Ralph Lazo
Ralph Lazo | |
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Ralph Lazo in a group photo at Manzanar | |
| Born | November 3, 1924 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1992 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, soldier |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
Ralph Lazo (November 3, 1924 – January 1, 1992) was the only known non-spouse, non-Japanese American who voluntarily relocated to a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. His experience was the subject of the 2004 narrative short film Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story.