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Fumio Ralph Fujimoto oral history interview, November 22, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/953-Fujimoto-Ralph-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Aug 04
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Ralph
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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Fumio Ralph Fujimoto oral history interview, part 3 of 3, November 22, 2008
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Fujimoto, Fumio: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0953_03_Fujimoto
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Fujimoto discusses his post-war life and accounting career. He details about family and marriages. Fujimoto also discusses his community involvement, gives a message to future generations, and discusses some photographs and a pamphlet he wrote.
Subject
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Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Community activities--Associations and organizations
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:30:03
Language
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eng
Date
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2008-11-22
accounting
Chicago Japanese American Council
community involvement
community organizations
employment
pamphlet
post-war life
wife
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Fumio Ralph Fujimoto oral history interview, November 22, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/953-Fujimoto-Ralph-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Aug 04
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Ralph
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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Fumio Ralph Fujimoto oral history interview, part 2 of 3, November 22, 2008
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Fujimoto, Fumio: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
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2008OH0953_02_Fujimoto
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Fujimoto continues his recollection of Pearl Harbor and the aftermath of the attacks, including curfews and getting rid of all illegal contraband. Shortly after, they would get notification of Executive Order 9066, which would force them to be moved to an American concentration camp in Arizona. He and his family would be transported there with only the personal belongings they could carry. Once arrived at Poston concentration camp, he would see the poor living conditions including dusty barracks, no privacy and creatures all over the place. He talks about the recreational activities they had there as well, and the loyalty questions that were given to all men. He would end up being drafted into the Army and would be inducted at Fort Sheridan, followed by basic training at Camp Maxey. However, during this time, Victory over Europe occurred and he would be moved to Fort Snelling to begin Military Intelligence Service. While there, Japan surrendered and the war ended. Unfortunately, he was called back home with urgency as his mother was sick and would pass away shortly after. He would be discharged from the Army, so he could take care of his little sisters.
Barracks
baseball
Camp Maxey
Chevrolet
classification
contraband
Curfew
dances
desert
discharge
Drafted
dust
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
Fort Sheridan
Fort Snelling
guard towers
living conditions
loyalty questions
Major Aiso
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
mother
mountains
National Tea Company
Occupation of Japan
onigiri
Pearl Harbor
personal belongings
Poston Concentration Camp
privacy
river
Santa Ana
scorpions
Shikata ga nai
snakes
V-E Day
V-J Day
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Fumio Ralph Fujimoto oral history interview, November 22, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/953-Fujimoto-Ralph-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Aug 04
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Ralph
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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Yes
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Fumio Ralph Fujimoto oral history interview, part 1 of 3, November 22, 2008
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Fujimoto, Fumio: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0953_01_Fujimoto
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Fujimoto begins his interview with a short introduction of himself and speaking about his family background. He would grow up in southern California on various farms that his father would work on. Unfortunately, his father would pass away at a young age, which left his mother taking care of the entire family. He talks about his childhood and schooling, which included Japanese language school. Next, he talks about his knowledge of war overseas and making mochi for New Years, and his favorite foods. Next, he speaks about the attacks on Pearl Harbor and how he was at the movies when they announced it. He would rush home to tell his family and would then contemplate his future and his identity as a Japanese American.
Subject
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Identity and values--Family
Education
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:58:13
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eng
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2008 November 22
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Chicago
California
correspondence
enemy alien
family
Farming
Fullerton Union High School
gardener
harmonica
Japanese American
Japanese identity and values
Japanese language school
kites
Knott's Berry Farm
Los Angeles
mochi
movies
Pearl Harbor
radio
Stanford University
track
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Frank Hiratsuka oral history interview, November 21, 2008
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Jul 16
Location of Birth
Aliso, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Maxey, Texas
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Frank Hiratsuka oral history interview, part 3 of 3, November 21, 2008
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Hiratsuka, Frank: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
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2008OH0948_03_Hiratsuka
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At Fort Snelling, Frank Hiratsuka works in the postal section processing incoming mail. On his weekends off, sometimes Frank flies home to visit his parents. Frank is later assigned to go to Schofield in Honolulu, HI.
Frank's new duties are in the medic department as an administrative. He handles the paperwork for the physicals of incoming and outgoing recruits. On Frank's days off, he travels around the island and visits his uncle.
Frank recalls learning the ended when he is at Camp Maxey, TX, and he discusses his feelings about the bombing in Japan. In November 1946, Frank is discharged, and he continues his education on his GI Bill. He attends pharmacy school and works part-time at Walgreens.
After graduating, Frank works at Walgreens for several years before becoming an independent pharmacist. Then he sells his pharmacy to work for other pharmacies.
Frank is married to Margaret, and they have a son John David Hiratsuka. John is married has two sons. Frank's parents instilled in him values that he would like to pass on to his grandchildren. Frank wishes his grandchildren to be successful and happy. He hopes they will pursue their dreams.
Frank spends his retirement years being socially active with volunteering, church, and hobbies. He shares a message for future generations that he hopes the Japanese American experience never happens again for anyone else.
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442nd
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Camp Maxey
Chicago
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Fort Snelling
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Hawaii
Higher education
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Japanese American
legacy
Mainland
marriage
military career
music
Nisei legacy
Pacific war
parents
pharmacist
post war
retirement
Sansei
Schofield
Social activities
son
travel (leisure)
war experiences
wife
World War Two
Yonsei
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Frank Hiratsuka oral history interview, November 21, 2008
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Jul 16
Location of Birth
Aliso, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Maxey, Texas
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Frank Hiratsuka oral history interview, part 2 of 3, November 21, 2008
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Hiratsuka, Frank: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
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2008OH0948_02_Hiratsuka
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Frank Hiratsuka is a junior in High School when Pearl Harbor is attacked on December 7. Frank and his parents move to Ridley, a safe zone termed by the government.
In Ridley, Frank and his parents work on a peach farm until they receive evacuation orders. Previously, Frank grows up with mainly Caucasian people. After moving to Ridley, a farming community, and Poston, Frank discusses the culture shock.
Frank and his parents go to Poston, Camp 3, and he recounts the living conditions. At Poston, Frank continues his education, and his parents find jobs within the camp. Frank recalls his mother's family are relocated to Gila River.
In June of 1943, Frank and his parents leave Poston. Frank finishes high School and gets a job analyzing paint. In January of 1945, Frank receives his draft notice and starts his military career.
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442nd
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Blackouts
Camp Maxey
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December 7th
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Draft
education
employment
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
Farming
farming community
Fort Snelling
friends
Gila River
grandparents
Hawaiian soldiers
high school
Issei
Japanese American
Japanese values
Mainland soldiers
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
morals
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Poston
Sansei
train ride
World War Two
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Frank Hiratsuka oral history interview, November 21, 2008
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Jul 16
Location of Birth
Aliso, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Maxey, Texas
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Frank Hiratsuka oral history interview, part 1 of 3, November 21, 2008
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Hiratsuka, Frank: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0948_01_Hiratsuka
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Frank Hiratsuka is born July 16, 1926, in Aliso, CA. In the late 1800's Frank's grandparents immigrate to the United States and have eight children.
Frank's grandfather is a farmer, and Frank's father briefly works on the farm until he gets another job. Both Frank's parents work in private homes and live at the employer's home. Frank's parents are hard-working and work six days a week.
During the Great Depression, Frank says life is not difficult because his parents have a stable job. Although his parents are always working, they do have time off to spend with family and friends. Frank says New Year is a festive holiday with Japanese food and family.
At school, Frank's favorite subjects are art and music. He plays numerous instruments from the violin, saxophone to the clarinet. He recalls performing at the World Fair with his school band.
Frank's childhood activities consist of games, marbles, movies, and listening to adventure shows on the radio.
On December 7, Frank remembers listening to the radio and hearing the news broadcast about Pearl Harbor. Frank and his parents and the bus driver from the Japanese School decide to go to Ridley (the safe zone).
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December 7th
employment
family
fishing
friends
Great Depression
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese language school
kendo
meals
movies
music
New Year
news
Nisei
Pearl Harbor
radio
Sansei
school activities
sports
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Hideo Takeuchi oral history interview, April 26, 2008
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/857-Takeuchi-Hideo-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Nov 24
Location of Birth
Lanai City, (Maui) Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Hideo Takeuchi oral history interview, part 1 of 1, April 26, 2008
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Takeuchi, Hideo: narrator
Tanabe, J.: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0857_01_Takeuchi
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Takeuchi discusses about his family and his childhood. He details about Pearl Harbor, its aftermath, being drafted, and basic training. Takeuchi also discusses about his experiences at Fort Snelling, his experiences in occupied Japan, and his post-military life.
Subject
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World War II--Veteran history
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Fort Snelling
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Allied Occupation of Japan
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:58:03
Language
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eng
Date
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2008 April 26
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Wailuku (Maui), Hawaii
childhood
family
Fort Snelling
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
post-war Japan
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, April 26, 2011
Oral History
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Location of Birth
Pacific Grove, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Camp Roberts, California
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Camp Holabird, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, part 2 of 2, April 26, 2011
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Ichiuji, Paul: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1042_02_Ichiuji
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During the occupation of Japan, Paul Ichiuji worked for the CIC to gather information. Paul got information from the butokai and couriers. Although Paul’s Japanese was not that proficient, he knew important words to communicate with the butokai. There was no interpreter used between Paul and the butokai because the butokai did not want to get caught.
Paul knew the butokai was a good informant because he was carrying directives from the regional area. The directives were on paper and there was not too much conversation. After meeting with his informants, he would give them a good meal and a payoff. The money to pay off the informants came from selling on the Black Market. Paul remembers his unit being investigated and cleared of the accusations.
In Mie-ken where Paul was stationed, there was no undercover or stealthy investigative work. Everyone knew Paul and what he was doing for the CIC. He recalls attending May Day and observing the demonstration. Paul enjoyed his work and when he had time he traveled around Japan. Paul saw the suffering of the locals. There were homelessness and food shortages.
The Niseis stationed in Japan during the occupation treated the locals well and sympathized with their situation. Overall the occupation helped Japan democratize and rebuild the country.
After Paul's service, he remains active and participated with
pilgrimages for his chapters.
Black Market
CIC
commanding officers
Communism
Communists
courier
demonstrations
devastation
flattened
food shortages
headquarters
homeless
informants
interrogation
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
Japanese language
Kyoto
living conditions
Manchuria
natives
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
occupation
Prisoners of War (POWs)
repatriation
Tokyo
travel
World War Two
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, April 26, 2011
Oral History
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Location of Birth
Pacific Grove, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Camp Roberts, California
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Camp Holabird, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, part 1 of 2, April 26, 2011
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Ichiuji, Paul: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1042_01_Ichiuji
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Terumoto "Paul" Ichiuji was born in Pacific Grove. He was very active in high school with sports and the student body and had many friends.
Before December 7, 1941, Paul's brother, Joe, and cousin were drafted into service. Paul recalls hearing about the Pearl Harbor attack on the way to see his cousin leave for the Philippines. Paul was a senior in high school when President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066.
March of 1942, the Ichiuji family evacuated, and Paul left school and his friends behind. Paul and his family went to Poston, AZ. Joe was discharged by the Government and he joined his family in Poston. Later, Joe volunteered for the 442nd.
Paul left Boston to go to school and was drafted when he was reclassified to 1A. Before going overseas, he was recruited into the Military Intelligence Service School. However, Paul was not fluent in Japanese. Later, he was recruited to the CIC (Counter Intelligence Corps).
After completing his training at Camp Holabird, Paul went overseas to the occupation of Japan. He spent his time in Mie-ken, Japan, gathering information. Paul made relationships with Japanese Government Officials, Informants, and Japanese nationals.
Before returning home to the United States, Paul recalls the CIC was interrogated by an investigative team. There was a complaint about the Black Market. Paul discusses the Blacket Market and its connection with getting intel.
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4C classification
assignment
Black Market
Camp Holabird
Camp Maxey
Camp Roberts
CIC
Communism
correspond
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
discharge
discrimination
Draft
enemy alien
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
friends
headquarters
high school
Higher education
hospitality
informants
information
interrogation
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese government
Japanese nationals
jeep
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
occupation
overseas
pearls
Poston
prejudice
President Roosevelt
secret files
siblings
UC Berkeley
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