Japanese-American veterans, ex-internees may get diplomas

Applications are being accepted from San Mateo County residents of Japanese descent who missed receiving a high school diploma because of wartime service in the U.S. military or imprisonment in a Japanese-American relocation camp.

Through Operation Recognition, the San Mateo County Office of Education will award diplomas to San Mateo County residents. There is no fee. Family members may apply on behalf of a qualifying person posthumously.

Applications are available online at bit.ly/1M4zZbq. Applications and supporting documentation must be received by Sept. 25. A recognition ceremony will be held Nov. 10. For information, contact Lori Musso at lmusso@smcoe.org or 650-802-5331.