Margaret Oshita and George Oshita oral history interview, March 17, 2005

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Collection includes interview of both Margaret Oshita (wife of George Oshita) and George Oshita (442nd RCT veteran). Margaret is the primary interviewee in the first five interview segments. George enters as the second interviewee halfway through the sixth interview segment. George's military experiences are provided in the basic cataloging metadata for parts 6, 7, and 8.

Items in the Margaret Oshita and George Oshita oral history interview, March 17, 2005 Collection

Margaret Oshita oral history interview, part 1 of 8, March 17, 2005

Oshita begins the interview talking about her family background, her father being born in Hawaii and going back to Japan at a young age and her mother coming from Kochi, Japan. She talks more about how the families came to Hawaii and the jobs they…

Margaret Oshita oral history interview, part 2 of 8, March 17, 2005

Oshita continues talking about the cultural celebrations that she grew up with, such as New Years, where they would eat traditional foods. Next, she talks about growing up in Hawaii, sewing dresses for dolls and the decor that they had in their home.…

Margaret Oshita oral history interview, part 3 of 8, March 17, 2005

Oshita talks about the sports she was involved with and the recreational activities during her childhood, where she was intrigued with basketball and swimming and her family would have picnics to "talk stories". She would also correspond with her…

Margaret Oshita oral history interview, part 4 of 8, March 17, 2005

Oshita continues talking about the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. Although not seeing any direct discrimination, she talks about the FBI taking many of the Japanese and her future husband George deciding to volunteer for the Army. They would get engaged…

Margaret Oshita oral history interview, part 5 of 8, March 17, 2005

While George was overseas, Margaret would often visit with her in-laws, which became a good emotional support while George was gone. After this she talks about the end of the war, and George returning to Hawaii. She also talks about a change in her…

Margaret Oshita and George Oshita oral history interview, part 6 of 8, March 17, 2005

Oshita continues talking about her children and grandchildren, and the values that were passed down to them. She continues to be the secretary for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team club. Next, they talk about keeping the support for the history of the…

Margaret Oshita and George Oshita oral history interview, part 7 of 8, March 17, 2005

George and Margaret Oshita talk about George's war experiences, focusing in first on the Lost Battalion campaign. He talks about the intricacies of the battle, with it's cold weather and getting trench foot. After this, he goes back and talks about…

Margaret Oshita and George Oshita oral history interview, part 8 of 8, March 17, 2005

George and Margaret Oshita continue to talk about the awards and medals that George received from the war and the reunions of the veterans. After this, Margaret shows off a display that was made for George's medals. Finally, they look through various…

Margaret Oshita oral history interview transcript [full interview], March 17, 2005

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