Hiroshi ‘Johnny’ Okura, artist who served with storied Japanese American WWII combat team, dead at 100

Hiroshi “Johnny” Okura. (Provided)

When French Consul General Yannick Tagand arrived in Rogers Park at the home of Hiroshi “Johnny” Okura, he found the World War II veteran confined to bed.

Tagand had come that day in October 2021 to present Mr. Okura with France’s Legion of Honor, the nation’s highest accolade.