "1916-09-22".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa dateOfDeath "1985-02-11".
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa name "Higa, Thomas Taro".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa shortDescription "Recipient of the Purple Heart medal".
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa description "Recipient of the Purple Heart medal".
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa subject Category:1985_deaths.
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa hypernym Hero.
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa comment "Thomas Taro Higa (September 22, 1916 – February 11, 1985) was a wartime hero both in the United States and Okinawa. Serving with the U.S. Army's 100th Battalion, Higa was critically wounded during heavy fire in Italy. Though shot in the back, he managed to carry two fellow soldiers to safety, thus earning him a Purple Heart and Silver Star. After being wounded, the military used Higa's charm and dedication to his country to help in the recruitment efforts.".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa label "Thomas Taro Higa".
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- Thomas_Taro_Higa name "Higa, Thomas Taro".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa name "Thomas Taro Higa".
- Thomas_Taro_Higa surname "Higa".