Ralph Lazo

Ralph Lazo
Ralph Lazo in a group photo at Manzanar
Born(1924-11-03)November 3, 1924
DiedJanuary 1, 1992(1992-01-01) (aged 67)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
Occupation(s)Teacher, soldier
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1944–1946
RankStaff Sergeant
Battles / warsWorld 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.