Mario Reyes was born in Mexico City on Jan.

Historian and genealogist Grant Din.Join JANM and the Nikkei Genealogical Society for an in-depth guide to the hidden history of Angel Island during World War II.

000 immigrants from 80 countries were processed.org/events/2025-10-18/angel-islands-hidden-history-wwii-detention-enemy-aliensGrant Din is an expert in genealogical and historical research.Grant DinAngel Islands Hidden History: WWII Detention of ‘Enemy Aliens will be presented on Saturday.

and a genealogical research certificate from Boston University.As a former director of community resources for the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and a 40-year veteran in genealogical research.

He has led workshops and published articles in genealogical and historical publications.

Din offers deep knowledge of the immigration hub and its overlooked role as a World War II detention center.He became a member of the Varsity Victory Volunteers in February 1942 and was inducted into the 232nd Combat Engineer Company (CEC) of the 442nd RCT on March 12.

Im glad to see the Army is doing the right thing.He was killed in action on June 26.

Their perseverance in proving that loyalty as volunteer enlisted soldiers led to their ultimate sacrifice far from their home on the battlefields of Italy and France.3nd BNof the 442nd RCT on March 25.