French man who found war hero’s ring visits soldier’s family
A Hawaii family hosts the French man who found the high school class memento of an Oahu war hero.
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The man who found the 1940 Farrington High School class ring, belonging to Staff Sergeant Robert T. Kuroda, a member of the the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT) “Go For Broke!”, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor, will be hosted by the Kuroda family during his first visit to Hawaii this week. The ring was found by SÉBASTIEN ROURE, who lives in the Vosges region of France.2/8
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Kevin Kuroda, left, with Sebastien Roure, in forest where ring was found.3/8
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Sebastian Roure, who found Kuroda’s ring.4/8
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Close-up of Kuroda’s class ring.5/8
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Kuroda’s name inside of ring.6/8
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Sebastien Roure, with a display of ring, and memorabilia.7/8
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Mary Hammond, left, Kuroda’s wife, Kevin Kuroda, nephew of Kuroda, Sebastien Roure, Sylvie Roure, wife, and sons, Allan and Pierrick.8/8
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Sebastien Roure, left, Sylvie Roure, wife, and sons, Allan and Pierrick.
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