Robert Iso oral history interview, August 30, 2003

Robert Iso recalls his time growing up in San Jose, California and talks about attending Buddhist Temple and seeing picture shows near Japan Town. He talks about his mother's jovial personality, playing basketball and playing trumpet in the high…

During this portion of the interview, Robert Iso gives his introduction, as well as a description of his familial makeup. Additionally, Iso discusses his military experience, specifically discussing being drafted into the military, basic training,…

A recollection of military experience and including receiving the Purple Hear, Bronze Star and the Rescue of the Lost Battlion. Iso talks about time spent in Bruyeres and on the Gothic Line. He recalls being wounded during combat, his return home to…

Iso tells about his most memorable or rewarding experience in combat and other combat experiences. He discusses briefly his impressions of the relationships and tensions between Hawaiian and Mainland soldiers of Japanese ancestry. He ends his…