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In this brief segment, Mr. Black talks about his trip across the Atlantic Ocean on the troop ship, the USS Breckinridge. He discusses his duties on the ship and describes the voyage to North Africa.

Mr. Black talks about his trip across the Atlantic, where he landed in North Africa and was eventually deployed to Salerno, Italy. Assigned as a forward observer, Mr. Black saw his first action at the Battle of Monte Cassino and described his various…

Mr. Black briefly talks about his illnesses which led to his evacuation to the United States and his subsequent discharge from the Army. He next describes his life after his military service, including attending college and his career in the trucking…

Mr. Black discusses values that his parents taught him that helped him throughout his life. He also talks about what his father told him before leaving for military service and his own similar messages for his sons when they left. Mr. Black concludes…

Henry Kondo (right) pictured standing with Mr. Higuchi (left) and Mr. Metoki (middle) on deck of a ship.

Seiki Tamae describes a number of pictures taken during his time in military service.

This interview segment records color photographs taken of Mitsuo Tominaga's squad during WWII in southern France, and a number of certificates that he possesses.

Mr. Estes describes his life growing up in rural Georgia and his decision to join the military following the Pearl Harbor attack. Assigned as a mortarman, Estes moved up the ranks eventually becoming platoon sergeant. Estes was part of the Lost…

Mr. Estes describes his combat wound and his return trip home at the war's end. Mr. Estes discusses his career after the war and talks about his family, including what he has shared with his children and grandchildren about his military service.…

Mrs. Kato was raised on a farm in Nebraska and describes her early childhood growing up in the rural community of North Platte. Mrs. Kato volunteered to join the Women's Army Corps following the attack on Pearl Harbor, where she served with the…

Tanakatsubo discusses what it was like growing up being Japanese American living in California. He details how he ended up in MIS and his mindset along the way. Tanakatsubo also discusses his experiences on the Aleutian Islands. He reflects on the…

Japanese American couple leaning against railing, likely Tsukiyama. Japanese American woman seated in front of window. Japanese American couple standing in front of railing. Soldiers marching in formation, holding weapons.

Discharge certificate from the Hawaii Territorial Guard.

Facsimile of page 28.

Three photographs of military unit.

One unit photograph, Tsukiyama posing with pistol, Tsukiyama in Class A uniform.

Two photographs of Tsukiyama posing in uniform. Two unit photographs.

Varsity Victory Volunteer certificate.

Four photographs of unidentified Caucasian and Japanese American men in uniform.

One photograph of two Japanese American men in front of a building. Two photographs of men in front of barracks. Photograph of three Japanese American men holding a "Bond a month club" poster.

Two photographs of Tsukiyama sitting in a military truck. Photograph of Caucasian man leaning against the side of a building. Photograph of a Caucasian man on a motorcycle.

Six loose photographs not on page. Photograph 44A: Six Caucasian enlisted men. 44B: Tsukiyama in Varsity Victory Volunteer uniform. 44C: Japanese American man in uniform, with the rank of Captain. 44D: Caucasian man in uniform. 44E: Tsukiyama…

Two photographs of Tsukiyama and colleagues in a river or canal. Several men on military truck. Six men on a porch. Six men seated at a table.

Photograph of several men on a military truck. Photograph of several men resting by a field. Photograph of a man working in a field. Photograph several people in a field, partially obscured by the frame of a building.

Three Japanese American men. Caucasian American soldier, with tow women in background (from behind). Group of young Asian people with seated Caucasian American soldiers.

Single photograph of soldier on motorcycle]

Three photographs of Caucasian and Japanese American servicemen and civilians.

Two photographs of officers and/or non-commissioned officers. Tsukiyama in a military truck. Several officers and civilian officials addressing a crowd.

Japanese American children dressed as soldiers. Japanese American soldiers marching. Group of men and women having a picnic.

Five photographs of Japanese American soldiers. The bottom two pictures are identical: "Ol' Beanie" is written in ink on one, "G.I. Jerk" is written on the other.

Five photographs of individual Japanese American soldiers traveling. "Herbie in City Park," "A Wolf on the Loose," "Shiro n' 'Stonewall'," "Sus on Caval St.," and "Kato at the Art Museum," written in blue ink.

Two photographs of Japanese American soldiers visiting Loyola University in New Orleans. Two photographs of Japanese American soldiers visiting Tulane University in New Orleans and attending the Sugar Bowl.

Japanese American soldiers visiting Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Four photographs of Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois. Northrop Auditorium, University of Minnesota. Japanese American soldiers at a circus or fair.

Two photographs of statue of Robert E. Lee. Photograph of a Japanese American soldier. Two photographs of city streets.

Two Japanese American men in uniform. Japanese American soldier posing with rifle, the phrase "Whose afraid of the big bad wolf? - Herbie" is written in blue ink.

Katayama discusses his family and what it was like growing up in Ogden, Utah. He details about how he volunteered for the army and his experiences while in the service. Katayama also discusses he experiences post-war.

Katayama discusses a number a photographs and the stories connected to the photographs. He gives an overview of his military history.

Arisumi describes more stories about anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, more information about mines, close calls from mine detonations, and "Blackie" Shimashita. In addition, he remembers bangalore torpedoes, clearing minefields and roadblocks,…

Nishihara discusses what it was like growing up in Maui. He details about joining the Hawaiian National Guard and his experiences while in the National Guard. Nishihara also discusses the journey to becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion.

Yamamoto discusses his family and overviews his childhood. He details about a trip he took to China and Japan. Yamamoto also discusses religion, experiences with discrimination, and his parents reaction to enlisting into the Army.

Vmail written from Hawaii to Camp Savage, Minnesota.

Archilla discusses providing supplies via aircraft to The Lost Battalion and some of his other experiences in Europe. He details the awards he received and his accident reports. Archilla also discusses about his post-military life, family, and…