A local World War II hero and longtime Whittier resident recently celebrated a “milestone birthday” surrounded by dozens of family, friends and community members.
But before serving our country, Yoshio Nakamura – or “Yosh” as his friends call him – was unjustly incarcerated along with thousands of Americans of Japanese ancestry.
“We’re here to honor a good friend, a mentor and a soldier for life,” said Lt. Col. Victor Shen with the U.S. Army…