Ralph Lazo | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | November 3, 1924
Died | January 1, 1992 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 67)
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.