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Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside of tents.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside of a tent.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside in front of a snowy mountain.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside by water.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside by water.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing on a bridge over water.

Photograph of World War Two soldier posing in front of water with a rowboat.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing in front of trees with snow.

Photograph of World War Two soldier posing in front of a statue of a man on a horse.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing in front of a statue.

Photograph of World War Two soldier posing in front of a fountain with a figure drinking from a shell.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing in front of a fountain.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing in front of a building with its upper floors missing.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing in front of a building with its upper floors missing.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing by the B Company orderly room.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing at the beach.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier lying on the ground with skis.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier ice skating.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier bicycling outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier and three women eating outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier and three women eating outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier and woman posing outside.

Photograph of World War Two soldier and two women posing outside.

Photograph of World War Two soldier and two women posing outside.

Photo of a soldier working outside his tent

Asai discusses his homecoming experience and about his life after the war. He details about acting after retirement and his family. Asai's wife is interviewed and she discusses about her life during World War Two and her career.

Asai discusses about his experiences with the 2nd Armored Division and receiving Medical Corps training. He details about going overseas, arriving in France, and his experiences in Europe. Asai also discusses about his experiences in Germany and…

Asai discusses about growing up on a farm. He details about his family and other aspects of his childhood. Asai also discusses about remembering December 7, 1941, volunteering for the service, his experiences with the 2nd Armored Division, and being…

Photo of a soldier (Wong) standing in the snow

Photo of Wong and Okayama in a jeep

Photograph of two women posing outside by a building.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women in a rowboat on a lake.

Photograph of two women and three children posing in beach chairs.

Photo of a woman with an umbrella at Nara park

Photograph of a woman with a purse posing outside.

Photo of a woman holding a paper umbrella in front of a lake

Photograph of a woman walking in a park.

Photograph of a woman posing outside.

Photograph of a woman posing outside.

Photograph of a woman posing next to a building.

Photograph of a woman posing inside.

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a Teatro Verdi poster.

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a car.

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a car.

Photograph of a woman in profile, looking to the side.

Photograph of a woman in a car.

Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.

Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.

A group of nine Japanese American soldiers at Camp Savage in Minnesota. They are posing with a pair of skis in front of one of the camp barracks. There is snow on the ground.

Photo of Wilson in Kapyong, Korea

Willie Tanamachi discusses his tours. The first time he goes to Berlin is in 1958 when he is stationed at the American Embassy. Willie lives in Germany for nine years, from July 1945 to October 1953. During those nine years, he did come home on leave…

According to Willie Tanamachi, there are two ways Japanese Americans joined the military. One way is being drafted before the war. Another way is enlisting. Willie’s brothers Goro, Saburo, Walter, and himself served in the military. Unfortunately,…

Willie Tanamachi discusses life on the farming Texas with his 12 siblings. Growing up in the 1920's there was no electricity and he cherished opportunities to go to the county fair and movies.

His favorite teacher is Ms. Monroe (first grade…

William Yoshito Thompson arrives in France and lands in Marseille. William's unit is the 2nd Battalion Head Quarters, which services the Rifle Company. In the Rifle Company, there is E Company, F Company, and G Company (the heavy weapons company).…

William Yoshito Thompson discusses going to Schofield and going overseas to the Mainland to Camp Shelby. At Camp Shelby, William is assigned to the 2nd Battalion Head Quarters and later to the Antitank Company.

There are approximately 10,000 Nisei…

William Yoshito Thompson is a World War Two veteran who volunteered for the 442nd (Head Quarters 2nd Battalion). He is born March 15, 1924, in Hilo, Hawaii. His father is from Scotland, Ireland, and moved to Hawaii. He remains a British subject and…

Hamada discusses taking a loyalty questionnaire and the aftermath which included getting sent to a segregation camp and expatriation to Japan. He then talks about his experiences in Japan including traveling, discussing food, visiting relatives, and…

Hamada talks about his experiences as part of ROTC; discusses his thoughts regarding citizenship; and talks about how his grandparents moved back to Japan while he was still in high school. He then talks about his knowledge of pre-war tensions…

Hamada discusses his grandfather's immigration to the United States and his work on the transcontinental railroad; discusses his grandmother; and talks about his parents. He then talks about both his maternal and paternal grandparents; discusses his…

Yasutake recalls meeting, courting and marrying his wife who he met in New York. He recounts being employed in a gift shop after college, his graduate and doctoral work in Tokyo, correspondence with family during his military service and visiting…

Yasutake describes Company K's perception of James Okubo as well as his feelings about medics not having a weapon. This includes his feelings about war in general, treating his own wounds as well as treating Kiyoshi Yoshii, and his duties during the…

Yasutake describes joining I Company, his travels from Italy to France, and his first medic experience. He describes what led to his "million dollar wound," missing the Rescue of the Lost Battalion, as well as the Battle of the Bulge. Finally, he…

Yasutake describes the conditions while at Camp Shelby as well as both his medical and basic training. This includes discussion of the experiential differences between Hawaiian and Mainland Nisei.

Yasutake describes his early education through high school, including the various activities he participated in, as well as his ambitions after high school. This section of the interview focuses on his volunteering for the 442nd Regimental Combat…

Yasutake continues his description of the FBI search of his home and the hardships that stemmed from the confiscated items.He discusses the communication between his mother and his father during visits, being transferred to Bozeman, Montana, and then…

Yasutake discusses his personal background and family history including his parents' life in Japan, emigration and education, going to Japanese language school, his father's employment, and his siblings. He recounts growing up in Seattle and…

Photo of William Wilson and Nakayama in a jeep in Kapyong

Sato discusses his medical practice; talks about his parents' flower shop; discusses his children; and talks about his wife's post-war employment. He then talks about his nickname; visiting Japan and seeing his relatives post-war; and provides a…

Sato discusses traveling overseas and spending time at a replacement depot before meeting up with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and getting assigned to the 100th Infantry Division. He then talks about his experiences during his overseas duty…

Sato discusses the latrines in incarceration camps; talks about his wife's childhood growing up in Hawaii; and discusses Gila River incarceration camp including the living conditions and his job. He then talks about leaving Gila River to go to school…

Sato discusses attending UCLA including the housing situation, studying, his experiences with discrimination, and friendships. He then talks about how he met his wife, discusses the attack on Pearl Harbor and aftermath including his experiences with…

Sato discusses his parents and his father's reason for immigrating to the United States, as well as his father's employment in Japan. He then talks about his father's jobs in the United States which included truck farming and a flower shop business.…

W. Oshiro discusses his post-military life reflecting on his military service; the 442nd legacy; and his family values. He talks about visiting Europe after the war He also talks about his professional career and family.

W. Oshiro talks about life after his military service. He discusses how losing his leg from a land mine impacted his life; his post-military education and career path; and participation in various veteran's organizations. He also talks about how he…

W. Oshiro talks about his experiences in France. He discusses battle experiences in Bruyeres and the Lost Battalion rescue. He also shares anecdotes regarding his brother's death performing military service; the dedication of the squad he lead; and…

W. Oshiro talks about his travel to, and arrival at, Italy. He discusses aspects of Hawaiian/Mainland Nisei relations; his religious practices in the military; and early combat experiences. He also talks about enduring casualty loss in his platoon…

W. Oshiro talks about his experiences at Camp Shelby. He describes his voyage to, and impressions of, the Mainland for the first time. He shares stories about the formation of L Company; how he felt when he heard his older brother was KIA; and his…

W. Oshiro discusses his family life in Hawaii before World War Two. He describes his early education, parents, siblings; and moving from a plantation camp to Honolulu. He also talks about attending college, and joining the military before graduation.

Osaka discusses his luck during the war, returning home, and his pen pal. He details about his post-war life, including his employment and meeting his wife. Osaka gives his closing remarks.

Osaka discusses about his experiences in Southern France as a part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He details about his squad mates and their friendship. Osaka also discusses about his experiences during The Gothic Line and chasing the…

Osaka discusses his family and childhood. He details about Pearl Harbor and its aftermath. Osaka also discusses about his experiences at Puyallup Temporary Detention Center, Minidoka Concentration Camp, and his early experiences in the military.

Omoto discusses learning about the end of the war; talks about a soldier killed post-war; and discusses returning to the United States. He then talks about his post-war life including attending junior college and his employment as an accountant.…