Varsity Victory Volunteers
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The Varsity Victory Volunteers (Japanese: 大学勝利奉仕団,[3][4] Daigaku Shōri Hōshidan) was a civilian sapper unit composed of Japanese-Americans from Hawaii. The VVV was a major stepping stone in the creation of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which would end up becoming the most decorated regiment in United States armed forces history.
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Varsity Victory Volunteers | |
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Active | February 1942[1]-January 1943[2] |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | Hawaii Department Army Engineers |
Type | Paramilitary |
Role | Auxiliary Engineers |
Size | 169 |
Garrison/HQ | Schofield Barracks |
Nickname(s) | VVV |
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