James R. Kaleohano
Bio
James Kaleohano was born on May 25, 1933, in Hawaii. He joined the United States Army on July 20, 1950, becoming part of the 25th Infantry Division. He flew from Hawaii to Japan and then on to Korea, landing there in mid-November amidst freezing temperatures and without winter clothing. After serving three tours in Korea, he later served in Vietnam.
Video Clips
Replacement Company
James Kaleohano recalls arriving in Korea just as his company was preparing to replace a unit that had recently been ambushed. He remembers being transported in cattle cars to the front lines in North Korea. Upon arrival, his company went directly to the front line, where he was assigned the role of a machine gunner.
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The Will to Live
James Kaleohano describes the harsh winters in Korea. He remembers arriving from Hawaii with his company, which lacked winter clothing. He recalls the Chinese army pushing them back to Seoul, emphasizing the extreme cold that sometimes caused their weapons to malfunction and fail to 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 James R. Kaleohano and other soldiers in uniform attire.
James R. Kaleohano
A picture of James R. Kaleohano.
Kaleohano, Friends, and Bunker
A picture of James R. 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 James R. 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 R. Kaleohano and Friends
A picture of James R. 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.
