Herbert Isonaga oral history interview, April 18, 2004

Isonaga discusses his parents, siblings, recreational activities while growing up in Kauai, and his family’s grocery store business. He also talks about learning Hawaiian culture in elementary school, attending Japanese language school, religion, and…

Isonaga discusses his involvement with Varsity Victory Volunteers (VVV), his kitchen duty assignment, and friendships he formed while serving in VVV.

Isonaga discusses the Varsity Victory Volunteers, joining the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, traveling to the mainland, and basic training at Camp Shelby. He then talks about the relationship between Hawaiian and mainland soldiers, discusses his…

Isonaga discusses his wife and children; provides a message to future generations; and talks about values he learned from his parents.