During wartime, Tom worked at Mitsubishi. Tom explained there were no opportunities for Nisei to be an engineer in the United States. To work for Mitsubishi, Tom had to regain his Japanese citizenship. In doing so, he lost his American citizenship.

Tom learned his family was doing ok after Pearl Harbor after receiving a note in a package from his mother. After the war, airmail was allowed between the United States and Japan.

After working at Mitsubishi, Tom worked for a chemical engineering construction company. Later, he received an offer to work for Kenwood. To work in the United States, Tom got his Green Card. For the latter part of Tom's career, he worked for Kenwood in the United States. He retired from Kenwood after ten years. Tom also went to Oak Ridge, the Secret City to discuss atomic energy.

Tom describes the different chapters of his life, from growing up in the United States, working in Japan after college, and returning to the United States to work. Being a Nisei helped him after the war. Japanese companies wanted his ability to speak English and Japanese. Tom also learned the business as a Nisei and as a Japanese. He felt fortunate to be accepted as a Japanese and a Japanese American.]]>
Umeda, Tom Shigetoki: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Frank's new duties are in the medic department as an administrative. He handles the paperwork for the physicals of incoming and outgoing recruits. On Frank's days off, he travels around the island and visits his uncle.

Frank recalls learning the ended when he is at Camp Maxey, TX, and he discusses his feelings about the bombing in Japan. In November 1946, Frank is discharged, and he continues his education on his GI Bill. He attends pharmacy school and works part-time at Walgreens.

After graduating, Frank works at Walgreens for several years before becoming an independent pharmacist. Then he sells his pharmacy to work for other pharmacies.

Frank is married to Margaret, and they have a son John David Hiratsuka. John is married has two sons. Frank's parents instilled in him values that he would like to pass on to his grandchildren. Frank wishes his grandchildren to be successful and happy. He hopes they will pursue their dreams.

Frank spends his retirement years being socially active with volunteering, church, and hobbies. He shares a message for future generations that he hopes the Japanese American experience never happens again for anyone else. ]]>
Hiratsuka, Frank: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Military service]]> World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Medals]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> Hayashi, Shizuya: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-06-11]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]>
On the day of the evacuation, the Japanese American families living in Irvington met at the school ground and went to Tanforan on the Greyhound bus. Minoru describes the living conditions in the horse stables and assembling their straw mattress.

Minoru and his family left Tanforan after a few months, and they were sent to Topaz, Utah, by train. Arriving at Topaz, there were barbed wires and guard towers at Topaz. Minoru describes the living conditions and life in the camp. Besides attending classes, Minoru worked clearing the sagebrush.

In Topaz, a loyalty questionnaire was given to all the internees. Minoru's father did not answer questions 27 and 28 and was sent to Tule Lake. Minoru went to Tule Lake to visit his father, but he left for farming in Idaho with George and Harry. After Minoru was reclassified 1A, he was drafted into the Military. Minoru remembered leaving Topaz at night to Fort Douglas due to the Kibeis.

At Fort Douglas, Minoru took his physical exam and requested to join the Air Force. Minoru was declined for the Air Force but was accepted for the Military. Later Minoru went to Camp Shelby and was shocked by how different it is from California. After weeks of training, Minoru picked up the Hawaiian language.

Post-war, Minoru revisited Topaz, Utah, and saw a plaque with the names who served in the Military. However, many names were missing including Minoru and his brothers. There was a petition to add the missing names.





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Miyasaki, Minoru: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

At a USO show, Leo meets an Italian girl name Ebe. Leo and Ebe date for two years before getting married. When the war ends, Leo decides to stay in Italy. Leo shares his story of how he finds a civilian job in the War Department.

Leo and Ebe have a fairytale wedding in Livorno. They have a church ceremony and a reception at Ristorante Republica. Leo and Ebe are married for 52 years and have two children and a grandchild.

Leo moves back to the United States when the Italian offices close. He describes his homecoming experience and introducing his wife to his Issei parents. Leo has the intention to enroll at Idaho University but ends up in the grocery business. He retires in 1998 after being in the grocery business for 52 years.

Leo discusses attending three reunions and gives advice for future generations about a military career. ]]>
Morishita, Leo: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Growing up, Shigeo has an active childhood. He works on the plantation with his father growing food, harvesting crops, school projects, and working part-time on the golf course as a caddie service. Although the Iwamasa family did not have a lot of money, Shigeo says they live an honorable life and are happy.

Shigeo reflects on the Pearl Harbor attack and the start of his Military Service. The process of enlisting happens quickly, and Shigeo regrets not telling his parents goodbye. Shigeo travels to the mainland and does basic training at Camp Shelby. At basic training, Shigeo makes friends with some of the mainland soldiers. One of his good friends is Shichizo Toyota. Shigeo discusses their friendship and the impact Shichizo makes on him.

After a year of basic training, Shigeo is shipped overseas to France. Overseas, Shigeo gets measles and is hospitalized. When Shigeo recovers, he receives orders to be a driver for a Major General. ]]>
Iwamasa, Shigeo: narrator]]> Leivich, Joanne: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

Being part of the mortar unit, he describes the dangers that are faced on the battlefields. He shares his experiences of the Lost Battalion rescue, breaking the Gothic Line, and Bruyeres.

When the war ends, he sees two of his brothers overseas. Post-war, Seichi returns home and works at Molokai plantation and Del Monte Kunia before retiring. He gets married and has three children and five grandchildren.

Seichi talks about the Nisei legacy and the contributions of the 442nd for future generations. ]]>
Sakaida, Seichi: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Clarence and Robert discuss their experience leaving Hawaii and going to the Mainland. They arrive in Oakland, CA, and go to Mississippi. On the train ride to Mississippi, Clarence says they are ordered to black out the windows.

At Camp Shelby, they have their basic training. Clarence and Robert talk about the differences between the Hawaiian Nisei and Mainland Nisei. To understand the Mainland Nisei, the Hawaiian Nisei goes to visit the internment camps. Clarence goes to Jerome and Robert goes to Rohwer. They each share their perspectives and experience visiting the camps.

In Hattiesburg, Clarence and Robert witness segregation and shares their stories. ]]>
Tamayori, Clarence: narrator
Nagata, Robert: narrator]]>
Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Clarence and Robert discuss their employment after graduating high school. Clarence works at a lumber mill and Robert is employed at the Hawaiian cannery. Later, Robert works for defense contractors.

Both Clarence and Robert reflect on the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 and the effects after. Clarence talks about Marshall Law and the restrictions following the attack. Robert says he feels guilty about Pearl Harbor even though he is Japanese American. He recalls his friends looking at him differently after the bombing, and being labeled an enemy alien. Robert's father tells him, this is your home, you need to protect your country.

When the military announcements for volunteers, Clarence decides to volunteer. He takes his physical exam and passes. He goes to Schofield Barracks and departs to the mainland. Robert decides to volunteer to protect his brothers. Both men go to Camp Shelby and basic training. ]]>
Tamayori, Clarence: narrator
Nagata, Robert: narrator]]>
Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Clarence and Robert discuss their employment after graduating high school. Clarence works at a lumber mill and Robert is employed at the Hawaiian cannery. Later, Robert works for defense contractors.

Both Clarence and Robert reflect on the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 and the effects after. Clarence talks about Marshall Law and the restrictions following the attack. Robert says he feels guilty about Pearl Harbor even though he is Japanese American. He recalls his friends looking at him differently after the bombing, and being labeled an enemy alien. Robert's father tells him, this is your home, you need to protect your country.

When the military announcements for volunteers, Clarence decides to volunteer. He takes his physical exam and passes. He goes to Schofield Barracks and departs to the mainland. Robert decides to volunteer to protect his brothers. Both men go to Camp Shelby for basic training. ]]>
Nagata, Robert: narrator
Tamayori, Clarence: narrator]]>
Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

He is assigned to Company B 442nd. On his weekend passes, Yoroku goes to Hattiesburg and sees segregation for the first time. He describes serval incidents of discrimination. Yoroku discusses Earl Finch. Mr. Finch did not show discrimination to anyone and is equal to all persons. Yoroku also describes the relationship between Mainland and Hawaiian boys at Camp Shelby.

After Camp Shelby, Yoroku goes to Newport Dunes, Virginia, and is a replacement for the 100th. Yoroku goes on a convoy for 30 days to go to Naples, Italy.

The first battle Yoroku is in is at Belvedere. He discusses his thought and feelings. The worst experience of war is seeing his friends getting wounded and killed in combat. He reflects on the Po Campaign and how he gets hurt on his leg at this battle.

Overseas, he meets friends from Maui and corresponds back home to his family about his encounters. Yoroku receives the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his Army Service. ]]>
Ito, Yoroku: narrator]]> Miyamoto, P: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]>
Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> He details about Pearl Harbor and its aftermath. Tamahiro also discusses about photography, joining the Army, going to the Mainland, and experiences at Camp Shelby.]]> Tamashiro, Minoru: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-06-27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]>
Overseas, Thomas's duties include being a driver for high ranking officers and a messenger. He shares a story about good and bad leadership and the effects they have. Thomas speaks highly of Tech. Sgt. Yeiki Kobashigawa and Staff Sgt. Allan M. Ohata.

Before being drafted into the Army, Thomas gets married to Frances Fusako Masumoto in 1940, and they have a daughter. ]]>
Wozumi, Thomas Ukichi: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

Charley discusses the different ways German places and makes their mines. He explains when they go out to combat areas to clear the mines it depends on the purpose.

When the war ends, he is assigned to Ghedi Airport in Po valley, Italy. Depending on how many points you have, you can travel. However, Charley did not have that my points. He recalls waiting a long time until he can be shipped back home.

After leaving Italy, Charley goes to the mainland to Camp Myles Standish in Boston and Camp Kilmer in New Jersey before going home to Kauai, Hawaii. ]]>
Ijima, Charles Toyoji: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Identity and values]]> Social activities]]>
When Morimoto returns to Hilo, Hawaii, he goes to Honolulu to get radio parts for work. Since moving back to Hawaii, there are two tidal waves that change the course of Morimoto's career opportunities. A tidal wave in 1956 a damages Morimoto's home along with his radio equipment and a tidal wave in 1960. This tidal wave affects Morimoto's Brother's business and Morimoto and his wife stays to help rebuild the auto paint shop. Morimoto brief describes meeting his wife at a social gathering.

Even though he experience of war haunt him he recalls the best part of war is seeing the historical buildings and sites in Italy. One especially is the Cathedral.
Morimoto does not share his war time experiences with his family or wife, he shares advice for the future generations and the importance of oral history. He also shares momentum from the war such as emblems, photographs, letters, documents, and awards.
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Morimoto, Kiyoji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hilo, Hawaii]]>
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]>
On December 7, 1941 Morimoto recalls the Pearl Harbor bombing and hearing the artillery fire from the enemy and coastal fires. On March 18, 1943 Morimoto is inducted into service. He mentions the best part of a single service unit is being with a group of people you know. The reason for volunteering is for the future of the Japanese American as first class citizens.

Morimoto goes to Mountain View for his physical exam and sees the doctor who buys his camera. The doctors offers to help him to fail the exam but Morimoto feels it is his duty to serve for the country. Morimoto travels to the mainland by ship to go to Camp Shelby. Morimoto explains why he is at Camp Shelby for one year. He says basic training that is for six to eight weeks is for replacements but his unit is assign to work with other companies a team. Morimoto begins in Company A then to K Company and his duty is rifleman. ]]>
Morimoto, Kiyoji: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

When the news of the war is over, Masato Yamashita hears that they might go to the Pacific, and soldiers from I Company sign up for the Military Intelligence Service (MIS).

At the end of the war, Masato's duty is guarding German Prisoners and attends school. Lloyd Fujitani also has guard duty at the end of the war. He watches over the surplus supply and Army equipment. Lloyd recalls the Army recruiting him for the 88th Division. However, he wants to return home.

In December, Masato is discharged and returns to Lodi, CA. He lives with his mother since the passing of his father. Masato works on the ranch for a few years before going to National Trade School to learn mechanics. Later he works at Pine Street Garage in Lodi for ten years. Masato saves enough money and buys the building next door to the auto shop. He owns a supply store called Pine Auto Supply for several years before selling the business.

In September 1946, Lloyd is discharge. Lloyd works on the ten-acre vineyard producing wine for winemakers.

Masato and Lloyd discuss the Nisei legacy. Masato says Japanese Americans and other Asians have more equality now than before thanks to the 442nd contributions.


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Yamashita, Masato: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Life for George changed on December 7, 1941. George recalls learning about the Pearl Harbor attack and described Japan's attempt to attack the oil refinery. At school, George remembered digging trenches and carrying a gas mask every day even to graduation. After Pearl Harbor, George feared what would happen to the Japanese American community.

When George graduated high school, he attended the University of Hawaii and worked for a pineapple cannery. At the University of Hawaii, the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) recruited George. On January 3, George was sworn in for service and went to a replacement depo outside Schofield. George left Hawaii for the first time to go to the mainland for training.

At the CIC School in Maryland (Camp Ritchie). George learned FBI work. Later, George went to Fort Meade, Maryland, and took furlough. George received news the war ended and was shipped out immediately to Camp Stonemann Pittsburg to go overseas.
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Matsunaga, George: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Military service--Veteran history]]>
Originally Okubo volunteers for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team but the Military already receives enough soldiers. Later Okubo volunteers again when a request is announce for Japanese Americans with the knowledge of the Japanese language. He recalls traveling to the Mainland, basic training and special training for Military Intelligence Service (MIS).]]>
Okubo, Don: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 January 22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]>
Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> Social activities]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Tamagawa, Tadashi: narrator]]> Leivici, Joanne: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 April 04]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Shiosaki, Rodney: narrator]]> Yee, Govan: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 March 24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Hada, Chester: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001-10-30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada ]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> Industry and employment--Small business]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Embarkation]]> Oshiro, William: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001 October 29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada ]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Kaneshige, Juno: narrator]]> Okitsu, Walter: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Kajiwara, Kent: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 October 05]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California ]]> Education]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Military service]]> Nishioka, Atsuo: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 March 22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hilo, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Ushijima, John: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 March 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hillo, Hawaii]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Industry and employment]]> Akama, Paul: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 March 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii]]> Sato, Masao: narrator]]> Akutagawa, Eric: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> He is born in Okmulgee, OK on March 27, 1923. His parents are from Japan, and he has three sisters and a brother. Ken grows up in an isolated area on a farm.

At home, Ken speaks mainly Japanese. However, when he starts school, Ken learns English and finds it difficult at times to communicate at home. Ken is close to his siblings and has a good relationship with his father.

Ken remembers spending time helping his father on the farm and watching movies on Saturdays with him. Their favorite movie genre is cowboys.

Besides enjoying movies with his father, Ken's child activities are marbles, toppers, rope climbing, swimming in the river, and hunting.]]>
Tamura, Ken: narrator]]> Lim, Reuben: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]>
Kurahara learns about the Pearl Harbor attack through the neighbor girl and is in disbelief. He then he listens to the radio to verify the information. Kurahara volunteers when there is an announcement for volunteers. Kurahara says being a volunteer is hard. At the time people are looking down upon those who volunteer especially Japanese Americans. It is a sense of stabbing the Japanese Americans in the back. He did not expect this type of reaction.

Kurahara goes to Schofield Barracks and assign to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. His family and friends send him off before going to the Mainland. After five days of travel, he reaches Oakland and then is relocated to Mississippi. At Camp Shelby, Kurahara does his basic training. Kurahara trains with the heavy weapons company. His duty is to carry water cooler for machine gun. The water cooler keeps the gun cool when it is firing.

During training, the USO gives the opportunity for the soldiers to visit an interment camp in Arkansas. Kurarhara goes because he is curious to see what kind of camp it is. Kurahara has lots of respect for the Mainland boys who volunteered from the interment camps.


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Kurahara, Arthur: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 06]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
Education]]> Social activities]]> Identity and values--Family]]>
Matsumoto's Father is born 1898 in Hawaii and served during World War I. His Father works in a hardware department store as a clerk. Matsumoto's Mother is from Hiroshima, Japan and works in the sugar mills in Hawaii. Matsumoto has one brother and two sisters.

Matsumoto's childhood activities consist of playing sports like barefoot football, baseball and boxing. On Sundays he takes the fairy to Honolulu to attend a Christian Church. Matsumoto also enjoy music and plays in a band.

During World War Two Matsumoto is in Kansas for basic training and siblings are on the Mainland attending college. His siblings did not get relocated. ]]>
Matsumoto, Clarence: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 04]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
Social activities]]> Education]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]>
After high school, Yamada's parents encourage him to go to Japan for school. He goes to Kyoto, Japan and attends a Christian private school. Yamada recalls Japan's education is challenging because how different it is from Hawaii. In Hawaii, students at Japanese School learn ethics and behavior and class is an hour a day. In Japan, class is eight hours a day. Yamada says ethics is practice in daily routine and believes it is a necessary rule for upbringing.

Yamada returns home from Japan when 20 years old 1936 or 1937. He works at the local store and plantation before being drafted in 1941. The draft starts in 1941 because of conflicts in Europe. Yamada goes to Schofield Barracks for 1/2 year for infantry training.

When Pearl Harbor is bombed, Yamada's Father is incarcerated for three months by FBI for his community activities. Yamada is in the army already when this happened and is unable to be there for his Father. Yamada ships out with the Japanese unit to Oakland and then to Wisconsin June 1942. Yamada recalls having mix feelings about going. He waits to stay with family but is curious about Mainland and future activities. ]]>
Yamada, Tom: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 03]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui. Hawaii]]>
World War II--Veteran history]]> Industry and employment]]> World War II--Veterans]]> Aka, Yoshimori Roy: narrator]]> Inouye, Jason: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 August 23]]> eng]]> Torrance, California ]]> Industry and employment]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education--Japanese language schools]]> Tanaka, Douglas: narrator]]> Nakamatsu, Karen: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 December 04]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Military service]]> Yokoyama, Mamoru: narrator]]> Hanami, Ren: interviewer]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Kishaba, Harold: narrator]]> Nishikawa, Lane: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 October 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]>
After maneuver training, Shigeru says the 442nd is organized with Mainland soldiers and Hawaiian soldiers. Shigeru discusses the relationships between the two groups and a boxing tournament at Camp Shelby.

Shigeru is assigned to the combat medic unit.

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Inouye, Shigeru: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

Shigeru recalls his school years at McKinley High School and the University of Hawaii. On November 14, 1941, Shigeru receives his draft notice. He discusses the events of Pearl Harbor and going to the Mainland to Camp McCoy.

At Camp McCoy, Shigeru goes through intense training and visits his brother in Chicago, IL, on his furloughs. ]]>
Inouye, Shigeru: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Industry and employment]]> Education]]> Morisawa, Jackson: narrator]]> Goto, Ginny: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 April 17]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--Travel]]> Tateishi, Tetsuo: narrator]]> Ono, Diane: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 April 17]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> Muramatsu, Joe: narrator]]> Turner, Bert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 April 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service]]>
At the University of Hawaii, he does not sign up for ROTC, though it was required to for his first two years. When Pearl Harbor is attack, Tanaka recalls sleeping and thought the attack was a military exercise. After the attack, Tanaka's Father builds a bomb shelter and classes at the University of Hawaii were suspended . Tanaka decides to join the Hawaiian Territory Guards and the Varsity Victory Volunteers (VVV).

When the VVV disbanded, he decided to wait to volunteer. At this time the Japanese Americans are labeled as enemy aliens and are unable to serve. When the Japanese Americans were allowed to serve, there is an overwhelming response to volunteer for the formation of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

March of 1943, Tanaka goes to Schofield Barracks for basic training. Tanaka recalls not attending the send off at Iolani Palace because he has the mumps.

When Tanaka arrives at Camp Shelby, where he was assigned to the 232nd Combat Engineer Company. Then he received orders to goto Minnesota for Military Intelligence Service (MIS). ]]>
Tanaka, Harry: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 April 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]>
World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Taguchi, Kazuma: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998 December 01]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Sugidono, Jiro: narrator]]> Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 June 08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Watsonville, California]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Tanna, Robert: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 April 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Race--Discrimination]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Jerome]]> Ichiyama, Edward: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-01-22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Religion and churches--Buddhism]]> Festivals, celebrations, and holidays]]> Social activities]]> Education--Higher education]]> Tsubota, Shigeru: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003-04-02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Furumoto, Howard: narrator]]> Yahata, Craig: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998-07-06]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>

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