Staff Sgt. John H. Matsumoto47th Bomb Gp. 97th Sq.
(50 missions)

My grandfather was one of only a few airmen in the USAAF of Japanese descent; definitely the only one in an A-20. I'm sure you can imagine, that at the time, Japanese Americans in the US military weren't exactly a common find. But such being the case, it made him all the more special, especially to me, his biggest fan. Although he's passed on, I've sort of taken the role in our family to ensure his legacy is never forgotten. I've collected his stories, and his war album was passed on to me. Sincerely, Todd Matsumoto.

Here is a link to his biography, and service in the military: John H Matsumoto