Varsity Victory Volunteers

Varsity Victory Volunteers
ActiveFebruary 1942-January 1943
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States
BranchHawaii Department Army Engineers
TypeParamilitary
RoleAuxiliary Engineers
Size169
Garrison/HQSchofield Barracks
Nickname(s)VVV

The Varsity Victory Volunteers (Japanese: 大学勝利奉仕団, 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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