Janet Nakakihara and Janice Trubitt oral history interview, April 26, 2007

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Janet Nakakihara and Janice Trubitt oral history interview, April 26, 2007

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Janet Nakakihara and Janice Trubitt are nieces of Sadao Munemori, a Japanese American soldier and posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor. Munemori was the only American of Japanese ancestry to be awarded the Medal of Honor during or immediately following World War Two. He was killed in action at Seravezza, Italy as a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

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Janet Nakakihara and Janice Yokoyama Trubitt are nieces of Private First Class Sadao S. Munemori, the Medal of Honor recipient. Janet's mother, Yuriko (oldest), and Janice's mother, Kikuyo (youngest), are siblings of Sadao.

Janet recalls her…

Janet Nakakihara and Janice Trubitt say their grandmother is big on celebrating New Year and birthdays. Janet recalls her mother mentioning her mother adopted all of the American holidays and celebrations. Even though they did not have much money,…

When the war happens, Janice's mother goes to Manzanar. Janet recalls her memory of uncle Sadao. Sadao likes sports (football), eating, and has a close relationship amongst the siblings are very close. Janet describes how her mother learns of Sadao's…

Janet and Janice discuss Sadao's medal and where it is now at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii.

Janet and Janice go to Italy for the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy. They say the locals are appreciative of the Japanese American soldiers from…

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