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Native Hawaiian Veterans: David Akui
David M. Akui (January 16, 1920 – September 15, 1987) was a Native Hawaiian soldier who became famous for capturing the first Japanese prisoner of war in World War II. At the time, Akui was a corporal in Company G, 298th Infantry Regiment of the Hawa’ii National Guard. Akui served through the remainder of World — read more
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Native Hawaiian Veterans: Herbert Kailieha Pililaʻau
Herbert Kailieha Pililaʻau (October 10, 1928 – September 17, 1951) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Korean War. Pilila’au was born and raised in Wai’anae, Oʻahu and graduated from Waipahu High School. He was drafted — read more
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Native Hawaiian Veterans: George Humehume
George Humehume Kaumuali’i was born in the late 1790s with the name Humehume. His father was King Kaumualiʻi, the ruler of the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau. He was also the granduncle of Queen Kapi’olani. In January 1804 the American trading ship Hazard arrived at Kauaʻi. King Kaumualiʻi paid Captain James Rowan of the — read more
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Native Hawaiian Veterans: Major Matthew Dewar of the British Army
Major Matthew James Manuia Dewar was born on August 8, 1890.He was the son of Dr. Matthew Everard Puakahakoililanimanuia Makalua, a Hawaiian who was sent to England for medical studies by King Kalākaua, and Annie Clementina Dewar, an English woman. Major Matthew James Manuia Dewar married Marjorie Harriet Beaman, daughter of British Surgeon-General Ardern Hulme — read more
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