Following the Italian Campaign, the men were moving fast, and there was no time to set up. Michael would set up the mortar at night to be prepared for any attack. He recalls climbing the mountain and describes the last push. The Gothic Line was a hard climb. Michael described the strategies of how the Company and Battalion would hike up the mountain.

Once Michael's Company broke the line because the side, they climbed was the least protected. The German soldiers did not anticipate anyone to get that far up. Once the line was broken, others followed suit. Not only were the American soldiers fighting against German soldiers, but there were Italian fascists.

After the Gothic Line, the German soldiers were ready to surrender and go home. In Leghorn, Michael guarded the German poisoners. When the news of the war ended, he went back to Italy and was discharged. Since the war ended, the atmosphere became more relaxed.

Michael returned to the States in November on a Liberty ship. He landed in Virginia and went to Chicago to be with Jean Doi and his family. Michael and Jean dated for a year before getting married. Later, Michael relocated to Georgia because he found a job as a chick sexer that paid well. After the war, Jimmy reenlisted and went to Japan to be with his parents.

Michael and Jean have two children, a son, a daughter, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He explains why Niseis are reluctant to discuss wartime or camp experience. As a result, Micahel does not talk much about his wartime experiences with his children.

Michael also talks about the significance of various patches, badges, and medals the GIs wore and received. The soldiers in his outfit received the Bronze Star. Michael also earned the Combat Infantryman Badge which he was proud of.

Michael recalls the 50th Anniversary of Bruyeres and revisiting the area of Bruyeres. Although the foxholes were covered by moss, He could still see the remanences of the war.
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Doi, Michael: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

On January 19, 1942, Michael was drafted and went into service. He went to Fort MacArthur San Pedro and then to Rockford, IL, for medic training at Camp Grant. Michael was a male nurse in the ward for a year before working in a clinic. In Chicago, Michael met his wife, Jean Doi. Michael said his wife was influential in the redress and helped get the swing vote from their Assemblyman in Georgia.

After working in the clinic for a year, he was transferred to Camp Sheridan and then to Camp Blanding. At Camp Blanding, Florida, he trained as an infantryman. He describes the conditions and training at camp Blanding. Michael made friends easily and had a good relationship with the Hawaiian soldiers.

The training was quick because replacements were needed overseas. Michael's oldest brother Sam was drafted, and his younger brother Jimmy was drafted. Michael reunited with his brothers briefly at Camp Blanding before shipping out. However, Sam was discharged and sent to Gila.

In Europe, Michael joined the 100th, A Company-Mortar. As a mortarman, he could not use the mortar in the forest due to shell burst. Michael said the German weapon sounds scarier than a mortar because you cannot hear a mortar. He recalls experiencing artillery fire.

Michael recollects many battles and life on the battlefield. Occasionally, Michael gave aid to wounded soldiers who needed treatment. Hot meals were not served frequently, but soldiers survived on C rations and K rations.

After the Lost Battalion and losing many soldiers, General Dahlquist did a review. The remaining soldiers and Michael were sent to the French Italian border to guard until they received replacements. At this time, Jimmy joined G Company, Michael remembers running into Jimmy and his friend.
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Doi, Michael: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

At the end of 1944, Michael went overseas and landed in Naples, Italy. Michael was assigned to the 100th Battalion as a replacement and went to Marseille, France. Michael experiences his first attack in Bruyeres.

Michael describes Bruyeres and soldiers wounded from shrapnel or shell bursts. After Bruyeres and Biffontaine, Michael was in the Lost Battalion rescue. Many soldiers lost their lives in the Lost Battalion. According to Michael the most challenging part of the war was seeing the wounded soldiers. Michael remembers a close call and feeling lucky to survive the war. Jimmy also said the worst part of war is death. He recalls his friend being killed in action.

Overseas, Michael was a mortarman, and Jimmy was in Headquarters Company as a wireman. Michael and Jimmy agree the German weapons were advanced in contrast to the American weaponry.

Post-war, Jimmy reenlisted and asked to be stationed in Japan to see his parents. Later, Michael also went to Japan in 1969 to visit his mother. Michael and Jimmy discuss the Nisei legacy and the Nisei's contribution helped future generations in every aspect.

Michael is married to Jean and has two children, Janice and David. Michael and Jean also have grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jimmy and Alice have three children, Glenn, Nancy, and Mark, and four grandchildren. Jimmy wishes for children a good life and to be good citizens.
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Doi, Jimmy: narrator]]> Doi, Michael John: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-03-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

In 1939, their parents returned to Japan and moved back to Chicago, IL, after the war for a few years. Michael and Jimmy's parents decided to settle back in Japan because all their friends were there. Michael and Jimmy describe their parents as gentle and caring.

Although their parents were Buddhist, the children were raised as Christian. A traditional holiday celebrated in the house was New Year. The children were taught well and grew up to be good citizens.

Michael and Jimmy discuss their school years and participating in sports. At home Michael and Jimmy help with house chores or farm work. Their oldest brother had two produce stores, and Michael helped. Michael and Jimmy recall December 7 and the aftermath that followed.

Jimmy recollects his Sunday School Teacher saying he was American. The following day, Jimmy's friends treated him differently at lunchtime, and he ate lunch alone. Although some people treated the Japanese Americans as an outcast, the Oxnard community treated the Japanese Americans well.

Almost a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Michael was drafted. He went to San Pedro, Camp MacArthur, before going to Rockford, IL. The Japanese American soldiers were assigned to the Medical Training Center, where Michael trained to be a medic and worked in a hospital as an attendant.

Later, Michael went to Camp Blanding, Florida, to be a replacement for the 442nd. Michael transitioned from being a medic to an infantryman. After completing training, he went overseas to be a replacement for the 100th and 442nd.
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Doi, Jimmy: narrator]]> Doi, Michael John: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-03-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Kawahara, Takashi: narrator]]> Kawahara, Sheldon: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-04-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Kawahara, Takashi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-04-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Social activities]]> Kawahara, Takashi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-04-07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
Hershey's wife, Terry, learned he was a POW in 1952 when the government released the names of the POWs. Hershey was allowed to write letters to Terry. However, the Chinese government censored the letters.

Hershey made friends at the POW camp. He learned to sing Japanese songs and Hiragana. To help pass the time, Hershey and other POWs discussed food shared recipes.

During the first month in camp, everyone went through interrogation and wrote an autobiography. The camp Hershey was at was also known as a reactionary camp. Hershey and the other POWs were given communist literature and had discussions.

Hershey learned they would be released. He recalls crossing the border and seeing the American flag. Hershey was in a state of shock because for a year and a half, he heard they would be going home, and now it was happening.

After leaving the POW camp, Hershey spent a week in Inchon, Korea, before going home. In Gallup, Hershey was surprised by a welcoming parade with dignitaries, jets, and the Gallup community.

After receiving the Medal of Honor, Hershey's life changed. Being a Medal of Honor recipient, Hershey felt his duty was to show the country his gratitude and what the medal represents. The recognition signifies the millions of soldiers that survived and died for their service.

Post-war, Hershey worked a few jobs before working at a service station for 25 years. Terry has three children (two sons and one daughter) and four grandchildren. Hershey and Terry's children and grandchildren are doing well and are healthy.

Hershey wants to share with the future generations about voting and learning about the Korean War history. For the recipients who were upgraded to the Medal of Honor, Hershey felt it was too late, but it is better than not getting the recognition they deserve. All these men deserve citations and awards for their accomplishments.



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Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator]]> Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-07-24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

On April 24, the Chinese assaulted Hershey's squad, and he gave orders for his men to withdraw. Hershey covered for his men to escape. He was wounded and captured by the Chinese soldiers. At the POW camp, Hershey describes the living conditions he endured for 27 and a half months. He did not get proper nourishment, medical attention, and warm clothing. To avoid wood cutting detail, Hershey became the barber in camp.

In 1952 the peace talks started, and the names of the POWs were released. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War. The Medal of Honor changed many aspects of Hershey's life, and he spoke at many events. As a fellow American of Japanese ancestry, Japanese Americans are just as dedicated to the United States as any other American. Hershey felt the training and his fellow soldiers helped him, but there was a higher being that guided him through the war experience.

Hershey was not religious when his mother passed away. However, he returned to his faith and religion helped Hershey get through his war experience, POW life, and post-war.



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Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator]]> Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-07-24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

Post-war, Hershey went to school on the East Coast for engineering. At Christmas break, Hershey returned home and worked for his cousin for a few months. Hershey started dating Terry, and they got married.

When Gallup fell into a depression, Hershey's paychecks got smaller. In June 1949, he decided to reenlist for three years. The following year the Korean War happened, and Hershey went to duty in August 1950.

Hershey went through a nine-week refresher training session at Fort Hood, Texas. Then he went overseas and arrived at Camp Drake in Tokyo, Japan. Hershey was taken by train to the southern island of Kyushu. He joined Company H, 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 3rd Division.

When they landed in Korea, there was snow on the ground and light artillery fire from the North Koreans. The countryside was not modernized, unlike Seoul. Hershey recalls his first engagement with the locals and their living conditions.

The locals were starving, and the American soldiers did not get the best food either. The terrain prevented the American soldiers from getting their supplies. Hershey lived off C rations for three to four months.

In the Korean War, Hershey was promoted several times from Squad Leader to Corporal and then Sergeant. He had 12 men and four riflemen under him. Hershey recalls losing men because they wanted to go home or were transferred to other units. ]]>
Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator]]> Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-07-24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

The community of Gallup after the Pearl Harbor attack did not blame the Japanese Americans for the bombing. Shortly after December 7, law enforcement came to Hershey's home and confiscated the radio and camera. Some of the men in Gallup tried to volunteer but were labeled 4C "enemy alien." They had to wait to receive a draft notice to serve in the Army.

In January 1944, Hershey was drafted into the Army. Hershey tried to volunteer a year earlier but was not accepted. After getting the draft notice, Hershey reported to Camp Blanding, Florida, and Camp Shelby, Mississippi, for training.

Hershey discusses the relationship between the Hawaiian soldiers and the Mainland soldiers. Hershey made friends easily and got along with the Hawaiian soldiers.

When the 442nd replacement was leaving for overseas, seven soldiers and Hershey stayed behind due to their age. Then Hershey was assigned to the 100th Battalion, D Company, the heavy weapons company. Hershey then took 13 weeks of heavy weapons basic training.

Later, Hershey was attached to the 171st Separate Battalion. After arriving in Naples, Italy, Hershey learned the war ended in Europe. Hershey was assigned to guard the POWs and military and medical supplies.

Hershey spent most of his time in Italy except when he went on furlough to Switzerland. When Hershey returned to the mainland, there were festivities welcoming home the soldiers. Hershey reported to Fort Meade for his discharge, but he reenlisted for the Army Reserve for three years. ]]>
Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator]]> Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-07-24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

In Japan, Hershey's father was drafted into the Japanese Military. Three years later, Hershey's parents returned to the United States. Hershey's parents settled in Gallup in 1906.

Hershey lost his mother when he was eleven years old, and his father had to raise seven children alone. His father was very strict and ran a restaurant called Ok Cafe.

Hershey's father instilled in him to be a good person and citizen. When the children were not in school, they helped at the restaurant. Hershey, favorite memory was a family gathering and eating Japanese food. Hershey loved sushi the most.

Hershey’s favorite childhood activities were hanging out with his friends, boxing, fishing, hunting, and bowling. At 14 years old, Hershey’s father bought him a car.

Growing up in Gallup, the community was diverse. He was aware of his Japanese ancestry and did not feel different from his peers. In the Army, Hershey made many good friends too.]]>
Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator]]> Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004-07-24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

Before going to Italy, the 442nd went to France. However, General Mark Clark requested the 442nd's return to Italy to break the Gothic Line. The 442nd took the German SS Troop by surprise when they attacked from the rear.

When the 442nd left Italy, the 552nd Artillery stayed behind. Later the 552nd went to Germany and were the first in Dachau.

The worst part of the war for Tetsuo was the casualties. He recalls several times he came across deceased soldiers. Another bad memory of the war was being under heavy fire.

When the war ended, Tetsuo got a pass and went to Switzerland and different rest areas. The highlight was Angelburg because he learned how to ski. Many years later, Tetsuo revisited Switzerland in the springtime.
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Asato, Tetsuo; narrator]]> Horsting, Robert; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-11-29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California]]>

Arriving overseas, Tetsuo got sick and was hospitalized in Marseilles, France, for a few days. He joined his company, G Company, 2nd Battalion, 442nd, in Sospel, France, and was in the mortar section. He recollects climbing a mountain with G Company and living in dugouts on the border of France and Italy.

The next combat was the Lost Battalion rescue. The G Company was hit hard because they had 800 casualties. Following was the Champagne Campaign. Tetsuo said the Champagne Campaign had no heavy troop movement compared to the Lost Battalion. Later, the 442nd received orders from General Mark Clark to come back to Italy to break the Gothic Line.  

In the last push, the 100th went north. The 2nd Battalion was the center. The 3rd Battalion was on the right. After a few days, Tetsuo rejoined the line from the hospital. Tetsuo remembers being on assignment as a litter-bearer in Casa Poggio and being under German artillery fire.]]>
Asato, Tetsuo; narrator]]> Horsting, Robert; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-11-29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California]]>
He said their confidence in each other helped them do their jobs well and they trusted each other.

After the war ended, Enoch was assigned to guard the Prisoners of War (POWs) and various Rest Camps. When Enoch had enough points, he returned to the United States. The 500 men landed in New York, and there was a large homecoming committee with dancing and a parade. Enoch recalls the homecoming parade in Washington DC and receiving the Presidental Unit Citation and the Bronze Star.

Post-war, he attended school at North Western and a Television Institute. Also, Enoch got married to Caroline and has four daughters and two grandchildren. He feels proud to serve with the 442nd. The Issei and Nisei gave their best efforts in World War Two and persevered. They leave a legacy that will be remembered.]]>
Kanaya, Enoch; narrator]]> Yamagami, Don; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006-06-25]]> Oral Histories]]>

Enoch's brother Jimmy was already in the Army when Enoch and the rest of the family went to the Assembly Center. Enoch and his family stayed at the Assembly Center for several months before relocating to Minidoka. At Minidoka, there were guard towers with guards. Enoch said Minidoka was similar to a prison camp.

Later the Kanaya family members left their separate ways. Ruby got married, and Enoch's parents went to Chicago for work. Enoch received his draft notice and completed his basic training at Camp Blanding, Florida. At Camp Blanding, Enoch was assigned to F Company, 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

After basic training as a replacement, Enoch traveled overseas on the RMS Aquitania. He landed in Scotland and traveled to France. In France, the 442nd replacements were tasked to protect the alps from the Germans. The German soldiers were defending this area, and the serval division tried to penetrate the line with no success. Enoch described his experience breaking the Gothic Line.

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Kanaya, Enoch; narrator]]> Yamagami, Don; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006-06-25]]> Oral Histories]]>

At school, there were not many Japanese American students. The first part of Enoch’s school years was at a country school. After moving to the city, he attended a city school district. Enoch also attends Japanese Language School briefly. On the weekends, Enoch helped his father at the family store.

Besides school and helping his father, Enoch had a carefree childhood enjoying cowboy movies and watching sports games. He describes having fun exploring different Naval ships during Navy Week in Portland. Moreover, Enoch was social in the Japanese Community through the Medothist Church.

On December 7, Enoch’s life changed like many other Japanese Americans. Soon after the Declaration of War, restrictions were issued for a curfew and turned in weapons and radios. Enoch was unsure of the future. In April 1942, Enoch and his family arrived at the Assembly Center. Enoch recalls hearing news about the draft and receiving his 4C card from the Draft Board in Minidoka. ]]>
Kanaya, Enoch; narrator]]> Yamagami, Don; interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006-06-25]]> Oral Histories]]>

On Gary's days off, he visits Tokyo and relatives who live in the suburbs. The benefits of being fluent in Japanese helps Gary communicate with the locals and become familiar with them. Gary enjoys sightseeing and eating the local food.

After a year in Tokyo, Gary returns to the United States. He decides to further his education and studies at International Trade in Chicago, IL. After finishing school, Gary wants to return to Asia. However, he meets his Issei wife and gets married in 1974. They have one daughter.

Gary moves to Sacramento and works for the University of California for 23 years before retiring. In Gary's retirement years, he is active with the Nisei Veterans Group. He goes to various schools to discuss his war and camp experiences.

Gary's message for future generations is not to be silent and stand up for what is right. Sus (Gary's friend) briefly discusses the Hanashi Oral History Foundation and its mission.
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Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

After nine months at MISLS, Gary goes to Japan and is assigned to Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) in Tokyo. Gary works at the Sugamo Prison as an interpreter of the high officials, officers, and lawyers during the war crime trials.

Gary discusses Court verdicts and cases. He feels the notion of war tactics is different between the Japanese and Westerns. Gary is in Alabama when Japan is bombed, and he discusses his thoughts about the bombing.]]>
Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

Gary completes basic training after 16 weeks and starts advance training. After a month of advanced training, Gary goes to Germany and Japan. In Germany, Gary handles all the shipments that arrive by train. He discusses his relationship with the civilians, Hawaiian soldiers, and dating. Later, Gary goes to Japan and works with the war crime trials.]]>
Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator ]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

Henry Gary Shiota discusses camp life and joins a club at school. He recalls sponsoring his first dance and not having a high attendance. Eventually, he discovers how to promote his club's events. Gary's club becomes the most successful at Rohwer, AK.

The living quarters in the camp have no privacy because the barracks are shared spaces. Gary learns to have selective hearing. He says selective hearing helps him later in life too. In contrast, Gary says there is a kinship between the Japanese Americans and the African Americans since they both face discrimination.

In 1943, everyone in the camp is given a loyalty questionnaire. Gary explains how the questions are answered and the reasons why. Some of his friends answer no-no and are transfer to Tule Lake. On his graduation day, Gary does not enjoy the festivities because his friends are at Tule Lake.
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Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

There are four members in Gary's family since his mother remarries. Gary describes the barrack structure and living conditions. Gary says it is easy to make friends at camp but going to different mess halls to eat. The structure of the mess halls at the assembly center changes the family dynamic doing meal times. Before camp, Japanese American families would eat together. Now the children look for their peers to eat with them. In addition, the parents are finding jobs in camp to earn extra money.

After a few months at Stockton Assembly Center, Gary and his family go to Rohwer, AK. The trip takes four days, and there are no showers amenities. In Rohwer, there are approximately 9,500 Japanese Americans. Gary says they arrive at Rohwer in October and the Issei parents organize a schooling system for the children.

Gary is a junior in high school, and there are approximately 170 students. He meets different peers from Washington and various parts of California. Before the war, Gary recalls his mother telling him that he is born and raised in the United States. America is his homeland. His mother also instills in him the attitude of shikata ga nai and do not make waves.]]>
Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

In January of 1932, Gary's mother takes the children to Japan to plan their future arrangements with the family elders. Gary describes Japanese customs and how some of his siblings were raised in Japan by relatives. Gary and his older brother return to the United States and grows up in Lodi, CA, a farming community.

Gary discusses his school years from elementary school to high school. In his free time, he likes playing baseball and watching movies. On Sundays, Gary attends Buddhist Church and Sunday School.

When Pearl Harbor is attacked, Gary recalls the aftermath of the evacuation. As an American citizen, he never imagined he would be evacuated to camp. ]]>
Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>
Kobayashi, George: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Kobayashi, George: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Kobayashi, George: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Kobayashi, George: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Kobayashi, George: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Kobayashi, George: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>
Janet and Janice go to Italy for the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy. They say the locals are appreciative of the Japanese American soldiers from World War Two. Near Piesa, a statue is installed for the Nisei Infantry.

They both answer the question of Sadao and his siblings playing any musical instruments.

Janet and Janice discuss Sadao's letters. In the letters, Sadao inquires about the family, especially his mother. Sadao is devoted to his family and their well-being. Janice recalls a photograph of Sadao at Manzanar.

Janet learns that a Military Transport is named after her uncle Sadao when she is in Japan. The official name of the Military Transport is Private Sadao USSR. The transport ship is used during the Korean War. There is another naming for Sadao. Janet says the landmark naming of Sadao is by the LAX airport by the 105 and 405 freeway. Janet and Janice are proud to be related to Sadao.]]>
Nakakihara, Janet: narrator]]> Trubitt, Janice: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>
Military service]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> Archilla, Eliel: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Archilla, Eliel: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Antonio, Texas]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Tso, Samuel: narrator]]> Iketani, Todd: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-05-16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Window Rock, Arizona]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Volcano and Ryukyus Islands Campaign--Iwo Jima]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> Tso, Samuel: narrator ]]> Iketani, Todd: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-05-16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Window Rock, Arizona]]> Education]]> World War II--Military service]]> Identity and values]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Volcano and Ryukyus Islands Campaign--Iwo Jima]]> Tso, Samuel: narrator]]> Iketani, Todd: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-05-16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Windrock, Arizona]]>
While stationed in Germany, Willie meets his future wife Ingeborg. He describes what he does for socializing. Two examples Willie mentions are eating at Wienerschnitzel and going to the opera house.

Besides being stationed in Germany, Willie is also stationed in the United States and Vietnam. This included Fort Lee Virginia, American Embassy in Germany (until 1959), Fort Huachuca Arizona (about a year), American Embassy in Vietnam (Saigon and Cam Ranh Bay), Eglin Army Base in Florida (training camp for Rangers for jungle and swap training stay a few months), Strike Command Headquarters MacDil Air force Base 1962 and Fulda Germany Army Base. Willie says there are not many military setups. He works with the Military Assistance Advisory to help set up the German military-diplomatic Corps.

In November 1971, Willie retires from his service and works at various companies such as Toyota, Defense Contract Administration Service, and University of Houston Procurement Technical Assistant Services.

Willie and Ingeborg have four children together - Linda, Judy, Tim, and Tom. Their grandchildren are a dog and a cat. Willie's purpose of doing oral history is to share what lessons his Issei parents taught him and what childhood experiences shaped his thinking.

From racism in the military, life lessons, and his military service, Willie wants his children to do their best and tell the truth. He gives an example of reparations and how not every Japanese American did not receive reparations.

At the end of the interview, Ingeborg speaks and says their marriage is like Rocky Road ice cream and she hopes their children will appreciate their dad after watching the oral history. ]]>
Tanamachi, Willie: narrator
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Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006-05-19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Houston, Texas]]>

During World War II, like some Japanese American soldiers, Willie faces struggles with promotions within the military. The only option is to transfer to different units. At the time Battle of the Bulge starts, Willie is approved to transfer and joins 171st Infantry Separate.

Willie discusses his duties and departments within the military. He works in the personnel department and post-war in supplies. After the war, Willie stays with the military. His decision is based on the way he is treated as an equal by his colleagues. Although there are some racist individuals, there are more people who see past his ethnicity.

During Occupation in Germany, Willie stays there from 1945 to 1953. He describes the effects of war on the cities and how the cities start to rebuilding economically. He also mentions the Hermann Goring and Rudolph Hess’s trial and the German gang Werewolves.

In 1946, Willie works in a supply depot in Munich. There are two supply depots. One is called Indiana Supply Depot (food) and the other is called Alabama Supply Deport (clothing). When troop's dependents came over to Germany, the BMW factory becomes furniture storage for dependents. As the economy starts thriving, the BMW asked for their factory back to build cars. Besides working in the military, Willie finds himself lucky in love and marries a German woman. They have been married for 53 years.]]>
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Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006-05-19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Houston, Texas]]>

His favorite teacher is Ms. Monroe (first grade teacher). Ms. Monroe treats him like a student and did not show racism. She also promotes him to the second grade.

At home Willie speaks Japanese and English. He also learns Spanish to speak to the farm workers. On occasions, Willie visits Mexico because a food and things are less expensive.

After graduating from San Benito High School, Willie works on the farm for a few year before going to the Army Air Corp. Willie shares his basic training experiences.]]>
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Arts and literature]]> Industry and employment--Photography]]> Kawano, Kenji: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 May 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Arizona ]]>
Industry and employment]]> Immigration and citizenship]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Kawano, Kenji: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 May 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Arizona ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Journalism and media]]> Immigration and citizenship]]> Kawano, Kenji: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 May 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Arizona ]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Minidoka]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Puyallup]]> Fukuhara, Francis Masateru: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 November 17]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Bellevue, Washington ]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --New Guinea Campaign]]> Nakahara, Peter: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 August 31]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Jose, California ]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--War crimes trials]]> Nakahara, Peter: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 August 31]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Jose, California ]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Manzanar]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Santa Anita]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Jerome]]> Herzig-Yoshinaga, Aiko: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 March 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrence, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Child rearing]]> Festivals, celebrations, and holidays]]> Immigration and citizenship]]> Herzig-Yoshinaga, Aiko: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 March 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrence, California ]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Koga, Masao: narrator ]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998 December 30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Military service--Pre-World War II service]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> Koga, Masao: narrator ]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998 December 30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Veterans]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Oba, Ronald: narrator]]> (Insert name):interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 April 05]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]> Kanegai, Yoshio George: narrator ]]> Yamada, Gayle: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-04-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Social activities]]> Kanegai, Yoshio George: narrator]]> Yamada, Gayle: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-04-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California ]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Kanegai, Yoshio George: narrator]]> Yamada, Gayle: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-04-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California ]]> Japan--Pre-World War II]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Kanegai, Yoshio George: narrator]]> Yamada, Gayle: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-04-08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California ]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School--Presidio, San Francisco]]> Yamamoto, Steve: narrator ]]> Furuya, Kenny: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 November 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Gardena, California ]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> World War II--War crimes trials]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Yamamoto, Steve: narrator ]]> Furuya, Kenny: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 November 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Gardena, California ]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--Prisoners and prisons--Interrogation]]> Yamamoto, Steve: narrator ]]> Furuya, Kenny: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 November 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Gardena, California ]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --New Guinea Campaign]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Yamamoto, Steve: narrator ]]> Furuya, Kenny: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 November 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Gardena, California ]]> Japan]]> Religion and churches--Buddhism]]> Military service]]> Yamamoto, Steve: narrator ]]> Furuya, Kenny: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 November 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Gardena, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School--Presidio, San Francisco]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)]]> Yamamoto, Steve: narrator ]]> Furuya, Kenny: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 November 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Gardena, California ]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service--Confidential missions]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service--documents, translation of]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]> World War II--Prisoners and prisons--Interrogation]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Education]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Education]]> Identity and values]]> Japan]]> Japan--Military]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii ]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Child rearing]]> Yamane, Kazuo: narrator ]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii ]]> Child rearing]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> Education]]> Industry and employment--Medicine]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Japanese Americans]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Japanese Americans]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Immigration and citizenship]]> World War II--Japanese Americans]]> Sako, Joe: narrator ]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 1]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> 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]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Ohta, Francis: narrator ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1998 February 19 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, 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--Italy]]> Ohta, Francis: narrator ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1998 February 19 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> Industry and employment--Journalism]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Tanaka, Earl: narrator]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1995 July 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign]]> World War II--Germany]]> Tanaka, Earl: narrator]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center ]]> 1995 July 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Tanaka, Earl: narrator ]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1995 July 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment--Journalism]]> Education]]> Tanaka, Earl: narrator]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1995 July 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii ]]> Industry and employment]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Hinatsu, Shig: narrator]]> Okura, J: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 February 14 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Hinatsu, Shig: narrator ]]> Okura, J: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 February 14 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion]]> Hinatsu, Shig: narrator]]> Okura, J: interviewer ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> 1999 February 14 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Minidoka]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion]]> Hinatsu, Shig: narrator ]]> Okura, J: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 February 14 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> 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]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Germany]]> World War II--Prisoners and prisons]]> Mizuki, Hideo: narrator ]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center]]> 1996 August 20]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]>