World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Ishikawa, Akira: narrator ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1998 January 13]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui. Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Industry and employment]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Ishikawa, Akira: narrator]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1998 January 13]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Italy]]> Ishikawa, Akira: narrator ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1998 January 13]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> War monuments]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California]]> Community activities--Associations and organizations]]> War monuments]]> Military service--Post-World War II service]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> Military service--Post-World War II service]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine]]> World War II--Military service--Travel, leisure]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--France]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Artillery operations]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--France]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Travel, leisure]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--Military service--Medals and awards]]> World War II--European Theater--Anzio Campaign]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater--Rome-Arno Campaign--Cassino]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Italy]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Nisei soldiers]]> Kim, Young Oak: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interview]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 December 9]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--Military service]]> Kuwahara, Arthur: narrator]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 2000 April 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Kuwahara, Arthur: narrator ]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 2000 April 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii ]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service]]> Kobashigawa, Yeiki: narrator]]> Hashisaka, Ann: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service]]> Kobashigawa, Yeiki: narrator]]> Hashisaka, Ann: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service]]> Kobashigawa, Yeiki: narrator]]> Hashisaka, Ann: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service]]> Kobashigawa, Yeiki: narrator]]> Hashisaka, Ann: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Military service]]> World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Medals]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> Hayashi, Shizuya: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-11]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Military service]]> World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Medals]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> Hayashi, Shizuya: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Military service]]> World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Medals]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> Hayashi, Shizuya: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-11]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Military service]]> World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Medals]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> Hayashi, Shizuya: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Identity and values]]> Ouchi, Albert: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Race--Discrimination]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion]]> Ouchi, Albert: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Loyalty Questionnaire]]> World War II--Military recruitment]]> Ouchi, Albert: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Education--Higher education]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Southern France Campaign (442nd Regimental Combat Team, Anti-Tank Company)]]> World War II--Casualties]]> World War II--Military service--Discharge]]> Yaguchi, Kenji: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> Race--Racism]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Living conditions]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Work & Jobs]]> World War II--Military recruitment]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Yaguchi, Kenji: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> Community activities]]> Festivals, celebrations, and holidays]]> Education]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> Identity and values--Parents]]> Yaguchi, Kenji: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--232nd Combat Engineer Company]]> Kimura, Shoichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 October 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Richmond, California]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--232nd Combat Engineer Company]]> Kimura, Shoichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 October 14]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Richmond, California]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Kimura, Shoichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 October 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Richmond, California ]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Industry and employment]]> Cunningham, Arthur Warren: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 September 07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas ]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> Cunningham, Arthur Warren: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 September 07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Social activities]]> Education]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service]]> Cunningham, Arthur Warren: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 September 07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas ]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--European Theater--Anzio Campaign]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Social activities]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Identity and values]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
After Frank's service in the Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team, K Company, He moves to Chicago to be near his sister and school. Frank gets married to Yuri L. Satow Matsuda. They have three children and three grandchildren. Eventually Frank moves back to Seattle because his father is ill.

Frank feels the situation is improving for the next generations after the war. Frank is proud of his kids and grandchildren. He wishes they do their best, be happy and healthy. ]]> Matsuda, Frank Tadao: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Frank discusses the treatment of African Americans in Mississippi. Frank shares some experiences he sees in Hattiesburg regarding segregation. The people in Hattiesburg are indifferent to the Japanese Americans in the South.

At Camp Shelby, there are mainland and Hawaiian soldiers. Frank addresses the division between the mainlanders and Hawaiian. There are talks of disbandment of the Japanese American unit and Frank explains how the issue is resolved.

Frank goes overseas to Europe. His first artillery fire happens north of Rome and he sees a dead body for the first time. This is a moment he cannot forget. The day after the Last Battalion, Frank encounters a mortar barrage (Vosges Mountain) and is hit in four places on his body. James Okubo (medic) helps him, and Frank wakes up in the hospital.

After being wounded, Frank is on limited service and works in the mortar pool unit. Frank hears the 442nd is going back to Italy and asks his Captain if he can go back with the outfit. Frank receives approval and is assigned back to K Company.

Frank did not interact with civilians much because he is in battle. Frank recalls the civilians knowing the war is over before he did. Frank returns to the United States after a month or two when the war ends. He is discharged at Fort Douglas, Utah, and goes back to Seattle, Washington. Shortly after, Frank goes to live in Chicago with his sister. Post-war, Frank gets married and has children.
]]> Matsuda, Frank Tadao: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Frank grows up during the Great Depression. Although money is hard to earn during the Great Depression, Frank's father buys a house for around $2,000. Asians could not own homes or property because of the Alien Land Law. After camp, Frank's sister's name is on the deed because she is an American citizen.

The Matsuda family lives in the community of Ballard in Seattle. The demographic is predominately Scandinavian. Frank remembers there are four Japanese American families plus them. Frank has many friends on 69th Street.

Frank recalls December 7 and the evacuation orders, Executive Order 9066 (EO9066). He says the Japanese Americans becomes the most hated people after Pearl Harbor. The Matsuda family goes to Puyallup and Minidoka. He describes the living conditions and provisions in camp.

Frank did not stay at Minidoka for long. He takes the opportunity to work on a sugar beet farm in Idaho. Later he goes to Salt Lake City to work at a meatpacking company and restaurant. ]]> Matsuda, Frank Tadao: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Tochihara, Richard: narrator]]> Hirata, Jared: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Tochihara, Richard: narrator]]> Hirata, Jared: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 September 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Tochihara, Richard: narrator]]> Hirata, Jared: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 September 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> Tochihara, Richard: narrator]]> Hirata, Jared: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 September 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Social activities]]> Child rearing]]> Identity and values]]> Tochihara, Richard: narrator]]> Hirata, Jared: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 September 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Miyamoto, Rodney Yoshinobu: narrator]]> Miyamoto, P.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 June 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--European Theater--Anzio Campaign]]> Miyamoto, Rodney Yoshinobu: narrator]]> Miyamoto, P.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Social activities]]> Education]]> Miyamoto, Rodney Yoshinobu: narrator]]> Miyamoto, P.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 June 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Activism and involvement]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Identity and values]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Social activities]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Identity and values]]> Industry and employment--Medicine]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Masunaga, John Mitsunori: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-06-26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Masunaga, John Mitsunori: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-06-26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]>
Thomas and his wife Frances recently went to Vegas, and sometimes he goes to the 100th Club. Thomas proudly served his county in the 100th. He says war experience is good, but no one has a guarantee that you will live. A person should serve their country. ]]> Wozumi, Thomas Ukichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
He recalls his first battle, the Lost Battalion, and the 442nd first battle with the German soldiers. He discusses the difference between German and American guns, living conditions on the battlefield, and replacements.

At the end of October, Thomas is injured by a landmine when his Company crosses the river. He receives the Purple Heart for his injuries. After his recovery, he goes to Anzio and stays in Naples for a while. Shortly after, Thomas gets trench foot and is reclassified from the messenger squad to being a driver.

Thomas returns to Hawaii on September 5, 1945, after being discharge from service. He shares his homecoming experience and works at the Post Office as a mail courier for 27 years before retiring. ]]> Wozumi, Thomas Ukichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Overseas, Thomas's duties include being a driver for high ranking officers and a messenger. He shares a story about good and bad leadership and the effects they have. Thomas speaks highly of Tech. Sgt. Yeiki Kobashigawa and Staff Sgt. Allan M. Ohata.

Before being drafted into the Army, Thomas gets married to Frances Fusako Masumoto in 1940, and they have a daughter. ]]> Wozumi, Thomas Ukichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>
Thomas and his family live at Castle Estate Kindergarten, where his father works. His family maintains their Japanese values and morals at home. Besides attending primary school, Thomas attends the Japanese Language School. In his free time, his childhood activities include diving for squid, fishing, movies, and barefoot football.

After graduating high school, Thomas works at a few places before receiving his draft notice to join the Army. He describes Army life and the attack on Pearl Harbor. He also shares who are influential role models in his early upbringing. ]]> Wozumi, Thomas Ukichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Nishiie, Kazuma: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Lumpkin, Theodore: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Lumpkin, Theodore: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Lumpkin, Theodore: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Lumpkin, Theodore: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Granada (Amache) Amache, Colorado]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Mass Removal ("Evacuation")]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Merced]]> Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Education]]> Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> Education--Higher education]]> Industry and employment--Business]]> Industry and employment--Law]]> Community activities]]> Miyake, Michael: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Education--Higher education]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Post World War II--Travel, leisure]]> Industry and employment--Law]]> Industry and employment--Business]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Miyake, Michael: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--European Theater--Africa, Embarkation (100th Infantry Battalion, Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Travel]]> World War II--European Theater--Anzio Campaign]]> World War II--War work]]> World War II--Military intelligence]]> World War II--Combat--Weapons--Artillery]]> Miyake, Michael: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Varsity Victory Volunteers]]> World War II--Military service--Embarkation]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> Social activities]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Identity and values--Nisei]]> Miyake, Michael: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Immigration and citizenship--Picture brides]]> Education--Secondary education]]> Education--Japanese language schools]]> Industry and employment--Domestic Service]]> Miyake, Michael: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Medical care]]> World War II--Military service--Medals and awards]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Nisei soldiers]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Race--Racism]]> World War II--Deception]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Nisei soldiers]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Race--Race relations]]> Social activities]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> World War II--Military service--Travel, leisure]]> World War II--Deception]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> Race--Military segregation]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Education]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Industry and employment--Educators]]> Race--Racism]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Identity and values--Parents]]> Social activities]]> Industry and employment]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Nishime, Saburo: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Nishime, Saburo: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For 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