Alfredo G Kame (nee Kamei) |
| Posted 2007-01-22 by Edward Peed |
| Alfredo Gonzales Kame (nee Kamei) Born June 29, 1920, in Hayden, Arizona, passed to eternal rest on April 14, 2006. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Juanita; daughter, Rosalia Kame-Parks (Bruce); sons, Alfredo, Luis (Sylvia), Benjamin (Suzanna), Carlos; grandchildren, Veronice Kame, Alejandro Kame, Mario and Jeneva Parks, Miguelangel, Lorena and Raquel Kamei; brother, Jacobo (Luz); nephews, Jaime (Catalina), Jacob and Joe Michael (Andrea) Kame; and niece Roxanne (Arturo) Alvarado; and other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Yonegiro Kamei and mother, Genoveva Gonzales; and niece, Elizabeth Kame Guzman. Served his country during World War II in the all Japenese-American (Nisei) 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), known as the "Purple Heart Battalion" because of extreme casualties suffered in battle. The 100th later became part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which became the most decorated outfit in the U.S. Military history for a unit of its size. Served in North Africa, Italy, and France. Participated in numerous campaigns, including the assault on Monte Cassino, Anzio-Rome, Belvedere, Rome-Arno, Bruyeres-Biffontaine, "Champagne Campaign" in Southern France, German Gothis Line, Po Valley, and Rhineland. Wounded in battle in Vosges Mountain at Bruyeres, France on October 15, 1944. Awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation (for action on July 15, 1944, in which the 100th captured the town of Belvedere, Italy and destroyed an entire SS Battalion in three hours), Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Presidential Unit Citation for assault on heavily fortified German Gothic Line on the Northern Apennines in which the 100th/442nd accomplished in 11 hours what other units had been unable to do in over 8 months), American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. Alfredo's name is inscribed on the "Go For Broke Monument" in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, which is dedicated to the Nisei who served in the 100th/442nd and Military Intelligence Service. Retired after 30 years as a mill operator and foreman with Kennecott Copper Corporation in Hayden. Quiet and unpretentious, yet a dignified man, who showed through his actions rather than words that he was a good and loving husband and the "best father any son or daughter could have". He willingly went without in order to provide educational and other opportunities for his sons and daughter. Unconditionally loved all his grandchildren. Had a passion for hunting and playing cards. Dealt with life's struggles with courage and a quiet determination. Vigil to held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hayden, Arizona on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Reverend Raul Trevizo presiding. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Kearny, Arizona. Published in the Tucson on 4/18/2006. |
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