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.
]]> Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Resistance and dissidence]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Nisei soldiers]]> World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)]]> Mitsui, Sam: narrator]]> Okinaka, Bob: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 July 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> Race--Discrimination]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Mitsui, Sam: narrator]]> Okinaka, Bob: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 July 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Seattle, Washington]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> Yoshida, Fusae: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2008 July 05]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Denver, Colorado ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Minidoka]]> Mano, Toshio: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 November 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Bellevue, Washington ]]>
After completing his basic training at Camp Shelby, Minoru traveled to Tule Lake to visit his father. When Minoru left Tule Lake, he boarded a bus, and the passengers applauded him. The experience was different from what the African Americans experienced in the South.

From New York, Minoru and his brother, John, departed to go overseas. A winter storm on the Atlantic Ocean caused a rough voyage for the soldiers. During the trip, German submarines were spotted in the ocean. Therefore, the Aquitania took a detour to Glasgow, Scotland, instead of England.

Minoru joined the 442nd in the South of France. When he was not a mortarman, he was a litter carrier picking up wounded Nisei. In Italy, Minoru fought with the Allied troops and the 92nd Division. Minoru recalls artillery fire from the German soldier. He describes the battle on top of Mount Fogarito.]]> Miyasaki, Minoru: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
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.





]]> Miyasaki, Minoru: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp McCoy]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Identity and values]]> Kaihara, Thomas: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 June 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Chicago, Illinois ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Conflicts, intimidation, and violence]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)]]> Tanabe, Harry: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 May 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Education]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> Tanabe, Harry: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 May 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Fransisco, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands]]> Kosobayashi, Tom: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 June 24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Arden Hills, Minnesota ]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Yoshino, George: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 June 22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Minneapolis, Minnesota ]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Decision to incarcerate]]> Fukuhara, Chester: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 May 06]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Aleutian Islands Campaign]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Allman, Joseph: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 April 22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Phoenix, Arizona ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Work & Jobs]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Nishikubo, Hiroshi: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001 April 29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Nishikubo, Hiroshi: narrator]]> Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2001 April 29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California]]> World War II--Artillery operations]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> World War II--Casualties]]> World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion]]> Imoto, Yoshio: narrator]]> Okitsu, Walter: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Toyota: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 November 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Diego, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Katagiri, David: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Toyota: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 November 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Diego, California]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> Katagiri, David: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Toyota: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 November 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Diego, California]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--European Theater]]> 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--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> Tsuchimochi, Minoru: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: 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--Evacuation of civilians]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Taketa, Shojiro: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 June 05]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Emeryville, California ]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Granada (Amache) Amache, Colorado]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Santa Anita]]>
Hirose recalls going to Santa Anita Temporary Detention Center and then to Tule Lake Concentration Center. Before forced removal, Hirose's Father would help others in need. In camp and after camp Hirose experiences the gratitude of those his Father help. ]]> Hirose, Mutsuo: narrator]]> Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 May 15]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> World War II--Leaving Camp--"Resettlement"]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Iseri, George: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 February 09]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Ontario, Oregon ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Heart Mountain]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> 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 ]]> 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--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Heart Mountain]]> World War II--Prisoners and prisons--Interrogation]]> World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Aleutian Islands Campaign]]> Nakao, Kuni Pete: narrator]]> Nakamatsu, Karen: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999-11-13]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> Sakamoto, Sam: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 June 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Marina, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Topaz (Central Utah)]]> Social activities--Sports]]> Race--Race relations]]> Masuda, George: narrator]]> Swee, Roger: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005-04-30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--European Theater]]> Takata, Shigeyoshi: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 March 20 ]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Sacramento, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Sakamoto, John: narrator]]> Tanaka, Stephanie: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 7 June]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada ]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Abe, Harry: narrator]]> Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 May 04]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Manhattan, New York]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Portland]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Katagiri, George: narrator]]> Inouye, Jason: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999-02-14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Portland, Oregon ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Military service--Basic training]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Sakagami, Masao: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998 September 12]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
At Tule Lake, George remembered the barbed wires around the parameter, barracks, and guards in the guard towers. George was at Tule Lake for a few months before reporting to Camp Savage for Military Intelligence Service Language School. George learned interrogation, translation, and interpretation in Japanese.

During the Pacific Theater, one of his worst memory for him was seeing dead bodies. George recalls trying to save Japanese civilians and soldiers. For his accomplishments in Saipan, George was awarded the Bronze Star. He could not talk about his war experience previously because of the effects it had on him.

After George's service in Saipan, he went to Honolulu for a rest period. He spent his time attending USO events and corresponding with his wife. George shared a story of how he sent a proposal letter and engagement ring to her. He also mentioned learning about the passing of Frank Hachiya.

Besides Saipan, George went to Marshall Island. Marshall Island was George's first operation with the 7th Division. For his accomplishment in deciphering the hydrographic map, George received a letter of accommodation.

When George learned the war had ended, he was happy. George felt he was lucky to serve in two campaigns in the Pacific Theater. He credited the men who served in China, Burma, and India for doing a great job.
]]> Matsui, George: narrator]]> Sato, Christine: 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--Military Intelligence Language School]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Matsuhara, Yoshiro: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 April 30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Rancho Cordova, California ]]> World War II--Mass Removal ("Evacuation")]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Marysville]]> World War II--Loyalty Questionnaire]]> World War II--Military service]]> Yokote, Roy: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003-06-28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California]]> World War II--Mass Removal ("Evacuation")]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> Nishijima, Victor: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998-08-28]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Francisco, California]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake]]> Identity and values]]> Race--Segregation]]> Nakawatase, Roy: Narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: Interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: Publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003-01-25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California]]>