James R. Kaleohano
Bio
James Kaleohano was born on May 25, 1933 in Hawaii. He joined the army on July 20, 1950. He was a part of the 25th Infantry Division and flew from Hawaii to Japan and then on to Korea. He landed in Korea in mid November with freezing temperatures and no winter clothing. After serving in Korea during three tours, he later served in Vietnam.
Video Clips
Replacement Company
James Kaleohano arrives in Korea and his company is replacing the company that was just ambushed. They are transported in cattle cars to the front lines in North Korea. James's company goes straight to the front line and he is given the job of a machine gunner.
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I willed myself to live.
In this video James Kaleohano describes the brutal winters in Korea. Coming from Hawaii, his company had no winter clothing. The Chinese army pushed them back to Seoul. It was so cold that sometimes the weapons did not even fire.
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Photos
Kaleohano and Friends
A picture of James R Kaleohano with friends.
Kaleohano
A picture of James R Kaleohano
Kaleohano in Uniform
A picture of Kaleohano and other soldiers in uniform attire.
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A picture of James R Kaleohano
Kaleohano, Friends, and Bunker
A picture of Kaleohano and friends sitting on a bunker.
Kaleohano, Friends, Flag
A picture of James R Kaleohano, Kenny, and Asham holding up a captured Chinese flag.
The Beach
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Land Mine Remains
A picture of the remains of a soldier who stepped on a land mine that Kaleohano set up.
Land Mine
A picture of a land mine or boobie trap that James R Kaleohano set up explode.
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Soldier
A picture of a soldier nestled in a tunnel opening.
Kaleohano and Beach
Kaleohano
A picture of James R Kaleohano.
James Kaleohano and Friends
A picture of James Kaleohano resting with friends.
Crossing the Water
A picture of James R Kaleohano and other soldiers crossing the water.
Soldiers
Soldier Group Picture
James R Kaleohano
A picture of James R Kaleohano
James R Kaleohano and Friend
A picture of James R Kaleohano with a friend.
Collage
A collage of photos taken by James R Kaleohano during his years of service.
Soldiers and Truck
A picture of soldiers seated in a military truck.
James R Kaleohano Portrait
A portrait of James R Kaleohano.
Pictures
James R Kaleohano Black Belt
James R Kaleohano in his black belt uniform.
