Hawaii Defense Volunteers
| Hawaii Defense Volunteers | |
|---|---|
| Active | 24 May 1942-4 July 1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Paramilitary |
| Role | Patrol |
| Size | 800 |
| Garrison/HQ | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Disbanded | 4 July 1945 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Richard C. Tong |
The Hawaii Defense Volunteers was a Chinese-American militia in Hawaii and one of three in Honolulu during the World War II, it also had Filipinos, Hawaiians, Puerto Ricans, Koreans, and Whites.
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