“Gregg Jones has performed a public service with his rescue of the tale of Ben Kuroki from forgotten archives of World War II. This account of a Japanese American who flew fifty-eight combat missions on three continents is a compelling story of real patriotism and pure heroism. Kuroki’s brave fight against racial prejudice and his courageous service as a gunner on perilous bombing raids will inspire and thrill readers. Most Honorable Son is an exciting book—and a truly important one.”
—Doug J. Swanson, author of Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers
MOST HONORABLE SON
A FORGOTTEN HERO’S FIGHT AGAINST FASCISM AND HATE DURING WORLD WAR II
GREGG JONES
CITADEL PRESS
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ISBN: 978-0-8065-4293-5
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2024934888
To the memory of Ben Kuroki and Yosh Kuromiya
And other Americans of Japanese descent
Who fought for liberty and justice for all in World War II
Table of Contents
Praise
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
PROLOGUE
Chapter 1 - FIT FOR SERVICE
Chapter 2 - “THIS IS URGENT”
Chapter 3 - “THIS IS YOUR COUNTRY”
