George Karatsu oral history interview, December 9, 2001

Karatsu talks about growing up in Los Angeles, going to school, and discusses his parents and siblings. He then talks about going to Japanese language school, values growing up, recreational activities, and childhood friends. After graduation,…

Karatsu talks about his brother’s military service as part of the H Company in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He also talks about going overseas, joining the 442nd as a replacement, and discusses his assignments as a messenger and his duties…

Karatsu talks about Italian civilians, and sightseeing after the war. He then talks about returning back to the United States and getting a job at the postal service. Karatsu also talks about working as an actor in anti-Japanese motion pictures; and…

Karatsu discusses being a volunteer at the Japanese American National Museum, the Go For Broke monument, and his involvement with veterans organizations and reunions. He also talks about his grandchildren; and describes and shows a box containing…