Title
Theodore Yamate oral history interview, part 2 of 5, March 18, 2005
Description
Yamate discusses joining ROTC while at the University of Hawaii; talks about the attack on Pearl Harbor; and discusses the formation of the Varsity Victory Volunteers (VVV). He then talks about his work as a carpenter and chauffeur for the Department of Defense; discusses the treatment of Japanese Americans in his community; and talks about joining the Army. Next, Yamate discusses his neighbors; and traveling to the mainland and to Camp Shelby. Lastly, Yamate discusses his experiences at Camp Shelby; and talks about his assignment as a typist as part of Headquarters Company.