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Title
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, March 19, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/547-Saiki-Charles-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Jun 03
Location of Birth
Wailua (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
171st Cadre Training Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, part 5 of 5, March 19, 2005
Creator
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Saiki, Charles: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
UPS: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0547_05_Saiki
Description
An account of the resource
Saiki answers some final questions about where his family went after the war had completed and some of the war experiences that he had overseas. After this, he gives a message for future generations and some final notes. Finally, he narrates various pictures from different parts of his life and he's joined by his wife.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Arts and literature
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:15:21
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 March 19
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hilo, Hawaii
Barracks
chiggers
farm
Iolani Palace
Italy
karma
Kauai
Nisei soldiers
Rohwer Concentration Camp
snakes
truck
veterans
Wailua
weather
wife
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Title
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, March 19, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/547-Saiki-Charles-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Jun 03
Location of Birth
Wailua (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
171st Cadre Training Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, part 4 of 5, March 19, 2005
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Saiki, Charles: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0547_04_Saiki
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An account of the resource
Saiki discusses the senninbari belt that his mother made for him as he was being inducted into the Army. He also talks about his time before the war, including Camp Shelby and meeting Earl Finch. Next, he talks about the values that he learned as a child and how he would teach those to his children. He would grow up a Buddhist and would continue on with those teachings even throughout the war. After this, he speaks about how he met his wife and his children. When returning from the war, he would decide to use the GI Bill to receive a college education in Chicago and would learn refrigeration. After working for a refrigeration company in Kauai, he would take another job at a treatment plant and work there until he retired. He also talks about the camaraderie between the Nisei soldiers.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Industry and employment
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:27
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 March 19
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hilo, Hawaii
bond
buddhist
camaraderie
Camp Shelby
ceremony
colored section
correspondence
Earl Finch
family
GI Bill
golf
Kauai
Nisei soldiers
prejudice
refrigeration
religion
reunions
Senninbari
values
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, March 19, 2005
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/547-Saiki-Charles-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Jun 03
Location of Birth
Wailua (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
171st Cadre Training Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, part 3 of 5, March 19, 2005
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Saiki, Charles: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
UPS: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0547_03_Saiki
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An account of the resource
Saiki continues his conversation about being in Camp Shelby and they would be given the chance to take a furlough to the American concentration camps where he had cousins living. After that, he would be shipped out to Europe, joining up with the 442nd with the motor pool squad. Upon his arrival, he would see the heavy shelling that truck drivers took and be involved in the black market to gain extra spending money. He would be set in the back lines of the war during the Po Valley campaign and would head to Lake Como for rest and relaxation. The Germans would surrender shortly after and they would head back to the mainland, then back to Kauai. He talks about his return to Hawaii and his parents reaction to seeing him again.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
World War II--Italy
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
2005 March 19
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 March 19
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hilo, Hawaii
American Concentration Camps
ammunition
artillery
Black Market
cadre
Camp Shelby
discharge
family
food
France
gambling
Gothic Line
Honolulu
Italy
Jerome Concentration Camp
Lake Como
Milan
motor pool
Po Valley
Prisoners of War (POWs)
PX store
rest and relaxation (r&r)
Rohwer Concentration Camp
shelling
surrender
truck driver
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, March 19, 2005
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/547-Saiki-Charles-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Jun 03
Location of Birth
Wailua (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
171st Cadre Training Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, part 2 of 5, March 19, 2005
Creator
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Saiki, Charles: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
UPS: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0547_02_Saiki
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An account of the resource
Saiki discusses more about his childhood years, including festivals where the local children would be able to try sumo wrestling and win prizes. He would attend Kauai High School and talks about his whereabouts during the Pearl Harbor attacks. His local church would be taken over by the military and the rice farm would be affected. Soon after, he would volunteer for the Army and get inducted at Hanapepe. They would be shipped from Kauai to Honolulu to report to Schofield Barracks, then be shipped to the mainland on the SS Lurline and trained down in Mississippi. At Camp Shelby, he would be assigned to service company and then motor pool to be a truck driver with A company, which would later merge with the 100th Infantry Battalion. He talks about the furloughs he took and the training that he received.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby
Social activities
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:19
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 March 19
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hilo, Hawaii
100th Infantry Battalion
A Company
baseball
basic training
buck private
Camp Shelby
Chicago
church
correspondence
dojo
France
furlough
Hanapepe
Hattiesburg
homesick
Honolulu
induction
interrogate
Iolani Palace
judo
Kauai
Kauai High School
liberty ship
maneuvers
Marseille
Mississippi
motor pool
New Orleans
New York
Nice
Pearl Harbor
population
rice fields
San Francisco
Schofield Barracks
segregation
serial number
Service Company
SS Lurline
sumo
temple
travel
truck driver
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, March 19, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/547-Saiki-Charles-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Jun 03
Location of Birth
Wailua (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
171st Cadre Training Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Charles Saiki oral history interview, part 1 of 5, March 19, 2005
Creator
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Saiki, Charles: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
UPS: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0547_01_Saiki
Description
An account of the resource
Saiki begins the interview with an introduction and talking about how his family came from Yamaguchi prefecture to Kauai, Hawaii. After this, he speaks about growing up on a rice farm in Hawaii and all the intricacies of how to plant the seedlings and exchanging labor with the other local farmers. After this, he talks about when he volunteered for the Army and his friends and families reactions to that. He also speaks about his family background, including nine siblings. He then talks about his childhood years, attending Japanese language school, learning values from his parents and attending Japanese festivals.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment--Agriculture
Education
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:53
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 March 19
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hilo, Hawaii
discipline
family
farm
Hawaii
Japanese language school
Kauai
labor
obon
plantation
rice
seedlings
Senninbari
sports
values
volunteering
Wailua
Yamaguchi prefecture
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Title
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, October 20, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/087-Nishimura-Charles-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1913 Dec 02
Location of Birth
Paauhau, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
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Title
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, part 5 of 5, October 20, 1999
Creator
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Nishimura, Charles: narrator
Yoneshige, David: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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1999OH0087_05_Nishimura
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An account of the resource
Nishimura describes F Company reunions. He briefly talks about the F Company motto. He discusses his friendships. Nishimura tells a joke. He explains how he met his wife. He describes what it is like to live with his adult children. He talks about the extent to which he shares his war stories with his family. He discusses his medals and awards. He talks about the Bombing of Hiroshima. He leaves a message for future generations. He discusses oral history interviews.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:10
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 October 20
family
friendship
Hiroshima
joke
motto
oral history
reunion
wife
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, October 20, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/087-Nishimura-Charles-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1913 Dec 02
Location of Birth
Paauhau, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, part 4 of 5, October 20, 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nishimura, Charles: narrator
Yoneshige, David: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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1999OH0087_04_Nishimura
Description
An account of the resource
Nishimura describes his recovery time in a hospital. He explains what happened as he awaited transport to the hospital. He talks about the fruits and vegetables in Italy. He discusses his time in a field hospital. He briefly describes the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team cadres. He talks about being a part of F Company. He discusses being discharged. He describes his interactions with civilians. He talks about his journey home. Nishimura explains the extent to which his family was aware of his injury. He discusses how he reconnected with his family.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--European Theater
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
World War II--Italy
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:24
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 October 20
cadre
civilians
discharge
family
hospital
injury
Italy
Japanese American soldiers
-
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, October 20, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/087-Nishimura-Charles-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1913 Dec 02
Location of Birth
Paauhau, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, part 3 of 5, October 20, 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nishimura, Charles: narrator
Yoneshige, David: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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1999OH0087_03_Nishimura
Description
An account of the resource
Nishimura talks about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He describes his journey overseas and landing in North Africa. He talks about being stationed in North Africa. He discusses his first time in combat. He describes the weather in Italy. Nishimura also describes C-rations and other foods on the front lines. He explains how he was injured during the Battle of Cassino.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--European Theater--Africa-Salerno-Volturno, Embarkation
World War II--European Theater--Rome-Arno Campaign--Cassino
World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:26:21
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 October 20
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Africa
Battle of Cassino
combat
food
front line
injury
Italy
-
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, October 20, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/087-Nishimura-Charles-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1913 Dec 02
Location of Birth
Paauhau, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Charles Nishimura oral history interview, part 2 of 5, October 20, 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nishimura, Charles: narrator
Yoneshige, David: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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1999OH0087_02_Nishimura
Description
An account of the resource
Nishimura describes shipping out the Big Island. He talks about his journey to Wisconsin. He discusses Camp McCoy. He describes his life in Wisconsin. He talks about his interactions with civilians. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He discusses maneuvers at Camp Shelby. He describes his military training. He also describes the discrimination he witnessed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He briefly talks about American Concentration Camps. He discusses World War Two and prisoners of war.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Race--Discrimination
World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:02
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 October 20
Camp McCoy
Camp Shelby
civilians
concentration camps
discrimination
Hattiesburg
Japanese American soldiers
Wisconsin
-
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, October 20, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/087-Nishimura-Charles-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1913 Dec 02
Location of Birth
Paauhau, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Charlie
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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Charles Nishimura oral history interview, part 1 of 5, October 20, 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nishimura, Charles: narrator
Yoneshige, David: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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1999OH0087_01_Nishimura
Description
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Nishimura and the interviewers introduce themselves. He describes his early life in Hawaii. He talks about his parents and siblings. He describes his involvement in sports. He describes his religious background. He talks about the social activities at a planation. He discusses his involvement in the Boy Scouts. Nishimura describes his Japanese American identity. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He talks about his childhood aspirations. He discusses his work on a sugar plantation. He describes being drafted. He talks about his basic training. He explains what he did in his leisure time. He discusses the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. He describes how the 100th was created. He talks about discrimination in the military. He shares his family's reactions to the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
Subject
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Identity and values--Family
Social activities
Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:27:45
Language
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eng
Date
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1999 October 20
basic training
Buddhism
discrimination
Draft
family
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
plantation
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