Chinese-American service in World War II
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Many Chinese Americans enlisted in the United States military or served in defense industries during World War II. It has been estimated that around 12,000[1] to 15,000 Chinese American men,[2] representing up to 20 percent of the Chinese American male population, served during the Second World War.[1] Although the majority of Chinese American servicemen fought in non-segregated units (unlike other Asian American groups), all segregated units belonged to the 14th Air Service Group (the "Flying Tigers") or the 987th Signal Company.[3] Chinese American women also served, including two Women Airforce Service Pilots and countless other women in defense industries.[4][5] Service in World War II played a large role in increasing social acceptance for Chinese Americans, and many Chinese American veterans were able to expedite their naturalization and bring their foreign-born wives and children to the United States.[6]