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]]> 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]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> Ogawa, Edward: narrator ]]> Duensing, Dawn: interviewer]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center: publisher ]]> Nisei Veteran Memorial Center ]]> 1996]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--Military service--232nd Combat Engineer Company]]> World War II--Monuments]]> World War II--Psychological aspects]]> Fujii, Kazuo: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001-07-14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon]]>
Harold discusses his first combat and artillery fire. He says being on the frontline is scary. Having a buddy system with a Nisei veteran helps you learn the dos and don'ts of being in battle. Harold is grateful to Ted Sakahara for his good advice.

After breaking through the Gothic Line, the war ends. Harold stays in Europe until January 1946. He returns to Seattle, WA, and works a few jobs before becoming partners in a jewelry business and a ski retail business.

Harold is active in the ski community and is inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. In 1960, he has an opportunity to go to the Olympics. In his spare time, Harold volunteers for the ski patrol.

Harold and his with Edith, have two daughters, a granddaughter, and two great-grandchildren. Harold hopes to instill family values in his children and to work hard. With the contribution of the Nisei legacy, Harold wants future generations and other ethnic groups to have more opportunities and equality. ]]> Horiuchi, Harold: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Medical and sanitary affairs]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Takehara, Kenneth: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2009 November 03]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Houston, Texas]]>
Overseas, Jumpei encounters some close calls. He shares his stories about a hand grenade, a three-story building, and a fence. Besides his close calls, he says the scariest thing is the German 88s. He recalls being with C Company and hearing the 88s nearby.

Jumpei discusses the difference between the German weapons and the guns he uses in the heavy weapons unit. In Italy, he has an opportunity to buy a Lugar pistol from an Italian civilian.

Jumpei does not interact with the locals during wartime. However, he remembers passing under a bridge and seeing the hungry children. When the war ends, Jumpei goes sightseeing in Europe, and his favorite place he visits is Switzerland.

Jumpei returns to the United States and reunites with his parents in Chicago, IL. He gets married and works at an auto body. Jumpei and his wife, Kimiko, have two children, Jean and Robert, and grandchildren. Also, they have a niece and nephews.

After retiring from working at the auto body, Jumpei helps his daughter Jean. His goal is to stay healthy and live long to see the next Olympics.

]]> Mine, Jumpei: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
After Coolidge's father passed away, the family moved to Honolulu. His mother worked hard to support the family. At age fifteen, Coolidge went to the mainland for higher education. He settled in California and found a job as a houseboy. Coolidge attended Berkeley High School.

On December 7, Coolidge attended church and learned the news when he went home. Coolidge did not feel any discrimination when he moved to the mainland. His employer and classmates at high school treated him fairly. The following day after Pearl Harbor, Coolidge went to school. He continued to focus on his educational goals.

When Executive Order 9066 was signed, Coolidge and his brother reported to Tanforan. After three to fourth months in Tanforan, Coolidge was sponsored to leave the camp to go to New York. In 1944 Coolidge graduated high school in New York and applied for college. He attended Grinnell College in Iowa with financial assistance from scholarships and a family from Kauai. After his first year of college, Coolidge was drafted into the military.

Coolidge was inducted at Fort Sheridan and shipped to Camp Blanding, Florida. During basic training, Coolidge made many friends and had a good relationship with everyone.

Overseas, he was assigned to Company B, 3rd Platoon. Coolidge's first battle was in the mountains near Carrara, Italy. After Coolidge's first battle in Italy, he kept moving up the mountains above Leghorn. Coolidge recalls not showering for one month.

Coolidge recalls climbing Po Valley with his gear. Besides climbing the rigorous terrain, food was scarce. Later, the 100th and 442nd were called to France for the Gothic Line because the military needed the left flank to be covered. Coolidge was attached to the 92nd Division.

When the war ended, Coolidge was in the mountains. There were no roads in the mountains. Therefore, airplanes dropped down the rations for them. Being overseas, Coolidge missed hot cook meals. He was living off of C rations and K rations.
]]> Wakai, Coolidge: narrator]]> Yee, T.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Murumoto, Kimitomo: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 November 15]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]>
In 1944, Kiyoshi volunteers for the 442nd. Kenichi and Yoshiro also want to volunteer, but Kiyoshi says one person from their family is enough. Their mother agrees.

At Amache, a loyalty questionnaire is given to the internees. Kenichi explains his thoughts on the questions and what is a no-no boy. Although, Santa Anita and Amache's security is almost the same. Kenchi says you can leave Amache to go to work. Sometimes Kenichi goes to the nearest city Granada for entertainment.

In camp, Kenichi receives his draft notice and reports to Fort Logan for induction. After, he goes to Camp Blanding for his basic training. While in basic training, Kenichi gets news of his brother Kiyoshi's death. Kenichi returns to Amache for the funeral service.

When Kenichi goes overseas, he understands what war is. He sees causalities first hand. He describes Champagne Campaign, Bruyeres, and the Gothic Line. At the end of the war, Kenichi has a chance to join the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). However, he decides to return to the States and get married.

Post-war, Kenichi marries Yoshiko, and they have been married for 60 years. He works a few jobs before owning seven laundromats.
]]> Muranaga, Kenichi: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> Ishikawa, Lawrence, narrator]]> Kakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-09-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]>
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 duties during the Champagne Campaign. After the Champagne Campaign, Clarence is in Germany and works at a train station with the Supplies Unit. Robert heads to Italy for the Gothic Line.

When the war ends, Clarence and Robert return to the United States. Clarence returns home in June or July a few months after the European War ends. For Robert, he returns home in December.

Post-war, Clarence suffers from shell shock. Clarence recovers and works for the Coast Guard for a while and then an air conditioning shop. As for Robert, He gets married and has three children and three grandchildren.

Both Clarence and Robert are proud of their service in 442nd and protecting their country. Robert says education is vital for future generations. Clarence wants future generations to know about the 442nd and World War Two. The Nisei Legacy opens the pathway for equal opportunity and education for the next generations.]]> Tamayori, Clarence: narrator
Nagata, Robert: narrator]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Clarence and Robert discuss their duties during the Champagne Campaign. After the Champagne Campaign, Clarence is in Germany and works at a train station with the Supplies Unit. Robert heads to Italy for the Gothic Line.

When the war ends, Clarence and Robert return to the United States. Clarence returns home in June or July a few months after the European War ends. For Robert, he returns home in December.

Post-war, Clarence suffers from shell shock. Clarence recovers and works for the Coast Guard for a while and then an air conditioning shop.
As for Robert, He gets married and has three children and three grandchildren.

Both Clarence and Robert are proud of their service in 442nd and protecting their country. Robert says education is vital for future generations. Clarence wants future generations to know about the 442nd and World War Two. The Nisei Legacy opens the pathway for equal opportunity and education for the next generations.]]> Nagata, Robert: narrator
Tamayori, Clarence: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Omoto, William: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 23]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--European Theater--Anzio Campaign]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Tsuda, Rikio: narrator]]> Yoneshige, David: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 October 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Miyamoto, Kenso: narrator]]> Shoho, Stephanie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 April 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Merced, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Taba, Seisaburo: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 June 25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]>
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]]>
The 232nd demographic is composed of Nisei from the Hawaii National Guard roster, transfer soldiers from the mainland, and 442nd. Charley shares stories from the Gothic Line and the rescue of the Lost Battalion in France.

Although Charley is in the 232nd Engineering Company, he says it is rare for an engineer to encounter combat. He recalls two separate incidents when he faces German soldiers in Italy doing reconnaissance work. ]]> Ijima, Charles Toyoji: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
When the war ends, in May 1946, Don stays in Europe to assist with marshaling the German troopers to surrendering and inventorying their weapons. Don has the opportunity to take leave to Rome and Switerzland. He also attends the US Arm Force Institute in Florence, Italy.

Don returns to the United States from Livorno, Italy, on the Wilson Victory and is discharged at Camp Beale. Don receives recognition by President Truman and receives ribbons and awards for his service. Post-war, Don furthers his education, gets married, and has a family. Don discusses the Nisei legacy and personal photographs.]]> Miyada, Don: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Don is in holding a position in France for four months. This period is called the "Champagne Campaign." Don explains how the name originates. After the hold, Don goes to Italy to the front lines for the Gothic Line.

In Po Valley, Don recalls squad members that are wounded in action and killed in action and his assignment.]]> Miyada, Don: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Masato Yamashita and Lloyd Fujitani recall hearing the news about Pearl Harbor on the radio. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, anyone who is a leader of a Japanese Organization is taken away by the FBI. The FBI takes away dozen community leaders from Lodi including his cousin.

The government gives a month's notice for the Japanese Americans to evacuate to the Assembly Centers. The Yamashita family goes to the Stockton Assembly Center for three to four months. Masato describes the living conditions in the barracks at the Fair Grounds. At camp, Masato's neighborhood friend, Mackenzie, comes to visit him. The Fujitani family also goes to the Stockton Assembly Center.

At the Assembly Center, both Lloyd and Masato get jobs. Lloyd gets a job cooking, and Masato gets a job picking up trash. They are there at the Assembly Center for six months, waiting for Rohwer, AK, to finish construction.

Masato and Lloyd compare the security from the Assembly Center and Rohwer. At camp, there are sports, games, and social dances for entertainment. In 1943, Masato graduated high school and goes to Saint Louis for work. Shortly after, he is drafted into the Army. In 1945, Lloyd is drafted into the Army.

Masato and Lloyd talk about their induction and basic training experience before going overseas to the European Theater. Overseas, Masato is in the Third Platoon, First Squad, I Company. His Platoon Sergeant is George Ikeda. Lloyd is in Second Platoon, I Company. His Staff Sergeant is Shiro "Kash" Kashino.

Masato arrives in France approximately three months after the Lost Battalion battle. He is assigned to guard duty on top of a hill and describes the last push.
]]> Yamashita, Masato: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service]]> Kawakami, Takeshi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2010 October 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hilo, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> Sato, Ted: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001 November 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Iwasaki, Akira: narrator]]> Nakamatsu, Karen: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001 July 14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Shintani, Munro: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 May 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Houston, Texas]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Hamasaki, Kazuichi: narrator]]> Okitsu, Walter: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 March 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Maui, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--Awards, medals]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Oura, James: narrator]]> Sakai, Eileen: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 October 23]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Tanaka, Hiroshi: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]> World War II--Hospitals]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Hayakawa, Kayo: narrator]]> Inouye, Jason: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 September 18]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Akiyama, Masao: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 September 17]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Salt Lake City, Utah ]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Industry and employment--Aerospace industry]]> Mizuki, Hiroshi: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 August 21]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Kumagai, Hisashi: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Bloomington, Minnesota ]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Italy]]> Saiki, Charles: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 March 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hilo, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> Akama, Paul: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2205 March 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Kikuchi, Isao: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 February 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> Takahashi, Hideo: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 February 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Ontario, Oregon ]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Hospitals]]> World War II--Casualties]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Goto, Shigeru: narrator]]> Tanaka, Diane: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000-08-25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting]]> Nagasaka, Wright: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 February 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Ontario, Oregon ]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Italy]]> Kuga, Harry: narrator]]> Kuga, Bianca: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values]]> Social activities]]> Child rearing]]> Kurahara, Conrad: narrator]]> Sato, Christine: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 200 June 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps,"Champagne Campaign"]]> Kurahara, Conrad: narrator]]> Sato, Christine: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2000 June 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada ]]>
In Italy, Ken is transferred to Company C and becomes a litter bearer. Sometimes the locals will befriend soldiers to get food. Food is valuable during wartime. He shares his experience as a litter bearer, and how a local asks to help carry the litter.

Post-war, Ken's duty changes to processing German soldiers, and has a pass to go to Milan, Italy. ]]> Tamura, Ken: narrator]]> Lim, Reuben: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Teraoka, Moriso: narrator]]> Hanami, Ren: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 October 08]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Veteran history]]>
Kurahara also participates in Rome-Arno and Bruyeres chasing away the German soldiers. In Bruyeres, when the troops break the line, Kurahara recalls capturing a German soldier who is 17 and is crying. During the campaigns in Europe, Kurahara stays with the Captain on the Communication team to correspond with other companies. The radio man duty consist of three guys to take turns carrying the radio. Initially he trains as a machine gunner but becomes a 100th replacement.

In Livorno-Leghorn, the German soldiers gave up and ran away and in Po Valley they pushed through the enemy lines. Kurahara discusses fate and casualty. He shares stories of soldiers dying from artillery fire. and his close encounter with a shrapnel.]]> 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]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Identity and values]]> Wada, Frank: narrator]]> Hanami, Ren: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 September 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Granada (Amache) Amache, Colorado]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Fujimoto, Ted: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 August 01]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Mukai, Tomeo: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 July 10]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Spokane , Washington ]]> Industry and employment]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Konno, Frank: narrator]]> Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 June 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> 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]]> 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]]>
Watada goes overseas on the Queen Mary and lands in France. After the rescue of the Los Battalion, the amount of soldiers depleted from casualties. Watada joins the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the company he joins only has eight soldiers left.

Watada describes the Champagne Campaign an opportunity for soldiers to bond because it is a non-combative time. Watada remembers his first combat is behind the riflemen as mortar squad. He says the first three platoon are riflemen and the fourth platoon is light weapon and light mortar/light machine gun. The last line of defense for the German soldiers is the Gothic Line and Po Valley. Watada says the 442nd Regimental Combat Team breaks the line in 1/2 hour climbing the mountain and fighting in the dark. ]]> Watada, Richard: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 May 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Mori, Jiro: narrator]]> Leivici, Joanne: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 September 07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Salt Lake City, Utah ]]> World War II--Casualties]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Tahara, Nash: narrator]]> Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 February 29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Race--Discrimination]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Espineda, Thomas: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 January 30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion"]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> Military service]]> Tokashiki, Harry: narrator]]> Kubota, Alan: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Toyota: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> World War II--Italy]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Nakayama, Tomio: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 June 28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California ]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Sugidono, Jiro: narrator]]> Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 0:28:37]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Watsonville, California]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--Italy]]> Morihiro, George: narrator]]> Sato, Christine: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998 September 13]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington ]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--European Theater--Po Valley Campaign]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Morihiro, George: narrator]]> Sato, Christine: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998 September 13]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington ]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--Moral and ethical aspects]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Identity and values--"Buddaheads"]]> World War II--Combat--Weapons--Rifles]]> Narasaki, Richard: narrator]]> Uchida, Stephanie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998-09-12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington]]> World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line"]]> World War II--Italy]]> Arts and literature]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Mukai, George Taizo: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 May 03]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Manhattan, New York ]]>