Kenneth Mitsunaga oral history interview, June 21, 2000
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Kenneth Mitsunaga oral history interview, June 21, 2000
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Kenneth Mitsunaga oral history interview, part 1 of 5, June 21, 2000
Mitsunaga discusses his childhood growing up on a family-run dairy farm in Manoa Valley, Hawaii. He talks about farming and his adolescence. He also talks about his experiences being drafted before the Pearl Harbor attack and the U.S. military…
Kenneth Mitsunaga oral history interview, part 2 of 5, June 21, 2000
Mitsunaga discusses aspects of his experiences in basic training for the army. He talks about his assignment after the Pearl Harbor attack; traveling to the U.S. mainland for the first time; and describes his military as a jeep driver. Mitsunaga also…
Kenneth Mitsunaga oral history interview, part 3 of 5, June 21, 2000
Mitsunaga discusses some of his combat experiences: Salerno Beach and Cassino. He also talks about being in a racially segregated military unit; and his impression of Colonel Turner. He also discusses Nisei veterans he knew who got into politics in…
Kenneth Mitsunaga oral history interview, part 4 of 5, June 21, 2000
Mitsunaga discusses his experiences at: Cassino, Anzio, and Bruyeres. He talks about casualties, award recipients, and members KIA. He also shares anecdotes regarding a childhood friend he ran into on the battlefield; and an Italian child he…
Kenneth Mitsunaga oral history interview, part 5 of 5, June 21, 2000
Mitsunaga discusses his post-war life. He reflects on his overall war experiences and awards he received. He also talks about his family life and career after the war; and talks about his children's lives.
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