James Omatsu oral history interview, October 24, 2005

Omatsu discusses about growing up in Hawaii, his family, and their store. He details about his schooling and experiences with discrimination. Omatsu also discusses about his childhood and life after high school graduation.

Omatsu his life after high school, Pearl Harbor, and its aftermath. He details about volunteering for the servicea and experiences at Camp Shelby. Omatsu also discusses about his experiences in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, describing Headquarters…

Omatsu discusses about arriving in Europe, a French woman, and combat experiences. He details about a close call, living conditions, and Headquarters Company. Omatsu also discusses about casualties, souvenirs, being injured, interactions with…

Omatsu discusses about his most positive and worst war experiences. He details about German weaponry, life after the Army. Omatsu also discusses about his career, family, and shows some photographs.