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Title
A name given to the resource
Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, October 5, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/615-Kajiwara-Kent-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 13
Location of Birth
Huleia (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Kaji
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
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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Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, part 7 of 7, October 5, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kajiwara, Kent: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2005OH0615_07_Kajiwara
Description
An account of the resource
Kajiwara describes the comradery in Company K. He extensively talks about the 442nd Veterans Club. He shares funny memories from when he was stationed overseas. He list Company K's medals and awards. He explains the legacy of the Nisei. He talks about the importance of oral history.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Community activities
World War II--Veterans
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
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.
0:17:23
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 October 05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
442nd Regimental Combat Team
friendship
Italy
legacy of Nisei soldiers
medals & awards
oral history
post-war
veterans
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, October 5, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/615-Kajiwara-Kent-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 13
Location of Birth
Huleia (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Kaji
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
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
Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, part 6 of 7, October 5, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kajiwara, Kent: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2005OH0615_06_Kajiwara
Description
An account of the resource
Kajiwara talks about his guard duty assignments. He briefly talks about the Champagne Campaign. He describes his unit's successful attempt to take a hillside from German soldiers. He discussing being discharged and his return to the United States. Kajiwara describes a layover in New York and California on his way back to Hawaii. He shares his experiences with discrimination after World War Two. He explains how he adjusted to civilian life in Hawaii. He describes the difficult search for employment after the war. Kajiwara talks about his accounting business. He talks about his wife and his growing family. He explains why he hasn't shared his war stories with his family.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"
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.
0:28:40
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 October 05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
accounting
California
Champagne Campaign
children
discharge
discrimination
New York
wife
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Title
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Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, October 5, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/615-Kajiwara-Kent-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 13
Location of Birth
Huleia (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Kaji
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
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
Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, part 5 of 7, October 5, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kajiwara, Kent: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2005OH0615_05_Kajiwara
Description
An account of the resource
Kajiwara shares memories of his experiences in Belvedere. He talks about Hill 140 and the Arno Campaign. He describes his journey to Marseilles, France. He also describes Company K. He discusses his combat experiences in Southeastern France. He talks about his interactions with civilians. He explains how he escaped danger while recording casualties for his unit. Kajiwara talks about his near death experiences. He explains how he injured his hand. He briefly talks about the Lost Battalion.
Subject
The topic of the resource
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
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.
0:30:31
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 October 05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Belvedere
civilians
Hill 140
injury
KIA
Lost Battalion
Marseilles
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Title
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Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, October 5, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/615-Kajiwara-Kent-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 13
Location of Birth
Huleia (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Kaji
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
Index
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Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, part 4 of 7, October 5, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kajiwara, Kent: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2005OH0615_04_Kajiwara
Description
An account of the resource
Kajiwara describes the cohesiveness of Company K. He talks about his interactions with a top officer at Camp Shelby. He shares his memories of his visit to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He discusses his friendship with Earl Finch. Kajiwara describes his visit to Jerome Concentration Camp. He shares his memories of Camp Shelby. He talks about his journey to Italy and landing in Naples.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Jerome
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby
World War II--Veteran history
Race--Discrimination
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.
0:29:57
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 October 05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Camp Shelby
discrimination
Earl Finch
Hattiesburg
Jerome Concentration Camp
living conditions
Naples
-
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Title
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Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, October 5, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/615-Kajiwara-Kent-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 13
Location of Birth
Huleia (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Kaji
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
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
Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, part 3 of 7, October 5, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kajiwara, Kent: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2005OH0615_03_Kajiwara
Description
An account of the resource
Kent Kajiwara continues to talk about the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. He discusses the FBI's attempt to arrest his father. He talks about his security work while working at Hawaiian Pineapple. He talks about enlisting in the Army. He briefly discusses being stationed at Schofield Barracks. Kajiwara describes his journey to the Mainland. He shares his memories of a farewell ceremony at Iolani Palace. He talks about Camp Shelby and his military training.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby
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.
0:28:26
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 October 05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
Camp Shelby
family
FBI
Hawaiian Pineapple
Iolani Palace
Mainland
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
voluntary enlistment
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, October 5, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/615-Kajiwara-Kent-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 13
Location of Birth
Huleia (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Kaji
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
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
Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, part 2 of 7, October 5, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kajiwara, Kent: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2005OH0615_02_Kajiwara
Description
An account of the resource
Kajiwara talks about his father's visits to Japan. He briefly describes working for Hawaiian Pineapple. He discusses the work he did on a sugar plantation. He talks about having a twin brother. He talks about primary school. Kajiwara describes his homemade toys and what he did in his leisure time. He discusses his involvement in high school activities and sports. He describes the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Education
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections
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.
0:28:46
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 October 05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
childhood activities
family
high school
Japan
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
plantation
primary school
sports
-
Dublin Core
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Title
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Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, October 5, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/615-Kajiwara-Kent-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 13
Location of Birth
Huleia (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Kaji
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
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
Kent Kajiwara oral history interview, part 1 of 7, October 5, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kajiwara, Kent: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2005OH0615_01_Kajiwara
Description
An account of the resource
Kajiwara describes his early life on a sugar plantation. He explains how and why his father immigrated to the United States. He talks about his parents marriage. He describes Japanese language school. He describes his mother's childhood. He discusses his mother's role in his family. Kajiwara talks about his home life. He describes his hunting experiences with his brother.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education
Identity and values--Family
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.
0:28:14
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 October 05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
cultural heritage
family
Farming
hunting
immigration
Japanese langauge school
plantation
primary school