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    CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017

    Japanese-American, #OSS & CIA officer, Chiyoki “Chick” Ikeda was known as a talented linguist & true patriot http://1.usa.gov/1NMh9pP  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/lF2zQOIq5k

    2:23 PM - 16 Jun 2017
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      2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        Chick was born in Honolulu in 1920 after his parents emigrated from Japan. He was an active member in @nhs_njhs & graduated in 1938. #OSS75

        3 replies 36 retweets 63 likes
      3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        1941: Chick started @UHawaiiNews & excelled at engineering & athletics 1943: joined @USArmy 1944: assigned to #OSS #OSS75pic.twitter.com/ceHaHeoFdk

        6 replies 42 retweets 61 likes
      4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA @UHawaiiNews @USArmy

        Chick was fluent in Japanese & English, & he had basic proficiency in French & Chinese; making him an attractive recruit for #OSS. #OSS75

        2 replies 38 retweets 68 likes
      5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        Chick received #OSS training in radio comms, weapons & agent handling. Then he was sent to India, & later to a unit in China. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/TALVyByWut

        2 replies 42 retweets 75 likes
      6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
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        1945: Chick was promoted to captain & served as chief of an #OSS field unit in China. He was awarded a Bronze Star for service there. #OSS75

        1 reply 37 retweets 71 likes
      7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
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        Post-#WWII, Chick served in @USArmy intel, recruiting & handling agents, & helped screen returning Japanese POWs once held by Soviets #OSS75

        2 replies 39 retweets 56 likes
      8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA @USArmy

        To combat Moscow’s efforts to conduct espionage against US interests in postwar Japan, Chick’s program ID’ed many Soviet POW agents. #OSS75

        6 replies 41 retweets 74 likes
      9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        Chick’s #WWII #OSS & post-war experience & superb language skills made him ideal for CIA. 1954: He joined CIA's Far East Division. #OSS75

        3 replies 31 retweets 57 likes
      10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        During the next six years, Chick became a key player in his division & made many contributions to important operations. #OSS75

        5 replies 33 retweets 60 likes
      11. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        March 17, 1960: Chick was a passenger on Northwest Airlines Flight 710, when it crashed near Tell City, IN. #OSS75

        5 replies 35 retweets 96 likes
      12. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 16 Jun 2017
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        Chick, & his service to our country, is remembered with a star on our CIA Memorial Wall. http://1.usa.gov/1NMh9pP  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/i4p1joSCU8

        4 replies 60 retweets 203 likes
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      2. Victor‏ @VictorKosha 17 Jun 2017
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        @Edwards20170125 Thank you 4 his bio. He is an American Hero! Condolences to his colleagues at the CIA also to his family and friends🇺🇸

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Pinkrosesluvr‏ @Edwards20170125 17 Jun 2017
        Replying to @VictorKosha @CIA

        My pleasure. I found it and wanted to share Officer Ikeyda's extraordinary contribution to the CIA & OSS. Indeed. He is an American hero😁

        2 replies 1 retweet 3 likes
      4. Victor‏ @VictorKosha 17 Jun 2017
        Replying to @Edwards20170125 @CIA

        Well it was a Wonderful story to read about. I know they live and work in secret but it felt good to acknowledge him🇺🇸

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Victor‏ @VictorKosha 17 Jun 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        @Edwards20170125 May his brave soul rest peacefully. Thank you #OSS Officer, Chiyoki Ikeda 4 a lifetime of loyal service and love.🌹🙏🇺🇸💖

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