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Michael Doi oral history interview, November 2, 2009
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Michael Doi oral history interview, part 2 of 2, November 2, 2009
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Doi, Michael: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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video/m4v
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eng
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2009OH0750A_02_Doi
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After the Lost Battalion, Michael Doi went to the French Rivera for his rest period. In After a few days of recuperation, he returned to the mountain.
Following the Italian Campaign, the men were moving fast, and there was no time to set up. Michael would set up the mortar at night to be prepared for any attack. He recalls climbing the mountain and describes the last push. The Gothic Line was a hard climb. Michael described the strategies of how the Company and Battalion would hike up the mountain.
Once Michael's Company broke the line because the side, they climbed was the least protected. The German soldiers did not anticipate anyone to get that far up. Once the line was broken, others followed suit. Not only were the American soldiers fighting against German soldiers, but there were Italian fascists.
After the Gothic Line, the German soldiers were ready to surrender and go home. In Leghorn, Michael guarded the German poisoners. When the news of the war ended, he went back to Italy and was discharged. Since the war ended, the atmosphere became more relaxed.
Michael returned to the States in November on a Liberty ship. He landed in Virginia and went to Chicago to be with Jean Doi and his family. Michael and Jean dated for a year before getting married. Later, Michael relocated to Georgia because he found a job as a chick sexer that paid well. After the war, Jimmy reenlisted and went to Japan to be with his parents.
Michael and Jean have two children, a son, a daughter, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He explains why Niseis are reluctant to discuss wartime or camp experience. As a result, Micahel does not talk much about his wartime experiences with his children.
Michael also talks about the significance of various patches, badges, and medals the GIs wore and received. The soldiers in his outfit received the Bronze Star. Michael also earned the Combat Infantryman Badge which he was proud of.
Michael recalls the 50th Anniversary of Bruyeres and revisiting the area of Bruyeres. Although the foxholes were covered by moss, He could still see the remanences of the war.
artillery fire
AWOL
Bronze Star
Bruyeres-Biffontaine
camp
children
climbing
combat infantryman badge
dating
discharge
European Theater
family
friends
German soldiers
Gothic Line
grandchildren
great grandchildren
headquarters company
Issei parents
Italy
Japanese American
Lost Battalion
marriage
meals
medals & awards
mortar
mountain
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
post war
reunions
Rome
Sansei
war experiences
World War Two
Yonsei
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Jimmy Doi and Michael John Doi oral history interview, March 7, 2007
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Jimmy Doi and Michael John Doi oral history interview, part 2 of 2, March 7, 2007
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Doi, Jimmy: narrator
Doi, Michael John: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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eng
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2007-03-07
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0750_02_Doi
2007OH0750A_02_Doi
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When Jimmy Doi was classified as an enemy alien, he found a job working at a defense plant. Then his status changed to 1A, he was sent to Camp Blanding. A few weeks later, Jimmy’s brother, Michael Doi, left Camp Blanding to go overseas.
At the end of 1944, Michael went overseas and landed in Naples, Italy. Michael was assigned to the 100th Battalion as a replacement and went to Marseille, France. Michael experiences his first attack in Bruyeres.
Michael describes Bruyeres and soldiers wounded from shrapnel or shell bursts. After Bruyeres and Biffontaine, Michael was in the Lost Battalion rescue. Many soldiers lost their lives in the Lost Battalion. According to Michael the most challenging part of the war was seeing the wounded soldiers. Michael remembers a close call and feeling lucky to survive the war. Jimmy also said the worst part of war is death. He recalls his friend being killed in action.
Overseas, Michael was a mortarman, and Jimmy was in Headquarters Company as a wireman. Michael and Jimmy agree the German weapons were advanced in contrast to the American weaponry.
Post-war, Jimmy reenlisted and asked to be stationed in Japan to see his parents. Later, Michael also went to Japan in 1969 to visit his mother. Michael and Jimmy discuss the Nisei legacy and the Nisei's contribution helped future generations in every aspect.
Michael is married to Jean and has two children, Janice and David. Michael and Jean also have grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jimmy and Alice have three children, Glenn, Nancy, and Mark, and four grandchildren. Jimmy wishes for children a good life and to be good citizens.
100th
442nd
4C classification
artillery fire
atomic bomb
basic training
Bruyeres-Biffontaine
camp
Camp Blanding
children
Congressional Medal of Honor
employment
enemy alien
European Theater
family
foxhole
France
General Dahlquist
German 88s
German guns
German soldiers
Gila River
grandchildren
great grandchildren
grenade
headquarters company
Hiroshima
hospital
Issei parents
Italy
Japan
Japanese American
Killed in Action (KIA)
Lost Battalion
mortar
mortar squad
natives
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
post war
prison of war camp
shrapnel
siblings
soap
trench foot
weapons
wire crew
World War Two
wounded in action (WIA)
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Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura oral history interview, July 24, 2004
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Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura oral history interview, part 5 of 5, July 24, 2004
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Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator
Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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eng
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2004-07-24
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2004OH0471_05_Miyamura
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Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura said during his POW camp experience, he had a positive outlook and had something to look forward to at home that helped him survive.
Hershey's wife, Terry, learned he was a POW in 1952 when the government released the names of the POWs. Hershey was allowed to write letters to Terry. However, the Chinese government censored the letters.
Hershey made friends at the POW camp. He learned to sing Japanese songs and Hiragana. To help pass the time, Hershey and other POWs discussed food shared recipes.
During the first month in camp, everyone went through interrogation and wrote an autobiography. The camp Hershey was at was also known as a reactionary camp. Hershey and the other POWs were given communist literature and had discussions.
Hershey learned they would be released. He recalls crossing the border and seeing the American flag. Hershey was in a state of shock because for a year and a half, he heard they would be going home, and now it was happening.
After leaving the POW camp, Hershey spent a week in Inchon, Korea, before going home. In Gallup, Hershey was surprised by a welcoming parade with dignitaries, jets, and the Gallup community.
After receiving the Medal of Honor, Hershey's life changed. Being a Medal of Honor recipient, Hershey felt his duty was to show the country his gratitude and what the medal represents. The recognition signifies the millions of soldiers that survived and died for their service.
Post-war, Hershey worked a few jobs before working at a service station for 25 years. Terry has three children (two sons and one daughter) and four grandchildren. Hershey and Terry's children and grandchildren are doing well and are healthy.
Hershey wants to share with the future generations about voting and learning about the Korean War history. For the recipients who were upgraded to the Medal of Honor, Hershey felt it was too late, but it is better than not getting the recognition they deserve. All these men deserve citations and awards for their accomplishments.
children
Communism
education
family
food
friends
Hawaiian soldiers
homecoming
interrogation
Issei father
Japanese American soldier
jobs
Korean War
living conditions
Medal of Honor
morale
Nisei solider
parade
post war
POW
prisoner of war
prisoner of war camp
radio
Sansei
song
voyage
war experiences
Yonsei
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Enoch Kanaya oral history interview, June 25, 2006
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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Enoch Kanaya oral history interview, part 3 of 3, June 25, 2006
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Kanaya, Enoch; narrator
Yamagami, Don; interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher
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video/m4v
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2006-06-25
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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Enoch Kanaya reflects on his time in combat and his squad members.
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.
442nd
52-50 club
assignments
awards and medals
Bronze Star
children
combat
dances
employment
European Theater
family
friendship
German soldiers
Germany
Higher education
homecoming
Italy
Japanese American soldiers
married
New York
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
parade
platoon
Po Valley
post war
President Harry Truman
Presidential Unit Citation
Prisoners of War (POWs)
prisoners of war camp
rest camp
Sansei
school
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Switzerland
Washington DC
World War Two
Yonsei
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Kazuo Yamane oral history interview, October 10, 2004
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Kazuo Yamane oral history interview, part 7 of 7, October 10, 2004
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Yamane, Kazuo: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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In this last part of the interview, Mr. Yamane discusses his discharge from the Army and his return to Hawaii to help his father with the family businesses. Mr. Yamane describes how he met his wife and talks about his children and grandchildren. Mr. Yamane offers an anecdote and talks about a former classmate, before giving his final thoughts.
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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eng
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2004 October 10
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2004OH0508_07_Yamane
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0:23:54
children
family
military service
post-war
wife
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Kazuo Fujii oral history interview, July 14, 2001
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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/187-Fujii-Kazuo-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Oct 09
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Warren, Wyoming
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
232nd Combat Engineer Company
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:20:37
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eng
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2001-07-14
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Portland, Oregon
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An account of the resource
Kazuo Fujii discusses returning home, and encountering some instances of racism around his hometown. Next, he talks about how he met his wife, and her background. Lastly, he gives a message for future generations, and provides some information on his children and grandchildren.
Subject
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Military service--Post-World War II service
World War II--Military service--Discharge
Race--Post-war treatment
Identity and values--Children
Title
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Kazuo Fujii oral history interview, part 5 of 5, July 14, 2001
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Fujii, Kazuo: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0187_05_Fujii
children
employment
homecoming
marriage
Racism
wife
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Seiso Kamishita oral history interview, October 7, 2004
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Seiso Kamishita oral history interview, part 5 of 6, October 7, 2004
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Kamishita, Seiso: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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2004OH0440A_05_Kamishita
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An account of the resource
Seiso Kamishita talks about rejoining his company in the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) and being put in charge of the Special Police Platoon. He describes his combat experience in Anzio and Bruyeres, and witnessing the starving children in France. Kamishita recalls being sent back to the hospital before the Rescue of the Lost Battalion, and talks about his experience with discrimination outside of the front lines.
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World War II--Hospitals
World War II--Food supply
World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
World War II--European Theater--Anzio Campaign
World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
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video/mp4
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00:28:14
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eng
cpe
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2004-10-07
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Go For Broke National Education Center
"Jap"
Anzio
Bruyeres
children
combat
hospital
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Bruce Estes oral history interview, November 1, 2009
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World War II -- Combat -- Weapons -- Mortar
World War II -- Lost Battalion
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Good audio. Dark lighting
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
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Bruce Estes oral history interview, part 2 of 2, November 1, 2009
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0981_02_Estes
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Estes, Bruce: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Mr. Estes describes his combat wound and his return trip home at the war's end. Mr. Estes discusses his career after the war and talks about his family, including what he has shared with his children and grandchildren about his military service. Concluding the interview, Mr. Estes briefly talks about his awards and medals received for his service and describes attending a 442nd reunion in Hawaii.
Subject
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Military service
World War II--France
World War II--European Theater
World War II--Medals
World War II--Forest warfare
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:17:33
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eng
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2009-11-01
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Houston, Texas
442nd Regimental Combat Team
children
family
grandchildren
military awards
military service
wife
wounded in action
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Theodore Wakai oral history interview, August 6, 2005
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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/592-Wakai-Ted-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Oct 27
Location of Birth
Kapa'a (Kaui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Ted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Ritchie, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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Ted Wakai talks about meeting and marrying his wife, and discusses his children and their lives. Next he talks about the effects of his family's incarceration on his willingness to volunteer for the Military Intelligence Service. Lastly he gives some advice, and then talks about his love for performing magic.
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Child rearing
Social activities
Identity and values--Family
Post World War II--Travel, leisure
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:29:07
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eng
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2005-08-06
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Camarillo, California
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Theodore Wakai oral history interview, part 5 of 6, July 6, 2005
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Wakai, Theodore: narrator
Iketani, Todd: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0592_05_Wakai
children
family internment
internment camps
marriage
Social activities
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Sam Mitsui oral history interview, July 26, 2003
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Allied Occupation of Japan -- Counterintelligence Corps
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Good audio and video
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/366-Mitsui-Sam-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Jul 24
Location of Birth
Skykomish, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Camp Holabird, Maryland
Camp Ritchie, Maryland
Unit of Service
Civil Intelligence Section, 441st Counter Intelligence Corps
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
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Mr. Mitsui describes his time serving in occupied Japan, talking about the living conditions in Japan after the war, traveling through the country, and some of the duties the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) were assigned in Japan. Mr. Mitsui also discusses his struggle with acceptance as a Japanese-American and how being honored as a Nisei veteran at a Pearl Harbor memorial changed his outlook. Mr. Mitsui concludes by speaking about his life after his military service including his attending the University of Washington, working for Boeing, competing in the Iron Man Triathlon, and his fundraising endeavor "Walk for Rice".
Subject
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Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)
World War II--Veteran history
World War II--Nisei soldiers
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:29:07
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eng
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2003 July 26
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Seattle, Washington
Title
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Sam Mitsui oral history interview, part 3 of 4, July 26, 2003
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Mitsui, Sam: narrator
Okinaka, Bob: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2003OH0366_03_Mitsui
children
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
discharge
Higher education
Nisei soldiers
post-war Japan
wife
work
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Ronald Nishijima oral history interview, August 12, 2008
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/909-Nishijima-Ronald-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1933 Aug 04
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Nish
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Index
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Yes
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Ronald Nishijima oral history interview, part 3 of 3, August 12, 2008
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Nishijima, Ronald: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0909_03_Nishijima
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Nishijima discusses returning home after his overseas duty and going back to school. He also talks about his post-war employment in a produce market; meeting his wife; experiences with discrimination while trying to find an apartment; and discusses his daughter. Next, Nishijima talks about his post-war employment working as an artist; work experiences and hobbies after he retired; provides some thoughts regarding the Issei generation; discusses his children; and provides a message to future generations. Lastly, Nishijima shows and describes artwork he created; and also shows and describes photographs taken during his overseas duty in Germany.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Social activities--Travel
Identity and values--Family
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:47:25
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eng
Date
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2008 August 12
Spatial Coverage
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Salt Lake City, Utah
art
children
employment
overseas trip
photographs
post-war life
school
tank
wife
-
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Raymond Uno oral history interview, August 11, 2008
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/904-Uno-Ray-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1930 Dec 04
Location of Birth
Ogden, Utah
Incarceration Facilities
Pomona Temporary Detention Facility
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Ray
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Civil Intelligence Section, 441st Counter Intelligence Corps
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Raymond Uno oral history interview, part 2 of 2, August 11, 2008
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Uno, Raymond: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0904_02_Uno
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Uno describes Heart Mountain Concentration Camp. He briefly talks about his father's death. He discusses the military recruiters that came to Heart Mountain. He describes the Nisei soldiers that he met in camp. He talks about the jobs available in camp. He explains how he adjusted to life in camp. He discusses his life after leaving camp, including his employment ventures. He describes his work on the railroad. He talks about volunteering for the military. Uno discusses his time in Military Intelligence Service Language School. He describes his assignments in Japanese headquarters. He talks about his interrogation work. He discusses his travels through Japan, including his visits with family. He explains the reactions of Japanese civilians to his American identity. He describes his time in college. He talks about his work in law and politics. He discusses his proudest moment. He briefly talks about the Russian invasion of Manchuria. He continues to describe his involvement in sports. Uno discusses his first wife, second wife, and children. He talks about the values that he got from his parents. He explains America's track record with civil liberties. He describes his work life balance. He shares his hopes for this interview's impact.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Heart Mountain
Industry and employment
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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1:00:07
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
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2008 August 11
Spatial Coverage
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Salt Lake City, Utah
children
family
Heart Mountain
Higher education
interrogate
Military Intelligence Service Language School
politician
wife
-
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Taira Fukushima oral history interview, August 11, 2008
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Feb 08
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Douglas, Utah
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Champagne Campaign
Post-war Occupation of Germany
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Taira Fukushima oral history interview, part 3 of 3, August 11, 2008
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Fukushima, Taira: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0902_03_Fukushima
Description
An account of the resource
Taira Fukushima and his brother Jim are together for 442nd and replacements. On the mainland, Taira is a medic aide, and Jim is a litter bearer. Taira has limited training as a medic, but Tech Sergeant Hirata and Sergeant Matsuda give him support and encouragement to do his job well.
Taira gets ready to go overseas but is delayed by a measles outbreak. Traveling overseas in the Atlantic Ocean is rough. When he lands in France, the 442nd has gone to Italy. He goes to Leghorn to catch up with the 442nd.
He arrives in Italy to meet with the 442nd. Before going overseas, Taira received training as a rifleman but now is assigned as 3rd Battalion Medic, Company M. As a medic, the Tech Sergeant takes Taira under his guidance. Taira says the are some advantages to being under his position. Taira is treated well as a medic.
In Italy, Taira's first battle is the Gothic Line. When Taira is in the frontline, the hardest part for him is to let go of the idea do not mess up. His cultural value and his father's words stick with him. When the war ends, Taira returns to the 3rd Battalion in Pisa.
During the occupation, Taira goes to Switzerland for his rest period. Taira says the locals are friendly and recalls some of their nice gestures. Taira discusses the black market.
In October 1946, Taira is discharged, and he goes to Richton. With the GI Bill, Taira attends Drake University and then the University of Utah. He studies bacteriology. In 1951, Taira graduates from the University of Utah. He finds a job in a lab part-time while going to graduate school.
Taira's marries Nobuko Okumura and have a son together. After his parents lose their job at Seabrook Farm, they come live with Taira and Nobuko.
Taira hopes the treatment of the Japanese Americans will not happen to anyone else. He says the Japanese American situation is how you see it. The Japanese Americans did not have civil rights. As times are changing and the opportunities for the next generation are getting better.
Taira briefly talks about Ken Uchida and narrates a few photos from the evacuation.
442nd
awards and medals
Black Market
children
civil rights
correspondence
dating
discharge
discrimination
employment
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
German soldiers
GI Bill
Gothic Line
Higher education
homecoming
hospital
Issei parents
Italy
L Company
M Company
Manzanar
marriage
Marseille
medic
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
occupation
photographs
prejudice
Prisoners of War (POWs)
replacement
Seabrook Farms
surrender
World War Two
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Irvin Matsuda oral history interview, July 8, 2008
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Dec 10
Location of Birth
Watsonville, California
Incarceration Facilities
Salinas Temporary Detention Facility
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
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Irvin Matsuda oral history interview, part 4 of 4, July 8, 2008
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Matsuda, Irvin: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0897_04_Matsuda
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00:24:11
Language
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eng
Date
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2008-08-07
Spatial Coverage
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Watsonville, California
Description
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Matsuda discusses his post-war life and employment in Denver, Colorado. He shares about his children and grandchildren. Lastly Matsuda discusses the importance of the Japanese American story.
Subject
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Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Industry and employment
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
children
employment
family
grandchildren
nerve gas
post-war life
-
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Harold Horiuchi oral history interview, July 6, 2008
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Aug 29
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Champagne Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
The Gothic Line
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Harold Horiuchi oral history interview, part 3 of 3, July 6, 2008
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Horiuchi, Harold: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0893_03_Horiuchi
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Harold Horiuchi goes to Camp Shelby for his basic training. Basic training is for 13 weeks before he goes overseas as a replacement for the 442nd.
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.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
442nd
artillery fire
basic training
business
Camp Shelby
Carrara
children
combat
discharged
employment
Europe
European Theater
family
foxholes
friendship
frontline
Genoa
German 88s
German soldiers
german weapons
Gothic Line
homecoming
Italy
K Company
Killed in Action (KIA)
medals & awards
mines
Minidoka
mortar shells
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
Po Valley
post war
replacement
replacement depot
reunion
Sansei
skiing
squad
tripwire
World War Two
Yonsei
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Fusae Yoshida oral history interview, July 5, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/892-Yoshida-Fusae-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Aug 26
Location of Birth
Tacoma, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
Jerome Concentration Camp
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
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Fusae Yoshida oral history interview, part 3 of 3, July 5, 2008
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Yoshida, Fusae: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0892_03_Yoshida
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Yoshida discusses traveling to Jerome Concentration Camp and discusses her experiences there including food she ate, weather, living conditions, attending dances, going to school, and interactions with Hawaiians. Next, Yoshida discusses leaving Jerome for Heart Mountain Concentration Camp and discusses her first impressions, friendships, job, clothing, prom, incarceration camp newspapers, and her father's wood carving hobby. Next, Yoshida talks about her life after leaving Heart Mountain which included moving back to Washington, discussing her and her father's employment; and moving to Oakland. Lastly, Yoshida discusses her husband and his employment; talks about her husband's family; discusses her children and grandchildren; provides a message to her children and grandchildren; and discusses the accomplishments of Nisei veterans.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Jerome
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Heart Mountain
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:41:56
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 July 05
Spatial Coverage
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Denver, Colorado
children
Heart Mountain
husband
Jerome
living conditions
Nisei veterans
post-war life
-
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Millard Black oral history interview, January 20, 2001
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Subject Notes
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World War II -- Military Service -- Basic Training -- Fort Leonard Wood
World War II -- Military Service -- Lost Battalion
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Good audio and video
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/149-Black-Millard-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Jul 05
Location of Birth
Whittier, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Blackie
Location of Basic Training
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
Campaigns/Battles
Southern France Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Mr. Black discusses values that his parents taught him that helped him throughout his life. He also talks about what his father told him before leaving for military service and his own similar messages for his sons when they left. Mr. Black concludes by talking about his relationship with his wife and showing off a variety of pictures from his military service.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service
Religion and churches
World War II--European Theater
World War II--Veterans
World War II--France
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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00:11:54
Language
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eng
Date
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2001-01-20
Spatial Coverage
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Los Angeles, California
Title
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Millard Black oral history interview, part 5 of 5, January 20, 2001
Creator
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Black, Millard: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0149_05_Black
basic training
children
Fort Leonard Wood
friends
marriage
military service
parents
values
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Jim Shikashio oral history interview, June 24, 2008
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/883-Shikashio-Jim-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Jun 18
Location of Birth
Shelley, Idaho
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Stockton Field, California
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Belvedere
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Central Europe Campaign
Liberation of Dachau Subcamps
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Jim Shikashio oral history interview, part 3 of 3, June 24, 2008
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Shikashio, Jim: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0883_03_Shikashio
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Shikashio briefly talks about Civitavecchia, Italy. He describes German 88's. He explains the location of his service battery on the front lines. He describes being hit by enemy fire. He discusses German booby traps. He briefly talks about Marseilles, France. He talks about the extent to which he feared drying. He briefly describes the Champaign Campaign. He explains what tree burst are. Shikashio discusses living conditions and food on the front lines. He talks about advancing into Germany. He briefly talks about being on patrol. He shares memories of Dachau. He discusses German civilians. He describes his post-war assignment. He talks about Germany's surrender. He explains volunteering for the Pacific campaign. He describes his return to the United States. He shares reasons for serving in the military. He discusses his employment after World War Two, including starting his own business. He talks about working for an engineering laboratory until his retirement. He explains what the government learned about Japanese Americans after World War Two. He describes the opportunities his generation opened to future generations. He explains how he met his wife. He discusses his relationship with his wife. Shikashio talks about managing a parking lot. He describes his children and grandchildren.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--European Theater--Central Europe Campaign--Liberation of Dachau Subcamps (522nd Field Artillery Battalion)
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values
World War II--Military service--522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:58:46
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 June 24
Spatial Coverage
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Idaho
booby trap
children
Dachau
German soldiers
grandchildren
holocaust
tree burst
wife
-
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George Suzuki oral history interview, June 8, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Apr 06
Location of Birth
Astoria, Oregon
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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George Suzuki oral history interview, part 2 of 2, June 8, 2010
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Suzuki, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1009_02_Suzuki
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George Suzuki was drafted and went to Military Intelligence Service Language School. The experience at Fort Snelling was easygoing because he already knew some of the Niseis. Also, his girlfriend lived in St. Paul.
When Japan surrendered, George was assigned to the occupation Army. His duty in Japan was to assign local laborers to various jobs. The laborers would show up for work, and George gave assignments to any available workers.
Before returning home to the States, George visited his parents' relatives in Nagano, Japan. He recalls they did not have much to talk about because there was not much of a family tie or closeness. After returning to the United States, George did not stay connected with his relatives.
After George’s service in Japan, he first went to St. Paul to see his wife-to-be and then to Chicago to see his parents. He was discharged in May and got married to Esther in August. George had a long career in the Civil Service and worked for the Government in the accounting department until he retired.
George and Esther have a daughter, Nami, and a son, John. John has two children, Kay, and John. George's message for his grandchildren is to be happy and save money. Through all of his journey in life, George said he is overall satisfied with life.
assignments
children
civil service job
dating
discharge
discrimination
Draft
education
family
Fort Snelling
grandchildren
Hakujin
homecoming
Japanese American
job
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
Nagano
natives
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
occupation
officer
post war
relatives
retirement
Sansei
wedding
wife
Yonsei
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George Suzuki oral history interview, June 8, 2010
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Apr 06
Location of Birth
Astoria, Oregon
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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George Suzuki oral history interview, part 1 of 2, June 8, 2010
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Suzuki, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1009_01_Suzuki
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George Suzuki was born on April 6, 1922, in Astoria, OR. He went to Fort Snelling for Military Intelligence Service Language School. n May 1945, he completed training and was assigned to the Philippines for guard duty. When Japan surrendered in August, George was reassigned to the occupation army to go to Japan.
When George landed in Japan, he described the destruction of the country. George saw the locals living in makeshift shacks and children asking for handouts. George was stationed in Yokohama and assigned to a labor pool group. His task was to assign local laborers to specific jobs. Besides working in Yokohama, George also worked in Kyoto for a month.
Before shipping home to the United States, George went with his cousin to visit his parents' siblings in Nagano for a few days. George returned home to his wife Esther and visited George Yamaguchi’s mother and sister in Chicago.
George felt there was some good from the occupation for Japan to rebuild. The Niseis were essential during the occupation of Japan because they knew the Japanese language and customs. The Niseis help build the bridge to communicate with the natives.
airplane
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
atomic bomb
Chicago
children
chocolate
cigarettes
devastation
discrimination in the military
flattened
food shortages
friendship
Hakujin
Issei parents
Japanese American
linguists
living conditions
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
Nagano
natives
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei linguists
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
occupation
Philippines
Portland
relatives
sibling
sightseeing
Tokyo
translation
wife
Yokohama
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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, February 15, 2010
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Oct 11
Incarceration Facilities
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Bliss, Texas
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, part 5 of 5, February 15, 2010
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Yoshida, Ronald: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0996_05_Yoshida
Subject
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Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Industry and employment--Aerospace industry
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:33:04
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eng
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2010-02-15
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North Ridge, California
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Yoshida discusses about leaving camp for college and his experiences at college. He details about his life in the Army and his employment with the Marquardt Corporation and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Yoshida also discusses about his family, hopes for his grandchildren, legacy of the Nisei, and gives a message to future generations.
children
education
employment
family
grandchildren
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Marquardt Corporation
post-war life
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Yeiki Kobashigawa oral history interview, June 12, 2000
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Medal of Honor recipients
Hawaiian soldiers
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Good audio and video
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/124-Kobashigawa-Yeiki-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Sep 28
Location of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp McCoy, Wisconsin
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Campaigns/Battles
North Africa Deployment
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Battle of Salerno
Battle of Monte Cassino
Anzio Campaign
Belvedere
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In this brief concluding interview, Mr. Kobashigawa focuses on the actions that eventually led to him receiving the Medal of Honor and also gives his thoughts on his upgrade from the Distinguished Service Cross. He briefly discusses his family life and, in conclusion, states what he would like future generations to remember about the service of Nisei soldiers during World War II.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--World War II
World War II--Awards, medals
World War II--European Theater
World War II--Hawaii
World War II--Military service
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:13:31
Language
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eng
Date
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2000-06-12
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Title
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Yeiki Kobashigawa oral history interview, part 4 of 4, June 12, 2000
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Kobashigawa, Yeiki: narrator
Hashisaka, Ann: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2000OH0124_04_Kobashigawa
children
Distinguished Service Cross
marriage
Medal of Honor
military service
Nisei soldiers
wife
World War Two
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Ray Mayeda oral history interview, January 7, 2010
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Oct 18
Location of Birth
Coronado, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Teru
Kuni
Location of Basic Training
Camp Lee, Virginia
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Ray Mayeda oral history interview, part 4 of 4, January 7, 2010
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Mayeda, Ray: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0988_04_Mayeda
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After the passing of Ray Mayeda's mother, Ray's father sent his two sisters and younger brother to live in Japan with their grandmother. Later, Ray's father and Ray went to live in Japan too. After living in Japan for a few years, in 1939, Ray returned to the United States.
Ray attended Coronado High School and got good grades. He credits his education in Japan for doing well in high school. In addition to Ray's academic studies, he was elected student body treasurer and ran track. Ray was popular with his peers and had many friends.
On December 7, 1941, Ray's life changed when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Many of Ray's friends treated him differently at school, and Ray was forcibly removed to Santa Anita Assembly Center and then to Poston, AZ.
Ray relocated alone because his father was in Crystal City, Texas, and his older brother volunteered for the Army in 1942. Life in the camp was tough, and Ray had to care for himself.
Ray graduated from high school in the camp and left Poston to work in Chicago, IL. Soon after, he found a better job working as a bookkeeper. Ray saved enough money to attend the University of Minnesota, and when his finances ran low, he volunteered for the Army.
Ray started his career as an auditor working in Japan at the Civil Censorship Detachment (CCD) during the occupation. Next, he was a translator in Tokyo civil service and Okinawa civil service. Ray's second time in Japan was with the Air Force Audit Agency and working around Asia. When Ray retired, Northrop offered him a job and traveled to Korea, Saudi Arabia, and various states in the United States for auditing.
In Ray's retirement years, he enjoys playing golf and going on cruises. Ray has been married to the love of his life for 57 years and has three children and three grandchildren. Ray hopes his grandchildren have a good education and a job they enjoy. For the future of America, he hopes there are no more wars.
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Language
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eng
Air Force
barbed wires
Barracks
career
childhood
children
CIC
Civil Censorship Detachment (CCD)
Community leaders
Crystal City
December 7th
evacuate
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
farm
Farming
FBI
friends
graduation
grandchildren
guard
Hakujin
high school
Higher education
home life
horse stables
Issei father
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
living conditions
Loyalty Questionnaire
Nisei
Nisei veterans
occupation
Pearl Harbor
Poston
retirement
Santa Ana Race Track
siblings
travel
volunteer
wife
work
World War Two
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Kenneth Takehara oral history interview, November 3, 2009
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/982-Takehara-Ken-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Apr 10
Location of Birth
Paia (Maui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
North Africa Deployment
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
The Gothic Line
Index
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Yes
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Kenneth Takehara oral history interview, part 3 of 3, November 3, 2009
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Takehara, Kenneth: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0982_03_Takehara
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Kenneth is joined by his wife for the last part of the interview. They discuss their family, which even includes a great grandchild. They also talk about the Amache concentration camp in Colorado and knowledge of the 442nd Regiment within the camps. They talk about the grandchildren reacting to finding out their grandpa was a soldier in the war. They finish up with a message for future generations.
Subject
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Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:09:36
Language
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eng
Date
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2009 November 03
Spatial Coverage
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Houston, Texas
442nd Regimental Combat Team
children
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
grandchildren
great grandchildren
Hawaii
Houston
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Joe Hilty oral history interview, October 31, 2009
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/979-Hilty-Joe-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Nov 19
Location of Birth
Spencerville, Ohio
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Joe Hilty oral history interview, part 2 of 2, October 31, 2009
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Hilty, Joe: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0979_02_Hilty
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Hiltey discusses how his captivity ends, meeting his wife and having children. Post-war, he discusses his employment, hobbies and goes to schools and speaks about his wartime experience. Hiltey leaves a message for his future great children and the next generation.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values
Military service--Veteran history
Industry and employment
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:26:33
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 October 31
children
dancing
liberate
post war
prisoner of war
siblings
war
World War Two
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Albert Lasseigne oral history interview, October 31, 2009
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/978-Lasseign-Albert-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Jan 13
Location of Birth
Lions, Louisiana
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Smiley
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Central Europe Campaign
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
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Yes
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Albert Lasseigne oral history interview, part 3 of 3, October 31, 2009
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Lasseigne, Albert: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0978_03_Lasseigne
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Lasseigne discusses how he meet his wife, children and grandchildren. He also shares a message for the future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Veteran history
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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0:13:16
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 October 31
Spatial Coverage
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Houston, Texas
children
family
grandchildren
legacy
post war
reunion
veteran
wife
-
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Oliver Goodall oral history interview, January 29, 2009
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/959-Goodall-Oliver-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 May 28
Location of Birth
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army Air Force
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Unit of Service
477th Medium Bombardment Group
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Oliver Goodall oral history interview, part 3 of 3, January 29, 2009
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Goodall, Oliver: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0959_03_Goodall
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Goodall discusses Daniel "Chappie" James; provides some thoughts regarding segregation and the Tuskegee Airmen; discusses a book "Chappie" wrote and their friendship; and talks about his post-military work. He then talks about meeting his first and second wives; discusses his children and their employment; and talks about the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen. Next, Goodall discusses President Obama; talks about the Islamic and Jewish communities; discusses his best and worst memories during his military service; provides a message to future generations; and describes his first flying experience. Lastly, Goodall shows and describes photographs fetauring his classmates at Tuskegee; his mother and stepfather; an honorary NAACP lunch; a Tuskegeee Airmen statute; and others.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Veteran history
Arts and literature
Industry and employment
Identity and values
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:51:19
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 January 29
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Alameda, California
Air Force
children
employment
photographs
post-military life
segregation
Tuskegee Airmen
wife
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Jumpei Mine oral history interview, November 23, 2008
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Aug 04
Location of Birth
Montebello, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Jumpy
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
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Jumpei Mine oral history interview, part 2 of 2, November 23, 2008
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Mine, Jumpei: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0954_02_Mine
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Jumpei Mine narrates photographs from his wartime.
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.
442nd
88s
88th division
C Company
camera
Chicago
children
civilians
D Company
dating
employment
Europe
European Theater
family
German soldiers
German weaponry
grenade
Issei parents
job
Livorno
M Company
marriage
niece
Olympics
overseas
photographs
pictures
Po Valley
post office
post war
Prisoners of War (POWs)
rations
siblings
sightseeing
souvenirs
World War Two
wounded in action (WIA)
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Jumpei Mine oral history interview, November 23, 2008
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Aug 04
Location of Birth
Montebello, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Jumpy
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
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Jumpei Mine oral history interview, part 1 of 2, November 23, 2008
Creator
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Mine, Jumpei: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0954_01_Mine
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An account of the resource
Jumpei "Jumpy" Mine is born on August 4, 1920, in Montebello, CA. Jumpei's father is a hard-working man. Jumpei's mother, Jen Mine, passes away early.
Jumpei grows up in Montebello and helps his father with farming. Jumpei's favorite sport is baseball. He has one sister, Chizuko, and one brother, Kay.
Jumpei discusses his school years from attending Laguna Elementary School in Montebello, high school, and Japanese Language School. His favorite activity at school is sports, especially baseball. During his free time, he rides his bike, goes hiking, and participates in Boy Scouts. On Sundays, he attends Christian Church in Montebello.
In 1939, he graduated high school and continued to help his father with farming. Jumpei recalls the Pearl Harbor aftermath. Jumpei's family goes to Santa Anita Assembly Center when evacuation orders are announced. After six months, Jumpei goes to Detroit, MI, for work, and then he is drafted into the Army.
After basic training, Jumpei goes overseas to Europe. He is assigned to Company D, Heavy Weapons. He shares a story of how his Squad Leader keeps the unit safe from the German soldiers.
When the war ends, Jumpei stays in Italy for three months before returning back to the United States. He goes to Chicago to reunite with his parents. Post-war, Jumpei looks for mechanic work.
442nd
88s
88th division
atomic bomb
baseball
bicycle
Boy Scouts
Chicago
Child rearing
childhood
childhood activities
children
Christian church
church
combat
Curfew
D Company
Draft
European Theater
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
farm
Farming
France
friends
German soldiers
Hawaii
Heavy Weapons
homecoming
Issei parents
Italy
Japan
Japanese American
job
Livorno
machine gunner
Naples
Nice
Nisei
Olympics
overseas
Pearl Harbor
post war
restrictions
Santa Anita
seasick
siblings
sports
squad leader
surrender
travel
weapons
World War Two
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Edward Tanaka oral history interview, November 19, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Dec 20
Location of Birth
St. Louis, Missouri
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Eddie
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
232nd Combat Engineer Company
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Germany
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Edward Tanaka oral history interview, part 3 of 3, November 19, 2008
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Tanaka, Edward: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0942_03_Tanaka
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Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Glenview, Illinois
Description
An account of the resource
Tanaka talks about his wife, children and grandchildren. He details his career and life after retirement. Tanaka also discusses food, the influential people in his life, and gives a message to future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Industry and employment
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:29:40
Language
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eng
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2008-19-11
career
children
food
post-war
retirement
wife
-
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Kay Maeda oral history interview, September 12, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/939-Maeda-Kay-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 May 22
Location of Birth
Hood River, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Civilian
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Kay Maeda oral history interview, part 1 of 1, September 12, 2008
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Maeda, Kay: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0939_01_Maeda
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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eng
Date
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2008 September 12
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Maeda talks about her parents immigrating from Japan to the United States, and her whereabouts during the attack on Pearl Harbor. After Executive Order 9066, Maeda and her family were forcibly removed first to Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility, then Tule Lake Concentration Camp, and lastly Minidoka Concentration Camp, and she talks about the living conditions and her experiences at all three locations. She then talks about leaving Minidoka to work at an orchard and experiencing discrimination while traveling to Oregon. Next, Maeda talks about her husband and his parents and their forced removal to Portland detention facility; and her husband’s military service and his war experiences, including his encounters with civilians in Italy. Lastly, Maeda talks about meeting her husband, describes the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and discusses her children and their occupations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Mass Removal ("Evacuation")
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Tule Lake
World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Pinedale
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
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00:59:54
Spatial Coverage
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Ontario, Oregon
100th Infantry Battalion
children
European Theater
Executive Order 9066
Farming
Issei
Minidoka
Nisei
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Albert Ouchi oral history interview, September 11, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/937-Ouchi-Albert-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Oct 21
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Al
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Rome-Arno Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Liberation of Dachau Subcamps
Index
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Yes
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Albert Ouchi oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 11, 2008
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Ouchi, Albert: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0937_03_Ouchi
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Ouchi gives a description of the members of his family from his children to his grandchildren and their accomplishments. He also gives a brief background into his father's life, which includes a lineage as a shogun in Fukuoka, Japan and the duties of a first born son to that region. Finally, he speaks about his sister that trained as a nurse and spent some time in the Navy.
Subject
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Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:16:50
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 September 11
children
family
Fukuoka
grandchildren
Japan
lobbyist
Navy
nurse
shogun
sister
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/934-Fujii-Thomas-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Feb 04
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Tom
Tommy
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, Thomas: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0934_04_Fujii
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Fujii talks about the military equipment he used during the Korean War. He describes about how old the C-rations were during the Korean War. He continues to discuss his journey back to the United States. He talks about being reassigned at Fort Lewis. He describes protecting an atomic facility. He discusses his courtship and marriage. He talks about his children and grandchildren. He explains how much he has shared about his war experiences. Fujii continues to describe his experiences with discrimination. He leaves a message for his family. He talks about the values that his parents gave to him. He shares his thoughts on oral history.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Post-World War II service
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:23:53
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 September 10
c-ration
children
discrimination
Fort Lewis
grandchildren
Korean War
marriage
military equipment
-
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James Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 May 28
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Jim
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Germany
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James Fujii oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, James: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0933_03_Fujii
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James Fujii felt the teachers were instrumental with the move to Nyssa. The teachers protected the Japanese Americans from discrimination. In 1944, James graduated high school. He recalls spending three and a half years in Nyssa during wartime.
In February 1945, James received his Army draft and went to Texas for basic training. Basic training lasted four months, and he went overseas to Germany.
At the end of 1945, James goes overseas to Dorndorf, Germany, for five to six months with the occupation forces. He says Dorndorf, Germany, was rebuilt by the American Army and did not look affected by wartime. It was evident the United States was trying to keep the peace by helping Germany rebuild.
After several months in Germany, James was discharged in 1946. He enrolled in college to learn about agriculture and worked on the family farm. James was married for 40 years to Susie, and they have five children and four grandchildren.
James discusses the contributions of the Japanese Americans during World War Two. James loves the United States and says it is the best place to live.
442nd
basic training
Berlin
children
citizenship
civilians
combat
discrimination
Draft
evacuation
Farming
front lines
Germany
grandchildren
Gresham
high school
Higher education
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
loyalty
Nisei
Oregon
overseas
patriotism
post war
Sansei
siblings
Switzerland
teachers
wife
World War Two
Yonsei
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Ray Shiiki oral history interview, September 9, 2008
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Jan 07
Location of Birth
Gresham, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Hood, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Presidio of Monterey, California
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Ray Shiiki oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 9, 2008
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Shiiki, Ray: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0931_03_Shiiki
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An account of the resource
Ray Shiiki is inducted at Fort Douglas, UT then goes to Camp Hood. He is assigned to the Tank Destroyer Outfit. After Camp Hood, he goes to Fort Snelling and is assigned as Supply Sergeant, F Company.
When Fort Snelling disbanded, the soldiers transfer to Presidio, Monterey. At Presidio, Ray remains with F Company and has the same duties at Fort Snelling. On some occasions, he visits San Francisco.
The war ends, and Ray discusses his thought on the atomic bomb dropping in Japan. After being discharged from the Army, Ray does not reenlist.
Post-war, Ray becomes an independent farmer with his brother, Tan. Also, Ray marries Mary Muramatsu and has three children. Ray describes photographs of his family and sports team. Ray values and appreciates his family and friends. He says he is grateful for the opportunity to make an oral history and share his war and camp experiences with future generations.
Army
atomic bombing
baseball
basic training
Block
Camp Hood
children
discharge
discrimination
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
farm
Farming
Fort Douglas
Fort Snelling
friends
friendships
future generations
grandchildren
Gresham
Hawaiian soldiers
induction
internment
Issei parents
kendo
marriage
Minidoka
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei veterans
oral history
photographs
Portland
post war
Presidio Monterey
relationship
Sansei
sports
World War Two
Yonsei
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Coolidge Wakai oral history interview, December 8, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Dec 02
Location of Birth
Kapaa, (Kauai) Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Cool
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
The Gothic Line
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Coolidge Wakai oral history interview, part 2 of 2, December 8, 2007
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Wakai, Coolidge: narrator
Yee, T.: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0844_02_Wakai
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Coolidge Wakai guarded thousands of POWs in the Po Valley when the war ended. Later, Coolidge was transferred from guarding the POWs to Headquarters Company as a cleric.
After the war, Coolidge returned to the United States. He participated in a parade for President Harry Truman. Coolidge explains there were mixed emotions about participating in the parade. He felt soldiers of the 100th and 442nd who were killed in action are the true heroes. The Niseis' contribution to the war showed that they worked hard, persevered, and were loyal.
President Truman's speech made Coolidge feel it was worth serving in the Military. President Truman recognized the Japanese Americans as loyal citizens. The Niseis were successful in the war because the Japanese American soldiers fought cohesively. The Niseis worked well together and trusted each other in battle.
After the parade in New Jersey, he traveled to the Panama Canal. He returned to Hawaii and had a festive homecoming celebration. Later, he went to the mainland to pursue his higher education at Grinnell College Iowa. In 1949, Coolidge graduated college and went to the University of Buffalo New York. He interned for one year at LA County General Hospital, then Coolidge received a fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He was the first Nisei to be accepted into the Mayo Clinic.
In 1958, Coolidge finished his fellowship at Mayo Clinic and returned to Hawaii to open his practice. Coolidge worked for 50 years before retiring. In 1956, Coolidge married Edith Yamasaki, and have four children and five grandchildren. Coolidge shares a message for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to remember the golden rule. Be honest, respect your country, be loyal, and do not bring shame to the family.
When the Government gave reparation to the Japanese Americans, Coolidge gave his reparations to the Cox family who hosted him and to Tully High School.
At the end of the interview, Coolidge narrated photographs from wartime and post-war.
100th
442nd
casualties
children
dating
discrimination
European Theater
family
friends
grandchildren
guard duty
Hawaii
Hawaiian identity
Hawaiian soldiers
headquarters company
high school
Higher education
homecoming
Issei
Issei parents
Italy
Japanese values
Killed in Action (KIA)
marriage
medical profession
newspapers
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei veterans
parade
photographs
post war
President Harry Truman
Prisoners of War (POWs)
reparations
siblings
Tanforan
travel (leisure)
war experiences
World War Two
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Larry Kazumura oral history interview, November 17, 2007
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/832-Kazumura-Larry-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Nov 07
Location of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Shorty
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Belvedere
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
The Gothic Line
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Vosges
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Yes
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Larry Kazumura oral history interview, part 3 of 3, November 17, 2007
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Kazumura, Larry: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0832_03_Kazumura
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An account of the resource
Kazumura talks about his hosptial visit after he drank gasoline by accident; discusses getting new boots; talks about his Army friendships; talks about how he helped save a wounded soldier; and discusses his combat experiences at Hill 140. Next, Kazumura talks about receiving the Bronze Star; his relationship with Lieutenant [Burns]; tells a story regarding a fellow soldier's supply detail; and talks about the end of the war. Kazumura also talks about returning to the United States; discusses his wife and children; talks about moving to Seattle; discusses the achievements of Nisei veterans; and provides some thoughts regarding citizenship and his Army service. Lastly, Kazumura provides a message to future generations; discusses his post-war employment and schooling; talks about his favorite airplane while working at Boeing; and shows a picture of himself with Lieutenant [Burns] that was taken at Camp Shelby for an issue of the Stars and Stripes newspaper.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--European Theater
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
World War II--Veteran history
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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0:58:19
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007 November 17
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Bellevue, Washington
Bronze Star
children
combat experiences
employment
friendships
Hill 140
hospital
Lieutenant
uniform
wife
-
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Frank Saburo Sato oral history interview, November 17, 2007
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/827-Sato-Frank-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Mar 16
Location of Birth
Woodinville, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Air Force
Index
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Yes
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Frank Saburo Sato oral history interview, part 3 of 4, November 17, 2007
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Sato, Frank Saburo: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0827_03_Sato
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Sato discusses his Presidential appointments in the Department of Transportation and Department of Veterans Affairs under the Carter and Reagan administrations. He provides some thoughts regarding being one the first Japanese American Presidential appointees; talks about his experiences with discrimination prior to his appointments; discusses his duties while in the Department of Transportation; and talks about his experiences meeting President Carter. He then talks about his involvement with the redress movement; discusses the reasons why he took the Department of Transportation job; and talks about his relationship with Walter Mondale. Next, Sato talks about the importance of the redress movement; discusses his brother's military service; provides some thoughts regarding President Carter and President Reagan; and discusses his service as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Lastly, Sato talks about sharing stories with his children and grandchildren regarding his life experiences including his time spent in incarceration camps.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Laws and legislation--redress and reparations
Industry and employment
Community activities--Associations and organizations
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:55:53
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007 November 16
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Bellevue, Washington
children
discrimination
employment
grandchildren
incarceration camps
post-war life
President Carter
President Ronald Reagan
redress
-
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Frank Saburo Sato oral history interview, November 17, 2007
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/827-Sato-Frank-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Mar 16
Location of Birth
Woodinville, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Air Force
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Frank Saburo Sato oral history interview, part 2 of 4, November 16, 2007
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Sato, Frank Saburo: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0827_02_Sato
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Sato provides some thoughts regarding forced removal; and discusses his experiences at Puyallup temporary detention facility and Minidoka Concentration Camp including living conditions and the weather. He then discusses his brothers' military service; visiting Europe with his brother post-war; and discusses the end of the war and moving to Minnesota after leaving [Minidoka]. Sato then talks about his father's post-war employment; moving back to the west coast; attending college; and his ROTC commission and service in the Air Force. Lastly, Sato discusses his experiences with discrimination while trying to get a job; his civilian job with the Air Force; traveling for work; the importance of Nisei veterans; discusses his Presidential appointments; and talks about his wife and children.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Minidoka
Japanese Americans--World War II
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:52:55
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007 November 16
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Bellevue, Washington
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Air Force
brother
children
employment
military service
Minidoka Concentration Center
MIS
Puyallup Temporary Detention Center
wife
-
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Kenichi Muranaga oral history interview, October 22, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Dec 24
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Campaigns/Battles
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
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Kenichi Muranaga oral history interview, part 3 of 3, October 22, 2007
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Muranaga, Kenichi: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0818_03_Muranaga
Description
An account of the resource
After the war, Kenichi Muranaga gets married in 1946 and works serval jobs before starting his laundromat business in 1963. Kenichi and Yoshiko have one son, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Kenichi is proud of his family, especially of his brother Kiyoshi. Kenichi says Kiyoshi is a true soldier. Anyone who knows Kiyoshi would say the same. He is an outstanding soldier who goes beyond the call of duty.
Kenichi recalls his family receiving a letter that Kiyoshi's Department of the Army Civilian Award (DAC) is upgraded to the Medal of Honor. The whole Muranaga family travels to Washington DC for the ceremony.
On the day of the ceremony, there are at least 20 recipients of the Medal of Honor. Kenichi discusses the contribution of the Nisei legacy and what it means to be in a segregated unit.
Although the government gives reparations, Kenichi shares his sentiments on the issue.
100th
442nd
basic training
business
Camp Blanding
children
citizenship
family
friends
Issei
Issei father
Japanese American
Japanese American soldier
Japanese values
Killed in Action (KIA)
marriage
Medal of Honor
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei solider
post war
Racism
reparations
Sansei
segregated unit
segregation
siblings
World War Two
Yonsei
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Robert Sugimoto oral history interview, October 15, 2007
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Location of Birth
Salinas, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Presidio of Monterey, California
Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Korea
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Robert Sugimoto oral history interview, part 5 of 5, October 15, 2007
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Sugimoto, Robert: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0816_05_Sugimoto
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Robert Sugimoto moves to California from Detroit with his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew. He enrolls in television school and graduates six months later. Robert works several jobs before buying an appliance store. He operates a store called Bob's TV for over 40 years.
Post-war, Robert meets Keiko Matsubara at Armstrong Business College in Berkeley. Robert and Keiko date for a year before getting married in 1949. Robert and Keiko have one son, two daughters, and eight grandchildren.
Robert shares a message with his grandchildren.
business
business school
children
dating
education
family
future generations
GI Bill
grandchildren
Japanese American
jobs
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldier
Nisei veterans
post war
Sansei
Yonsei
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Yoshiro Tokiwa oral history interview, October 14, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Apr 29
Location of Birth
Pismo, California
Incarceration Facilities
Salinas Temporary Detention Facility
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
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Yoshiro Tokiwa oral history interview, part 3 of 3, October 14, 2007
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Tokiwa, Yoshiro: narrator
Garvey, John: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0815_03_Tokiwa
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At Camp Shelby, Yoshiro Tokiwa describes the living conditions and meals. He leaves Camp Shelby to go to Fort Meade. Yoshiro receives orders to go overseas to join the 442nd.
He travels overseas on USS Washington. The voyage takes two weeks for the soldiers to land in Italy. He could not tell his family where he is going, no letters are permitted. On the ship, he has kitchen police duties.
When Yoshiro lands in Naples, Italy, Yoshiro goes to Caiazzo, where the replacement depot is. Yoshiro has training in foreign weapons. At the end of April 1945, and Germany surrenders two days later.
In Italy, Yoshiro sees his cousin Rudy Tokiwa. Yoshiro's other cousin Duke Tokiwa (Rudy's brother) is also overseas but in Germany.
The war ends, and Yoshiro returns to the United States. He lands in New Jersey and drives his jeep cross country back to California. Along the way, he makes a few stops to visits friends.
Post-war, Yoshiro goes to school at San Jose State College and UC Berkeley. He majors in biochemistry. After graduating he works at two labs at the California Department of Health Services. Later he works in different fields dealing with carcinogens. Yoshiro explains the PCD compliance agreement and regulation for the museum exhibiting Military ships.
Yoshiro is remarried and has four children (two sons from his previous marriage and two step-daughters). Yoshiro is on the Board of Japanese American Service East Bay. This organization helps elderly Japanese Americans. Yoshiro is proud to serve with the 442nd.
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
442nd
award
Berkeley
Camp Shelby
children
college
correspondence
cousin
discharge
employment
Fort Meade
Germany surrender
GI Bill
homecoming
Italy
Japanese American
KP duty
married
meals
Naples
Nisei
Nisei veterans
oral history
Poston
ribbons
Salinas
ship
Social activities
surrender
swimming
swimming pool
travel
USS Hornet
USS Missouri
V-mail
victory ship
volunteer
weapons training
World War Two
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Janet Brown and Susan Hardwick oral history interview for William Hardwick, September 11, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Feb 23
Location of Birth
Martinsville, Indiana
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Janet Brown and Susan Hardwick oral history interview for William Hardwick, Part 1 of 2, September 11, 2007
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Brown, Janet: narrator
Hardwick, Susan: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0804_01_Brown
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Janet Brown Hardwick and Susan Hardwick come from a family of men who serves their country. Their great-grandfather serves in the Civil War, and their father, Bill Hardwick, is part of the 36th Infantry Regiment during World War Two. Following their father's passing, the Hardwick sisters embark on a journey to thank the heroes who save their father, in the Lost Battalion rescue.
The journey being when Janet watches a television special on the 442nd. After researching, Janet corresponds with a Nisei veteran, and Janet's thank you letter becomes published.
On a holiday trip, the Hardwick sisters visit the Japanese American Memorial in Washington D.C. and leave a photo of their father with a thank you note. This gesture opens the door to networking with more Nisei veterans and learning about the Nisei legacy. Furthermore, an invite to the 442nd reunion.
Although Janet and Susan's father did not discuss his wartime experience much, he did express his gratitude and admiration for the 442nd. He says the 442nd are the only ones who can get the job done and rescued the Lost Battalion.
Janet and Susan talk about sharing the history of the Japanese Americans with their family and future generations. The heroic actions of the 442nd save their father's life and gave them valuable time together before his passing.
442nd
childhood
children
Company I
correspondence
family
friendship
Go For Broke
Hawaii
Hawaiian soldiers
internment camp
Japanese American
K Company
Lost Battalion
Mainland soldiers
morals
newspapers
Nisei legacy
Nisei veteran story
prisoner of war
Purple Heart
reunion
veterans
Vosges
Vosges Mountains
war stories
World War Two
wounded in action (WIA)
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Ray Wells and Julian Quayles oral history interview, September 8, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 May 05
Location of Birth
Eagle, Colorado
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
Campaigns/Battles
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Ray Wells oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 8, 2007
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Wells, Ray: narrator
Quayles, Julian: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0800_04_Wells
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Ray Wells's interview is combined with Julian Quayles.
Wartime is a heavy discussion. However, in this interview, Ray Wells and Julian Quayles talk about the lighter side of World War Two. Both men highlight areas of v-mail, homecoming, and post-war life.
The USO and V-mail bring high morale to the troops during wartime. Ray and Julian both agree that V-mail is an important aspect of the soldiers' morale. Ray says V-mail is like a piece of their home. There are not many opportunities to write correspondences if you are on the frontline. If you are in the hospital, you have more of a chance to write letters. If you are injured, the Red Cross can assist you with your correspondence(s).
When Ray is in the hospital, he recalls helping another soldier write his correspondence. Both Ray and Julian receive correspondence from their mother while overseas. Ray and Julian say there is censorship when you write your correspondences. You are limited in what you can say.
Both Ray and Julian discuss their homecoming to the mainland. After World War Two, Julian pursues his law degree and starts his practice. Julian remains active in the Military and retires as a Colonel JAG Officer. As for Ray, he goes to Okinawa, Japan, and the Korean War. Moreover, each man becomes a father and have grandchildren.
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The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
video/m4v
141st Texas Infantry Battalion
36th Division
censorship
chaplin
children
correspondence
El Paso
family
front line
Geneva Convention
Germany
great grandchildren
Higher education
homecoming
hospital
infantry
interrogate
interrogations
Italy
JAG
Japan
Killed in Action (KIA)
Korean War
military occupation
morale
mother
occupation
Okinawa
overseas
post war
Prisoners of War (POW)
Red Cross
reserves
retirement
siblings
souvenirs
Texas
V-mail
veteran
veteran history
wounded in action (WIA)
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Ray Wells and Julian Quayles oral history interview, September 8, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Jan 15
Location of Birth
Staunton, Virginia
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
Campaigns/Battles
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Julian Quayles oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 8, 2007
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Quayles, Julian: narrator
Wells, Ray: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0801M_04_Quayles
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An account of the resource
Julian Quayles' interview is combined with Ray Wells.
Wartime is a heavy discussion. However, in this interview, Ray Wells and Julian Quayles talk about the lighter side of World War Two. Both men highlight areas of v-mail, homecoming, and post-war life.
The USO and V-mail bring high morale to the troops during wartime. Ray and Julian both agree that V-mail is an important aspect of the soldiers' morale. Ray says V-mail is like a piece of their home. There are not many opportunities to write correspondences if you are on the frontline. If you are in the hospital, you have more of a chance to write letters. If you are injured, the Red Cross can assist you with your correspondence(s).
When Ray is in the hospital, he recalls helping another soldier write his correspondence. Both Ray and Julian receive correspondence from their mother while overseas. Ray and Julian say there is censorship when you write your correspondences. You are limited in what you can say.
Both Ray and Julian discuss their homecoming to the mainland. After World War Two, Julian pursues his law degree and starts his practice. Julian remains active in the Military and retires as a Colonel JAG Officer. As for Ray, he goes to Okinawa, Japan, and the Korean War. Moreover, each man becomes a father and has grandchildren.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
141st Texas Infantry Battalion
36th Division
censorship
chaplin
children
correspondence
El Paso
family
front line
Geneva Convention
Germany
grandchildren
great grandchildren
Higher education
homecoming
hospital
infantry
interrogate
interrogation
Italy
JAG
Japan
Killed in Action (KIA)
Korean War
military occupation
morale
mother
occupation
Okinawa
overseas
post war
Prisoners of War (POW)
Red Cross
reserves
retirement
siblings
souvenirs
Texas
V-mail
veteran
wounded in action (WIA)
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Yukio Okutsu oral history interview, March 1, 2002
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Yes
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Yukio Okutsu oral history interview, part 7 of 7, March 1, 2002
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0256_07_Okutsu
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Okutsu, Yukio: narrator
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Yukio Okutsu describes his employment after the war, getting married, and his children.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--American Japanese
World War II--Veterans
Industry and employment
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:16:35
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
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2002-03-01
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hilo, Hawaii
asbestos
children
employment
family
fishing
marriage
Nisei veterans
scuba diving
watch maker
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Gary Uchida oral history interview, April 1, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/338-Uchida-Gary-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1914 Mar 15
Location of Birth
Waimea (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp McCoy, Wisconsin
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Campaigns/Battles
North Africa Deployment
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Gary Uchida and Vicki Sakoda oral history interview, part 4 of 4, April 1, 2003
Creator
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Uchida, Gary: narrator
Sakoda, Vicki: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2003OH0338_04_Uchida
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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The size or duration of the resource.
0:16:06
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 April 01
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Description
An account of the resource
Uchida describes his return to work at the Halekulani Hotel after the War. He also describes his family including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Uchida's daughter, Vicki Sakoda discusses on camera the importance of passing generational wisdom down through storytelling.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
children
family
generational wisdom
Honolulu
hotel
marriage
-
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Arthur Warren Cunningham oral history interview, September 7, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/797-Cunningham-Arthur-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Dec 06
Location of Birth
Virginia
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wheeler, Georgia
Unit of Service
141st Infantry Regiment
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Arthur Warren Cunningham oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 7, 2007
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Cunningham, Arthur Warren: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0797_03_Cunningham
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Arthur Warren Cunningham continues to talks about having trench foot. He shares his best experiences during his military service. He talks about the capture of his Commander Marty Higgins. He explains how he reconnected with the 141st Infantry Battalion. He describes his interactions with civilians. He talks about the end of World War Two. He discusses his Commander Joe Sanchez. He talks about returning to farming. He also talks about his electrical work. He describes his wife and children. He shares the lessons he got from his parents. He explains the extent to which he shares his war stories with his family.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Veteran history
World War II--European Theater
Industry and employment
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:20:52
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007 September 07
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
San Antonio, Texas
141st Infantry Battalion
children
discharge
employment
Marty Higgins
post-war
trench foot
wife
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Kuwashi Iwataki oral history interview, February 23, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/329-Iwataki-Kuwashi-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Mar 06
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Kuwa
Location of Basic Training
Camp Roberts, California
Camp Robinson, Arkansas
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Kuwashi Iwataki oral history interview, part 6 of 6, February 23, 2003
Creator
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Iwataki, Kuwashi: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2003OH0329_06_Iwataki
Description
An account of the resource
Iwasaki talks about his children and their occupations; discusses his grandchildren; talks about the history of his last name; and discusses the contributions of Nisei soldiers in regards to the community. He then provides a message to his children and future generations regarding education and discrimination; provides his thoughts regarding 9/11; and discusses his reasons for participating in the Hanashi Oral History Program. Lastly, Iwasaki shows a describes a booklet his children created for him that features photographs of him taken in California and at Camp Roberts in Arkansas; photographs of his grandfather and relatives in Japan; and other photographs of his family.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:24:57
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 February 23
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
children
discrimination
education
family
Hanashi
Nisei soldiers
occupation
photographs
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Kuwashi Iwataki oral history interview, February 23, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/329-Iwataki-Kuwashi-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Mar 06
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Kuwa
Location of Basic Training
Camp Roberts, California
Camp Robinson, Arkansas
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Kuwashi Iwataki oral history interview, part 5 of 6, February 23, 2003
Creator
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Iwataki, Kuwashi: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2003OH0329_05_Iwataki
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An account of the resource
Iwasaki talks about the end of the war and returning to the United States where he participated in a parade in New York. He then talks about corresponding with his wife while overseas, and discusses seeing his daughter prior to going overseas. Next, Iwasaki talks about his post-war life including discussing traveling across the United States during his move back to California, and going to school. Lastly, Iwasaki talks about how he met his wife and her employment; recreational activities; and discusses his children including talking about his daughter who was active in the redress movement.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Social activities
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:47
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 February 23
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
children
correspondence
marriage
parade
post-war life
redress
wife
-
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Masato Inouye oral history interview, February 22, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/327-Inouye-Masato-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Jan 07
Location of Birth
San Luis Obispo, California
Incarceration Facilities
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Mas
Location of Basic Training
Fort Dix, New Jersey
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Masato Inouye oral history interview, part 6 of 6, February 22, 2003
Creator
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Inouye, Masato: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2003OH0327_06_Inouye
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An account of the resource
Inouye discusses General Ridgway; talks about his experiences an an interpreter; and discusses his desire to join the foreign service. He then talks about his post-war military service experiences; receiving the Legion of Merit; and discusses the reasons why he served in the military. Next, Inouye discusses his retirement; talks about his children and grandchildren; and discusses the legacy of Nisei veterans. Lastly, Inouye shows and describes a newspaper clipping featuring an interview of himself, and correspondence from General Hayashi and General Lemnitzer.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Veteran history
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:22:45
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 February 22
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
children
correspondence
grandchildren
interpreter
Nisei veterans
post-war life
-
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Title
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Seichi Sakaida oral history interview, August 26, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Jul 09
Location of Birth
Ookala, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
The Gothic Line
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Title
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Seichi Sakaida oral history interview, part 2 of 2, August 26, 2007
Creator
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Sakaida, Seichi: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2007OH0796_02_Sakaida
Description
An account of the resource
Seichi Sakaida discusses his leaders and squad members. He is in basic training for almost a year before deployment overseas. He lands in Naples, Italy. Seichi is in K Company and the mortar pool unit. His duty is to support the infantrymen.
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.
100th
442nd
artillery fire
basic training
Bruyeres-Biffontaine
camera
children
convoy
Draft
employment
family
friendly fire
front lines
General Dahlquist
German soldiers
Gothic Line
grandchildren
guard duty
Hawaiian soldiers
homecoming
Issei parents
Japanese American soldiers
K Company
Killed in Action (KIA)
Lieutenant
Lost Battalion
Mainland
Mainland soldiers
mortar shells
mortar squad
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
photographs
platoon
Po Valley
post war
prisoner of war
replacement soldiers
reunion
Sansei
seasick
siblings
squad
trench foot
volunteering
wounded in action (WIA)
Yonsei
-
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Title
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Mike Yoshio Kubota oral history interview, January 26, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/325-Kubota-Mike-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Aug 30
Location of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
China, Burma, India Theater
Central Burma Campaign
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Mike Yoshio Kubota oral history interview, part 6 of 6, January 26, 2003
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kubota, Mike Yoshio: narrator
Yee, Marie: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2003OH0325_06_Kubota
Description
An account of the resource
Kubota discusses meeting his wife and being married for 45 years. Post-war, Kubota and his wife move to California where he finds a job at the VA Hospital in West Los Angeles. He works for teh VA Hospital for 25 years before retiring. Kubota and his wife have children and grandchildren. He shares wartime experiences and shares advice for the future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:12:19
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 January 26
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
Burma
California
children
employment
family
Nisei soldier
Nisei veterans
Sansei
wartime
Yonsei
-
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Mitsusuke Fujimoto oral history interview, January 26, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/323-Fujimoto-Mitsusuke-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Nov 18
Location of Birth
Oso Flaco, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Mitz
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Mitsusuke and Terrie Fujimoto oral history interview, part 4 of 4, January 26, 2003
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fujimoto, Mitsusuke: narrator
Fujimoto, Terrie: narrator
Okinaka, Bobby: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2003OH0323_04_Fujimoto
Description
An account of the resource
Fujimoto discusses about how he met his wife and his children. Fujimoto's daughter (Terrie) is interviewed about her father. Fujimoto also give a message to future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:13:10
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 January 26
children
family
values
wife
-
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Title
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Fred Matsumura oral history interview, January 25, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/322-Matsumura-Fred-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Apr 14
Location of Birth
Molokai, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Fred Matsumura oral history interview, part 4 of 4, January 25, 2003
Creator
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Matsumura, Fred: narrator
Amano, Iris: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2003OH0322_04_Matsumura
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:21:25
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 January 25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
Description
An account of the resource
Matsumura discusses his wife and children, education at Northrop Aeronautical Institute and work at an airline. He also discusses recreational activities he has enjoyed throughout his life, storytelling with fellow servicemen at reunions, music and dancing, as well as concluding thoughts about his service in the War.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Veteran history
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment--Aerospace industry
442nd Regimental Combat Team
children
Christianity
I Company
marriage
music
reunion
United Service Organizations (USO)
-
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Title
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Clarence Tamayori and Robert Nagata oral history interview, August 26, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/794-Tamayori-Clarence-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Jun 18
Location of Birth
Lahaina, (Maui) Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
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Clarence Tamayori oral history interview, part 5 of 5, August 26, 2007
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2007OH0794_05_Tamayori
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Tamayori, Clarence: narrator
Nagata, Robert: narrator
Description
An account of the resource
The interview with Clarence Yayoi Tamayori is combined with Robert Tokuo Nagata.
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.
442nd
Anzio beach
Belvedere
Champagne Campaign
children
discharged
duties
employment
European Theater
family
front line
Geneva
German POWs
German soldiers
Germany
GI Bill
Go For Broke
Gothic Line
grandchildren
guard duty
holding pattern
homecoming
Issei parents
Italy
K Company
Lost Battalion
M Company
married
Mount Fogarito
Nice
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
Po Valley
Sansei
shell shock
trench foot
World War Two
Yonsei
-
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Title
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Clarence Tamayori and Robert Nagata oral history interview, August 26, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/794-Tamayori-Clarence-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Mar 23
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Dublin Core
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Title
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Robert Nagata oral history interview, part 5 of 5, August 26, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nagata, Robert: narrator
Tamayori, Clarence: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2007OH0795_05_Nagata
Description
An account of the resource
The interview with Clarence Yayoi Tamayori is combined with Robert Tokuo Nagata.
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.
442nd
Anzio beach
Belvedere
Champagne Campaign
children
discharged
duties
employment
European Theater
family
Geneva
German Prisoners of War (POWs)
German soldiers
Germany
GI Bill
Go For Broke
Gothic Line
grandchildren
guard duty
holding pattern
homecoming
Issei parents
Italy
K Company
Lost Battalion
M Company
marriage
married
Mount Fogarito
Nice
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
Po Valley
Sansei
shell shock
trench foot
World War Two
Yonsei
-
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Title
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William Omoto oral history interview, October 23, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/315-Omoto-William-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Dec 15
Location of Birth
San Jose, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
The Gothic Line
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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William Omoto oral history interview, part 5 of 5, October 23, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Omoto, William: narrator
Yoneshige, David: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2002OH0315_05_Omoto
Description
An account of the resource
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. Next, Omoto talks about his wife, children, and grandchildren; meeting his wife while at Poston incarceration camp; and discusses the legacy and accomplishments of the 100th and 442nd. Lastly, Omoto discusses the 9/11 attack; and provides a message to future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Military service--Veteran history
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:30:15
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 October 23
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Las Vegas, Nevada
100th Infantry Battalion
442nd Regimental Combat Team
9/11
children
discharge
employment
post-war life
wife
-
Dublin Core
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Title
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Harry Fukasawa oral history interview, October 23, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/314-Fukusawa-Harry-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Aug 24
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Harry Fukasawa oral history interview, part 4 of 4, October 23, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fukasawa, Harry: narrator
Okinaka, Bobby: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2002OH0314_04_Fukasawa
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:26:38
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 October 23
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Description
An account of the resource
Fukasawa talks about what V-E day was like in Italy and New York . He explains what he did in Europe after the war and describes his journey home. He talks about memories of his mother. Fukasawa discusses his jewelry making education. He then goes on to talk about his wife, children, and grandchildren. He gives his advice for future generations and then he talks about the 100th Battalion Veterans Club.
children
family
horrors of war
Los Angeles
post-war life
V-E Day
veterans' association
wife
-
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Title
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Warren Tamura oral history interview, October 22, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/311-Tamura-Warren-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jul 04
Location of Birth
Caldwell, Idaho
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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Warren Tamura oral history interview, part 4 of 4, October 22, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Tamura, Warren: narrator
Dojiri, Michelle: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2002OH0311_04_Tamura
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:16:24
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 October 22
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Description
An account of the resource
Tamura describes post-War life in the United States, both moving to different military installations and his return to civilian life. He describes his attempt to revive the family truck farming business, but it proved unprofitable so he farmed alfalfa with his wife. He took a second job working in a fertilizer factory while his wife also took work at a hospital. He then describes his family life and parting thoughts for the future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment
alfalfa
children
family
Farming
fertilizer
football
prejudices
racial discrimination
-
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Title
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Paul Bannai oral history interview, September 15, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/307-Bannai-Paul-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Jul 04
Location of Birth
Delta, Colorado
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Leyte Campaign
New Guinea Campaign
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Philippine Islands
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Paul Bannai oral history interview, part 7 of 8, September 15, 2002
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Bannai, Paul: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0307_07_Bannai
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Paul Takao Bannai likes to be active in the community, but there is not enough time. Paul is part of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) for more than 60 years. Paul would like to put more time into helping Go For Broke. However, if they need him for anything, he is willing to be there for the organization.
Paul also goes to high schools and universities to speak to students about evacuation and his military service. Paul is a member of the Nikkei International Association. Nikkei International Association's goal is to maintain the relationship with other Japanese Americans overseas and promote the Japanese heritage. Later, Paul discovers he is part of a Fukushima-Ken Kenjin-Kai.
Paul explains he is active in the community because he likes helping others. Therefore, Paul teaches his children the value of helping others. Although, he does not share his wartime shares with his children. Paul's two daughters were active in the court cases for Gordon Hirabayashi, Fred Korematsu, and Minoru Yasui. Therefore they are familiar with the Japanese American experience.
Paul discusses different ways of recording history through oral histories, books, and photographs. By recording history, the purpose is to retain the experiences of the Nisei to educate others. Paul loves photography and has over 400 albums of photos. He likes to record events of other people through photographs.
books
children
community involvement
community organizations
family
Go For Broke
grandchidlren
Japanese American National Museum
Japanese American soldier
lawsuit
marriage
morals
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
oral history
photographs
photography
reunions
Sansei
values
Veterans Affairs
wartime
wife
World War Two
Yonsei
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Frank Tadao Matsuda oral history interview, August 25, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Jan 09
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Joker
Mac
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Belvedere
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Frank Tadao Matsuda oral history interview, part 3 of 3, August 25, 2007
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Matsuda, Frank Tadao: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0793_03_Matsuda
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Frank Matsuda talks about the Nisei legacy and how their service opens the door for many Asians. The 442nd receives 20 to 21 medals, and K Company received two of the medals. Frank feels many other soldiers deserve recognition for their service, especially the medics for their service and bravery. Frank reflects on those who serviced in the Army and is killed in action at a young age.
After Frank's service in the Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team, K Company, He moves to Chicago to be near his sister and school. Frank gets married to Yuri L. Satow Matsuda. They have three children and three grandchildren. Eventually Frank moves back to Seattle because his father is ill.
Frank feels the situation is improving for the next generations after the war. Frank is proud of his kids and grandchildren. He wishes they do their best, be happy and healthy.
442nd
442nd Regimental Combat
Chicago
children
dating
discrimination
employment
enemy alien
evacuation orders
Executive Order 9066
family
Higher education
homecoming
Issei parents
Japanese American
K Company
Killed in Action (KIA)
married
Medal of Honor
medals & awards
medic
music
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Pearl Harbor
post war
Pullayup Assembly Center
Racism
Sansei
school
Seattle
sibling
Social activities
World War Two
Yonsei
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Frank Tadao Matsuda oral history interview, August 25, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Jan 09
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Joker
Mac
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Belvedere
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Title
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Frank Tadao Matsuda oral history interview, part 2 of 3, August 25, 2007
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Matsuda, Frank Tadao: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0793_02_Matsuda
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Frank Matsuda hears the news the Army is accepting Japanese American volunteers. Frank signs up to volunteer and returns to camp to take his physical exam. He passes the physical exam and goes to Camp Shelby for basic training. Frank is a BAR man (Browning Aumotatic Riffle man) assigned to the first squad, 3rd platoon.
Frank discusses the treatment of African Americans in Mississippi. Frank shares some experiences he sees in Hattiesburg regarding segregation. The people in Hattiesburg are indifferent to the Japanese Americans in the South.
At Camp Shelby, there are mainland and Hawaiian soldiers. Frank addresses the division between the mainlanders and Hawaiian. There are talks of disbandment of the Japanese American unit and Frank explains how the issue is resolved.
Frank goes overseas to Europe. His first artillery fire happens north of Rome and he sees a dead body for the first time. This is a moment he cannot forget. The day after the Last Battalion, Frank encounters a mortar barrage (Vosges Mountain) and is hit in four places on his body. James Okubo (medic) helps him, and Frank wakes up in the hospital.
After being wounded, Frank is on limited service and works in the mortar pool unit. Frank hears the 442nd is going back to Italy and asks his Captain if he can go back with the outfit. Frank receives approval and is assigned back to K Company.
Frank did not interact with civilians much because he is in battle. Frank recalls the civilians knowing the war is over before he did. Frank returns to the United States after a month or two when the war ends. He is discharged at Fort Douglas, Utah, and goes back to Seattle, Washington. Shortly after, Frank goes to live in Chicago with his sister. Post-war, Frank gets married and has children.
442nd
442nd Regimental Combat Team
artillery fire
barrage
basic training
bible
Camp Shelby
Cassino
children
civilians
discharge
discrimination
employment
Executive Order 9066
Fort Douglas
German guns
German soldiers
German tanks
Gothic Line
Hawaiian soldiers
helmet
Hill 140
homecoming
hospital
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese American soldier
K Company
Katonk
Killed in Action
last push
liberty ship
marching
married
Medal of Honor
medic
Mississippi
mortar barrage
Nisei
Nisei legacy
physical
pidgin
platoon
point system
post war
prisoner of war
Racism
rifle
Rohwer Concentration Camp
Rome
Sansei
seasick
segregation
Senninbari
shower
souvenirs
squad
trench foot
volunteer
Vosges
wounded in action
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Masaru Frank Yoshida oral history interview, August 18, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 14
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Masaru Frank Yoshida oral history interview, part 3 of 3, August 18, 2007
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Yoshida, Masaru Frank: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0791_03_Yoshida
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Yoshida discusses his family and the end of the war. He details about his discharge and post-war life. Lastly Yoshida discusses about the units Medal of Honor upgrades, the legacy of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and leaves a message to future generations.
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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00:38:07
Language
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eng
Date
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2007-08-18
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
442nd Regimental Combat Team
children
family
legacy of Japanese American soldiers
post-war life
wife
-
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Tadayoshi Sugiyama oral history interview, August 18 and September 19, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 May 18
Location of Birth
San Francisco, California
Incarceration Facilities
Turlock Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Nickname
Tad
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Tadayoshi Sugiyama oral history interview, part 4 of 5, September 19, 2007
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Sugiyama, Tadayoshi: narrator
Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0790_04_Sugiyama
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Tadayoshi Sugiyama discusses the two forms of citizenship. One by birth and one by bloodline. Although Japanese Americans are born in the United States, their treatment after Pearl Harbor shows otherwise. Tadayoshi says the FBI has a lot of information about the Japanese Americans' activities on Terminal Island. Tadayoshi says that the same thing happened to the Japanese Americans in San Francisco when Pearl Harbor happens.
At Gila River and overseas, Tadayoshi encounters different types of Japanese dialects. For example, at camp there is a mixture of city and country people with contrasting Japanese dialogue. Moreover, there is a perception that Japanese Americans do not speak Japanese. When Tadayoshi goes to Nikko, the locals are surprised to see a Japanese in an American uniform and speaking Japanese. The same thing happens when he visits his relatives in Shimizu on a ten-day furlough.
Overseas Tadayoshi is an interpreter with the War Crimes Investigation for two Captains who are lawyers. Despite working on war crime cases during occupations, Tadayoshi does not see any finalization of his investigations. A particular case his shares is Captain Kaneko.
The war impacts the lives of Japanese locals in many ways. Tadayoshi is surprised about the social responsibility in public and describes some situations he witnessed. Tadayoshi's mother says this is an effect of war. War changes people, and we should not judge people too harshly.
Tadayoshi's parents leave Gila River in 1945 and rebuild their lives. Post-war, Tadayoshi furthers his education and moves to Los Angeles. He has two daughters and two grandchildren. Tadayoshi reflects on the Nisei contribution and the legacy they worked for the next generations.
100th
442nd
camera
children
citizenship
cores
dialects
discharge
effects of war
employment
FBI
FBI arrest
furlough
GI Bill
Gila River
grandchildren
Hawaiian soldiers
Higher education
interpreter
interrogation
Issei
Issei parents
Japanese American
living conditions
Macarthur Headquarters
Mainland soldiers
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
natives
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei veterans
NYK Building
occupation
occupation of Japan.
Philippines
photographs
post war
radio
San Francisco
Sansei
siblings
Sugamo Prison
Terminal Island
war crimes
Yonsei
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Jim Jitsuo Tokushige oral history interview, July 14, 2007
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/789-Tokushige-Jim-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Dec 07
Location of Birth
Salinas, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Jim Jitsuo Tokushige oral history interview, part 4 of 4, July 14, 2007
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Tokushige, Jim Jitsuo: narrator
Wasserman, Laura: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0789_04_Tokushige
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Tokushige discuses the German POW camp at Fort Knox; his experiences while recuperating in Miami; and discusses his wife, children, and grandchildren. He then provides a message to future generations. Lastly, Tokushige shows and describes photographs taken at Fort Knox, of his father, family, wedding, and children; as well as showing and describing decorations he earned such as a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Subject
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World War II--Prisoners and prisons
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--Photography
Identity and values--Family
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:25:16
Language
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eng
Date
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2007 July 14
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Torrance, California
Bronze Star
children
German POWs
grandchildren
photographs
Purple Heart
wife
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William Sato oral history interview, September 14, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/302-Sato-William-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Aug 10
Location of Birth
Carlsbad, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Bill
Doc
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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William Sato oral history interview, part 5 of 5, September 14, 2002
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Sato, William: narrator
Tanaka, Diane: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0302_05_Sato
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An account of the resource
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 message to future generations regarding the importance of Nisei veterans. Next, Sato discusses the legacy of Nisei veterans; provide some thoughts regarding his military service; and discusses the importance of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and 100th Infantry Battalion. Lastly, Sato discusses his grandchildren; talks about moving back to South Pasadena, California; discusses his experiences with discrimination during his military service; talks about the 34th Division; and discusses his participation in veteran organizations and reunions.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:28:16
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 September 14
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Salt Lake City, Utah
children
Japan
medical profession
Nisei legacy
post-war life
veteran organizations
-
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Shigeru Iba oral history interview, September 14, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/301-Iba-Shigeru-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Apr 01
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Shig
Location of Basic Training
Camp Roberts, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
New Guinea Campaign
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Shigeru Iba oral history interview, part 4 of 5, September 14, 2002
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Iba, Shigeru: narrator
Nakamatsu, Karen: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0301_04_Iba
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Post-war, Shigeru Iba he meets his wife, Toshi Beverly Iba. They have been married for 54 years and have three children, Gary, Glenn, and Alan. Glenn has two sons, and Alan has two sons.
In 1946, Shigeru and his brother buys a nursery together called Rainbow Nursery. He works there until 1980. During Shigeru's retirement years, he stays active and starts a 49ers Club at the YMCA.
Shigeru shares his feeling on how the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) is classified pre and post-war. Iba's wife, Toshi Beverly Iba, joins the interview and speaks about her childhood in Japan after her mother's passing.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Military service--Veteran history
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:27:53
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 September 14
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
business
children
dating
employment
family
Japan
Japanese American
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei
post-war
Sansei
war
Yonsei
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Minoru Tsubota oral history interview, July 27, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/297-Tsubota-Minoru-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Dec 01
Location of Birth
Kent, Washington
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Min
Location of Basic Training
Camp Roberts, California
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Central Europe Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Champagne Campaign
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Rome-Arno Campaign
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Minoru Tsubota oral history interview, part 6 of 7, July 27, 2002
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Tsubota, Minoru: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0297_06_Tsubota
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Mr. Tsubota talks about returning home from the war where he was able to meet his young daughter again and was reunited with his wife and mother. He later began a career working in the insurance business. Mr. Tsubota discusses how he met his wife and describes their wedding at Camp Shelby. The remainder of the interview sees Mr. Tsubota reflecting on his later life, receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, and his granddaughters' interest in his military service.
Type
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Oral Histories
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
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video/m4v
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0:29:51
Language
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eng
Date
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2002 July 27
Spatial Coverage
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Seattle, Washington
alien land laws
children
family
military service
Nisei soldiers
wife
-
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Yoroku Ito oral history interview, June 29, 2007
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Jan 31
Location of Birth
Puunene, (Maui) Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Belvedere
Rome-Arno Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
The Gothic Line
URL
https://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/782-Ito-Yoroku-3.m4v
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Yoroku Ito oral history interview, part 3 of 3, June 29, 2007
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Ito, Yoroku: narrator
Miyamoto, P: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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2007OH0782_03_Ito
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Yoroku Ito discusses the German soldiers surrendering and the end of the war. At the end of the war, he is the Company Mail Clerk. Yoroku discusses helping the Lieutenant mail German items back to the mainland. The Lieutenant also gives Yoroku a few German souvenirs.
The C company is assigned to Leghorn for the German prisoners to clean up. Yoroku recalls one of the prisoners of war giving him a box made from wood, and the hinges are made from the C ration cans.
When the war ends, the Army is sending soldiers home on the point system. Yoroku leaves from Naples, Italy, and arrives in Virginia. From there they take a train and go to Camp Beale, California.
Post-war, Yoroku returns to Hawaii and becomes an electrician. He gets this job through his older sister. In 1978, Yoroku gets electrical burn 33% of his body while working on a department store project.
Yoroku gets married on August 18, 1948, to Ayako Edith Yamada. They have four children and ten grandchildren. His hobbies consist of bonsai trees and woodwork. At the end of the interview, Yoroku shows his souvenirs from the war.
100th
C Company
Camp Beale
children
Club 100
correspondence
discharge
employment
German soldiers
Hawaii
hobbies
homecoming
Issei
Issei parents
Italy
Leghorn
mail service
married
Nisei
Nisei veteran story
post war
prisoners of war
prisoners of war camp
Sansei
souvenirs
Yonsei
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Noboru Kawamoto oral history interview, June 28, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/779-Kawamoto-Noboru-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 May 20
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Fannin, Texas
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Index
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Yes
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Noboru Kawamoto oral history interview, part 3 of 3, June 28, 2007
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Kawamoto, Noboru: narrator
Miyamoto, P.: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0779_03_Kawamoto
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Kawamoto discusses his post-war life: family life and employment. He talks about the lives of his children. He also discusses his longevity. He concludes with a message to future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment
Education--Higher education
Identity and values--American Japanese
World War II--Veterans
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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0:17:28
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A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007 June 28
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Honolulu, Hawaii
children
family
future generations
grandchildren
legacy
post war
retirement
Social activities
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Virgil Westdale oral history interview, June 30, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Jan 08
Location of Birth
Millersburg, Indiana
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Central Europe Campaign
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Westdale, Virgil: narrator
Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0292_07_Westdale
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Virgil Westdale oral history interview, part 7 of 7, June 30, 2002
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Westdale discusses his children. He describes photographs. Westdale shows off some his keepsakes.
Subject
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Identity and values--Children
World War II--Veteran history
World War II--Photography
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:15:49
Language
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eng
Date
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2002-06-30
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Chicago, Illinois
children
letter
newspaper
photographs
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William Yoshito Thompson oral history interview, June 27, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Mar 15
Location of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Rome-Arno Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
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William Yoshito Thompson oral history interview, part 3 of 3, June 27, 2007
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Thompson, William Yoshito: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0777_03_Thompson
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An account of the resource
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). October 15, William encounters his first battle in the surrounding areas of Bruyeres. He talks about the objectives and the turning point of Bruyeres.
Although William's unit is not assigned to the Lost Battalion rescue, he discusses the events and gives credit to his unit for helping to get the Germans out of the Vosges area.
After leaving Southern France, William returns to Italy for the last push at the Gothic Line. He remembers moving fast through the towns. The Rifle Company and William's company are both facing casualties. William's company loses serval men plus their Company Commander. The replacement Company Commander is Nishimura.
William discusses the German surrendering and the end of the war. He leaves Italy in November and returns to California to Camp Beale. From there, he goes on a boat to Hawaii and is discharged from the Army in December.
Post-war, William furthers his education at the University of Hawaii and works for the Water Department for 17 years. He gets married and has four children and six grandchildren.
Furthermore, William talks about the importance of character building, his Issei uncle, and Shiego Joseph Takata. Despite the racial prejudices, the Nisei veterans persevered and showed oyakoukou - bringing honor to their parents and their county.
100th
36th Division
442nd
ammunition
Anti-Tank Company
Arno River
artillery fire
artillery shells
Biffontaine
Black Market
Bruyeres-Biffontaine
Camp Beale
Camp Shelby
casualties
Champagne Campaign
children
Company Commander
correspondence
discharge
Distinguished Service Cross
employment
Executive Order 9066
France
frontline
General Dahlquist
Geneva
German soldiers
Gothic Line
hapa
headquarters company
homecoming
internment camp
Issei
Italy
Japanese American
Japanese identity and values
Japanese soldiers
Killed in Action
last push
Lost Battalion
marriage
mortar fire
mortar shell
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veteran story
omamori
post war
prejudice
prisoner of war
Racism
ration
ration runner
rations
rifle company
Sansei
University of Hawaii
Vosges
World War Two
wounded in action
Yonsei
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, May 26, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/285-Oji-Skeets-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 24
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Skeets
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, part 6 of 7, May 26, 2002
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Oji, Sukeo: narrator
Yee, Govan: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0285_06_Oji
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An account of the resource
Sukeo "Skeets" Oji returned to the United States and was assigned to Engineer Section, Headquarters, 6th Army, Presidio, Monterey. In 1954, he was reassigned to Japan as the liaison officer between the Ministry of Construction and the US Army Forces Japan. His task was to work with the Japan Construction Agency to build all the Army facilities in Japan.
As a Liaison Officer, the big mission at the time was the Government Relocation Construction Program. Allocating the funding for the program would take a long time. However, Japan decided to use their reparation money to construct the buildings to meet the safety standards. When the construction was complete, the next mission was to build a commutation system throughout Japan.
He finished the project in 1957, and return to the United States. Skeets was reassigned to G4, Headquarters Company, 6th Army, Presidio, Monterey. He was a General Staff Officer in charge of maintenance. After he finished his tour, he asked to go back to Japan but was declined.
In 1959 Skeets went to Hanau, Germany, and was assigned as an Engineer Officer. Later he was assigned to replace a Major in Baumholder as Post Engineer responsible for maintenance and engineering facility. He also oversaw a Quarter Master Depot and Hospital. When Skeets was not working, he explored Europe and went sightseeing.
He finished his career in Europe in 1960 and was reassigned to Sierra Army Depot as Post Engineer and served for two years. Besides working, he also continued his education to get his engineering status for the Federal Civil Service. Skeets got his degree and was promoted to GS11 Engineer.
In 1963, Skeets retired from his military service. Skeets moved to Berkeley and worked as a civilian as a Utilities Management Engineer for the Navy.
Skeets remarried and lived in Berkeley, but the commute to Sharp Army Depot in Stockton was too long. Skeets found a job at Oakland Army Base as an Engineer before having the opportunity with the Navy as a Utilities Contracting Officer. Right before Skeets' retirement in 1978, he suggested to the Navy to microfiche the remaining files. He ended up working a few more years.
After retiring from the Military and Federal Civil Service of 42 years, Skeets now spends his time with his wife and children. Skeets has two daughters, and his second wife has three daughters. Skeets and his second wife have thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Skeets love traveling and recalls his trip to China.
6th Army Headquarters
Army Depot
Berkeley
children
civil engineering
civil service job
construction
engineering
Europe
family
federal service
fishing
Germany
grandchildren
great grandchildren
Higher education
housing
Japan
Japanese American
linguist
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Navy
Nisei soldier
Nisei veterans
post war
Presidio Monterey
rank
rebuild
Sansei
Stockton
travel (leisure)
wife
Yonsei
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, May 26, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/285-Oji-Skeets-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 24
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Skeets
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Title
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, part 4 of 7, May 26, 2002
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Oji, Sukeo: narrator
Yee, Govan: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0285_04_Oji
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Sukeo “Skeets” Oji discusses the rebuilding of Japan. He joined the 553rd engineering construction group to make housing in Sendai. He described the area after the bombing. The individuals who assisted with the rebuilding of Japan were Japanese local contractors. The Government established a special procurement agency in the Administry of Construction. Skeets was a Second Lieutenant assigned to the S2 Operation Section. He supervised the surveying and designing of the building.
During the occupation, Skeets was in Japan from 1946-48 helping with the family housing and making inspection reports for military housing. Skeets related the relocation of the Japanese families to the American Government relocating the Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor.
In 1948, Skeets got orders to return to the United States. Skeets brought his family with him, and he reported to Fort Pickett Virginia. However, the engineering program has deactivated the program and locked up everything.
Skeets left Fort Pickett and went to Fort Benning to attend engineering school. He worked on a few engineering projects before going to the Pentagon to request to be sent to Japan. Before going to Japan, he settled his wife and children in Yuma City. In 1950, Skeets returns to Japan for the second time to build additional buildings.
Later, joined the 2nd Infantry Team from Fort Lewis to go to the Korean War.
assignments
atomic bomb
children
civilians
dating
duty
engineering
front line
homecoming
hospital
housing
interrogation
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
Korean War
marriage
Nisei soldiers
occupation
Pearl Harbor
post war
prison camps
prisoner of war
rebuild
relocation
Sendai
Tokyo
training
Virginia
wife
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Kaoru Masuda oral history interview, April 28, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/277-Masuda-Kaoru-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Apr 28
Location of Birth
San Francisco, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Carl
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Kaoru Masuda oral history interview, part 6 of 6, April 28, 2002
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Masuda, Kaoru: narrator
Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0277_06_Masuda
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An account of the resource
Masuda talks about the end of World War Two. He discusses searching German Soldiers at the Getty Airport. He briefly talks about returning to the United States. He talks about the first time he met his wife. He describes their courtship and marriage. He talks about his children and grandchildren. Masuda shares his advice for future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Italy
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:19:13
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 April 28
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Merced, California
children
Cortez
family
German soldiers
Getty Airport
grandchildren
V-E Day
wife
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Mamoru Masuda oral history interview, April 27, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/275-Masuda-Mamoru-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Jan 12
Location of Birth
Livingston, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Spud
Location of Basic Training
Camp Roberts, California
Unit of Service
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Southern France Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Central Europe Campaign
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Mamoru Masuda oral history interview, part 4 of 4, April 27, 2002
Creator
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Masuda, Mamoru: narrator
Yee, Govan: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0275_04_Masuda
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:25:05
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 April 27
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Merced, California
Description
An account of the resource
Masuda talks about how life was different when he returned to Livingston after the war. He talks about other changes after the war and his children. Masuda discusses his marriage and grandchildren. He briefly describes his post war career and his final thoughts.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Industry and employment
Identity and values--Family
children
discrimination
family
Japanese farmers
Manzanar
marriage
post-war life
postal service
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George Yoshihara oral history interview, April 21, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/273-Yoshihara-George-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Sep 17
Location of Birth
Nagrom, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Min
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
The Gothic Line
Index
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Yes
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George Yoshihara oral history interview, part 6 of 7, April 21, 2002
Creator
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Yoshihara, George: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0273_06_Yoshihara
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An account of the resource
Yoshihara talks about his post-war life including attending school and getting degrees in microbiology; and his employment as a researcher and laboratory technician. He then talks about learning Japanese and how it affected his experiences in Japan, as well as some of his experiences while living in Japan including his employment; attending a tea ceremony; and visiting his relatives. Lastly, Yoshihara talks about meeting his wife; getting married; his children and their employment; and grandchildren.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Japan--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:22
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 April 21
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
children
college
employment
grandchildren
Japan
marriage
post-war life
wife
-
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Bruce Kaji oral history interview, April 21, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/272-Kaji-Bruce-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 May 09
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Bruce Kaji oral history interview, part 7 of 7, April 21, 2002
Creator
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Kaji, Bruce: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0272_07_Kaji
Description
An account of the resource
Kaji discusses about the National Japanese American Museum and reflects on his life. He details about how he met his wife and honeymoon. Kaji also discusses about his family, post-war life, and a friend.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Community activities
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:52
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 April 21
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
children
friend
museum
post-war life
wife
-
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Toma Tasaki oral history interview, June 24, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/771-Tasaki-Toma-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1908 Jun 24
Location of Birth
Hana, (Maui) Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
India, Burma Campaign
Index
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Yes
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Toma Tasaki oral history interview, part 2 of 2, June 24, 2007
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Tasaki, Toma: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0771_02_Tasaki
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Mr. Tasaki's daughter, Susan, is present during the interview, and at times provides supplemental details to her father's answers. Mr. Tasaki discusses his experiences in the military working in the MIS. He describes his training at Camp Savage; and his experiences in Burma, China, and India. He also talks about his younger brother, who was drafted in the Japanese military.
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Industry and employment--Educators
Japan--Military
Social activities
Identity and values--Family
World War II--China-Burma-India Theater
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
World War II--Japanese Americans
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:58:30
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eng
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2007 June 24
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Honolulu, Hawaii
children
Hawaiian Nisei
Minnesota
older soldier
post war
retirement
wife
-
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Mitsuo Kunihiro oral history interview, April 20, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/268-Kunihiro-Mits-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Jul 07
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Mits
Location of Basic Training
Camp Roberts, California
Camp Blanding, Florida
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Mitsuo Kunihiro oral history interview, part 5 of 5, April 20, 2002
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Kunihiro, Mitsuo: narrator
Nakamatsu, Karen: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0268_05_Kunihiro
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Kunihiro discusses his post-war life. He talks about returning home to his wife, raising his children, and his career. He also talks about his participation in veteran organizations.
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Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment--Agriculture
World War II--Military service--Discharge
World War II--Veterans
Post World War II--Travel, leisure
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:25:48
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eng
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2002 April 20
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Torrance, California
children
family concerns
G.I Bill
grandchildren
legacy
Nisei veterans
post-war life
veteran organizations
-
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James Murata oral history interview, April 20, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/267-Murata-Jim-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Aug 06
Location of Birth
San Jose, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Jim
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
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James Murata oral history interview, part 5 of 5, April 20, 2002
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Murata, James: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0267_05_Murata
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James Murata described his war experience as embittered and prideful. He discusses the consequences of human beings’ actions. He believed the Nisei served their country with loyalty and honor during World War Two. James does not think about evacuation and camp experience. Those events are in the past to him. The future is what is more important.
After being discharged, James went to Detroit to reunite with his family. He worked for Dodge Main, an automobile manufacturer. After living in Michigan for several years, James and his wife moved to Los Angeles, CA, in 1951. He worked as a refrigeration mechanic.
James shared a story of how he met his wife at a bus terminal before going to Japan. They remained in contact when James was in Japan. In 1949, James and his wife married in Michigan, and they have two children, Judith and Paul, and four grandchildren. He loves being a grandfather.
James' message for the next generation is to carry good traits from one generation to the next. His parents taught him values and morals, which he passed on to his children and future generations. James cherished the traits of respecting the elders and obligations to your family.
children
correspondence
dating
discharge
employment
family
grandchildren
home
humanity
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese values
Los Angeles
Michigan
Nisei
Nisei veterans
Sansei
siblings
wedding
World War Two
Yonsei
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Charles Toyoji Ijima oral history interview, April 11, 2007
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Jan 08
Location of Birth
Makaweli, (Kauai) Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
232nd Combat Engineer Company
Campaigns/Battles
Belvedere
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Vosges
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
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Charles Toyoji Ijima oral history interview, part 4 of 4, April 11, 2007
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Ijima, Charles Toyoji: narrator
Yamagami, Don: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0759_04_Ijima
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An account of the resource
Charley discusses the opportunity to visits, Jerome and Rohwer. When traveling to New York after the war, he meets a mutual friend of Eva's who he corresponds with during wartime. During wartime, he describes how the soldiers' shower on the battlefield.
Back on the mainland, Charley shares two incidents that cause trouble at camp. Post-war, he enrolls at the University of Honolulu and meets his wife. He is the first in his family to graduate from college.
Charley and his wife have three sons together. However, one son passes away from a car accident at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Before going overseas, Charley is threatened by a plantation field supervisor. Charley has a desire to confront the man after returning home from the war. He shares how he handles the matter.
232nd
232nd Combat Engineer Company
442nd
Camp Beale
children
concentration camp
correspondence
Executive Order 9066
family
GI Bill
Gila River
Hawaii
high school
high school diploma
Higher education
Honolulu
Issei
Issei parents
Japanese American
Jerome
Jerome Concentration Camp
Kauai
marriage
Nisei
Nisei veterans
plantation
postwar
prejudice
reconnaissance
relocation camps
Rohwer Concentration Camp
Sansei
travel
wedding
World War Two
Yonsei
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Don Miyada oral history interview, November 22, 2014
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 May 21
Location of Birth
Oceanside, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
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Don Miyada oral history interview, part 4 of 4, November 22, 2014
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Miyada, Don: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2014OH1074_04_Miyada
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Don discusses his last duties towards the end of the war are marching and holding positions. Don mentions the dangers of minefields and German Schu-mines. Two weeks after the Gothic Line breaks, he recalls encountering friendly fire and witnessing another soldier killed in action.
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.
100th
442nd
522nd Field
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Apennine Mountains
Bronze Star
Camp Beale
campaigns
children
cigarettes
Congressional Medal of Honor
correspondence
discharge
education
employment
family
foxholes
friendly fire
German guns
German POWs
GI Bill
Gila River
Gothic Line
homecoming
Issei parents
Japanese American
Killed in Action
Livorno-Leghorn
marching
marriage
medals & awards
minefields
Nisei legacy
Nisei veteran story
photographs
platoon
platoon leader
platoon sergeant
Po Valley
post war
Poston
President Truman
South France
surrender
trade
troops
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Hideo Nakauchi oral history interview, February 28, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/253-Nakauchi-Hideo-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Dec 06
Location of Birth
Pahoa, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Chunky Rommel
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
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Yes
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Hideo Nakauchi oral history interview, part 5 of 5, February 28, 2002
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Nakauchi, Hideo: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0253_05_Nakauchi
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:22:52
Language
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eng
Date
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2002 February 23
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Hilo, Hawaii
Description
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Nakauchi discusses living as a civilian in Japan then moving back to Hawaii to help take care of his parents. He then talks about his children, and provides some advice for future generations. Nakauchi also talks about his platoon sergeant Iwamoto; and discusses post-war Japan and his brother’s experiences after the bombing of Hiroshima. Lastly, Nakauchi talks about his experiences in Vietnam; and discusses and shows articles he wrote.
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World War II--Veteran history
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
Japan--Post-World War II
children
civilans
future generations
Hiroshima & Nagasaki
post-war Japan
Vietnam
wife
-
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/249-Sameshima-Hitoshi-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Apr 13
Location of Birth
Pasadena, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Sto
Location of Basic Training
Camp Hood, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Hitoshi Sameshima oral history interview, part 7 of 8, February 24, 2002
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Sameshima, Hitoshi: narrator
Sato, Christine: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0249_07_Sameshima
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An account of the resource
After the occupation of Japan, Hitoshi G. Sameshima stays for several more years. He sees the reconstruction of Japan and describes the progress. Hitoshi says General MacArthur and the US military plays a big part in the rebuilding after the war.
A memorable moment in Japan for Hitoshi is the accomplishment of climbing Mount Fuji. He describes his journey up the mountain and seeing the sunrise.
Hitoshi returns to the United States after being in Japan for several years. He and his wife travel on an Army transport ship for thirteen days until to arrive in Seattle, WA.
Hitoshi and his wife go to Altadena, CA, where his sister lives. Hitoshi takes a civil service exam for a store helper and passes the exam. He feels it will be hard to make a living with this job. Therefore, he decides to return to school at USC in the evenings. At work, Hitoshi takes promotional exams and passes. Hitoshi ends up staying with the County of Los Angeles for 38 years and receives many promotions. He retires in 1983 from the standardization department as Supervisor Deputy.
Hitoshi's wife speaks little English, and he helps his wife, Utako, get a domestic job to immerse her in the English language. Utako works for McDonald Home in Altadena, and everyone loves her. Hitoshi and his wife have a daughter, Linda.
Hitoshi's message to future generations is to live a good life. Be kind to others and show compassion. Be honest with yourself. Be worthy of what you are doing and take responsibility as you should. Hitoshi reflects on his friend, Joe Hayashi. Post-war, Hitoshi stays active in the community and gives his time helping with others.
children
community leader
community organizations
community service
discrimination
family
friends
Japan
Japanese American
job
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei
Nisei veterans
post war
Racism
wife
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Masato Eddy Kurushima oral history interview, February 23, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/247-Kurushima-Eddy-8.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Dec 06
Location of Birth
Brawley, California
Incarceration Facilities
Fresno Temporary Detention Facility
Jerome Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Masato Eddy Kurushima oral history interview, part 8 of 8, February 23, 2002
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Kurushima, Masato Eddy: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0247_08_Kurushima
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An account of the resource
Masato Eddy Kurushima discusses the contributions of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during the Occupation of Japan. Unlike the 442nd, 100th, and 552nd, the MIS wartime efforts are not well known because they were a top-secret unit. Eddy recalls an exhibition showcasing the contributions of the MIS. Afterward, the camaraderie of the 442nd and the MIS became unified.
Post-war, Eddy furthers his education and attends college to study art. Then he goes to a specialized school focusing on art. After he graduates from school, Eddy becomes a professional artist.
Eddy shares how he meets his wife, Mary Meri Kurushima, in Los Angeles, CA. They have been married for 52 years and have three children - Brian, Jeffrey (Carol), and Denise (Mike). They also have three grandchildren - Kyle, Dean, and Kacy.
For the future generations, Eddy does not want them to forget what has happened to the Japanese Americans during World War Two. He hopes what happened to the Nisei to happen to anyone else.
100th
442nd
552nd
artist
children
college
dating
education
future generations
grandchildren
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei legacy
photos
post war
wife
World War Two
-
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Masato Eddy Kurushima oral history interview, February 23, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/247-Kurushima-Eddy-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Dec 06
Location of Birth
Brawley, California
Incarceration Facilities
Fresno Temporary Detention Facility
Jerome Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Title
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Masato Eddy Kurushima oral history interview, part 6 of 8, February 23, 2002
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Kurushima, Masato Eddy: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0247_06_Kurushima
Description
An account of the resource
At Camp Savage, Masato Eddy Kurushima learns Japanese to be am interpreter. He recalls studying late at night to learn the vocabulary and kanji characters.
Eddy also goes to basic training for eight weeks. His learns infantry training and weapons training. The reality of war sets in when Eddy is under fire at training.
While in training, Eddy had opportunities to go on leave and visit his parents at Rohwer, AR. Eddy discusses the irony of being Japanese Americans in camp and being considered white on the East Coast.
After graduating from training, Eddy goes overseas to the Pacific and arrives in Manila. Eddy's first assignment was at Luzon POW Camp. Later Eddy was assigned to help a First Lieutenant to question POWs. Eddy describes the difference of being an interpreter in the Pacific versus being an interpreter for his father growing up.
Post-war, the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) does not have an organization for Eddy to join. Therefore, he joined the 442nd Nisei Veterans Organization. Even after the war, he finds himself still translating and interpreting for others.
442 Veteran's Club
442nd
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
basic training
camp
Camp Savage
children
Hiroshima-ben dialect
I Company
infantry training
interrogator
Issei parents
Japanese American soldiers
Japanese language
Luzon
Manila
marching
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
overseas trip
Pacific Theater
Philippines
Prisoners of War (POWs)
reunions
Rohwer Concentration Camp
segregation
translation
veteran organizations
weapons training
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Tommy Mayekawa oral history interview, February 11, 2012
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Apr 22
Location of Birth
Hawthorne, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Rohwer Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Marshall-Gilberts Islands Campaign
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Yokohama
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Tommy Mayekawa oral history interview, part 3 of 3, February 11, 2012
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Mayekawa, Tommy: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2012OH1054_03_Mayekawa
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During the Military occupation in Japan, Tommy Mayekawa works for the Third Military Railway Service Headquarters as an interpreter. He guards the trains to make sure they are not pilferage.
Living in Yokohama, Japan, Tommy does not encounter any hostility from the locals for being Japanese in a United States Military uniform. If the locals need food, Tommy says he would share and help them as much as possible.
However, there are Military restrictions on what he can and cannot give to national locals.
Tommy discusses the benefits of being a Japanese American in Japan. Being Japanese American, it is easy for Tommy to go out and eat at the local restaurants. After the Peace Treaty, Tommy visits his relatives freely.
In August 1946, Tommy is discharged from the Military and works as a civil service employee for 55 years in Japan. Tommy is married to Kayoko and has three children.
When Tommy's children graduate high school, they move to the United States to attend college. After Tommy's retirement, he returns to the United States and settles in California.
Tommy discusses receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for his Military service during World War Two. He hopes his war and camp experience will educate future generations on the Nisei legacy.
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
American citizen
assignment
Black Market
children
cigarettes
civil service job
civilian
college
Congressional Medal of Honor
dating
discharge
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
friendship
Gardena
Higher education
interpreter
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
loyalty
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
money
Nisei
Nisei veterans
occupation
oral history
post war
Rohwer Concentration Camp
siblings
treaty
World War Two
Yokohama
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William Yoshimi Hamada oral history interview, April 7, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/757-Hamada-Bill-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Mar 31
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility
Poston Concentration Camp
Tulelake Facility
Santa Fe Internment Camp
Physical Media Notes
The condition of the physical media
00:21:58-00:22:10 profane language
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
A name given to the resource
William Yoshimi Hamada oral history interview, part 3 of 3, April 7, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Hamada, William Yoshimi: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2007OH0757_03_Hamada
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Loyalty Questionnaire--No-no boys
Japan--Post-World War II
Industry and employment
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Description
An account of the resource
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 getting a job as a translator. Next, Hamada talks about his other employment opportunities including his job in Tokyo and working for an airline in the United States. Lastly, Hamada talks about getting his United States citizenship reinstated and returning to the United States; his friendship with Nisei veterans; his experiences as a "no-no boy"; and discusses his wife, siblings, and children.
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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1:03:59
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007 April 07
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
children
citizenship
employment
expatriation
Japan
Loyalty Questionnaire
No-no boys
siblings
translator
wife
-
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Title
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Jun Fukushima oral history interview, February 23, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/245-Fukushima-Jun-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Jun 29
Location of Birth
Palms, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Leyte Campaign
Luzon Campaign
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
A name given to the resource
Jun Fukushima oral history interview, part 6 of 7, February 23, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fukushima, Jun: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2002OH0245_06_Fukushima
Description
An account of the resource
Fukushima provides some thoughts regarding Military Intelligence Service (MIS) soldiers; discusses his sister who was living in Japan during World War Two; and talks about getting discharged and seeing his family again. Next, Fukushima talks about his homecoming celebration; discusses his post-war life farming and working for a market; and talks about meeting his wife. Lastly, Fukushima talks about his children; and discusses telling his children and grandchildren about his war experiences and discrimination Japanese Americans faced.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Identity and values
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:10
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 February 23
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrence, California
children
discrimination
employment
MIS
post-war life
sister
wife
-
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Title
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Masao Shimizu oral history interview, November 6, 2010
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1029-Shimizu-Masao-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Jan 02
Location of Birth
Yuba City, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Ben
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
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Title
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Masao Shimizu oral history interview, part 2 of 2, November 6, 2010
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Shimizu, Masao: narrator
Sueki, Lisa: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2010OH1029_02_Shimizu
Description
An account of the resource
Shimizu discusses the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Japan's surrender; getting discharged; and meeting his wife. He then talks about his post-war employment working at a ranch and grocery store; moving to Gardena, California; and discusses his children. Next, Shimizu provides a message to future generations; and shows and describes a scrapbook filled with mostly pictures taken at Fort Bliss and Camp Maxey; New Mexico; during cooking school; and other soldiers. Lastly, Shimizu continues to show and discuss his scrapbook including images of Camp Roberts, Italy, friends, a letter from President Truman, his family, and wife; and discusses his interactions with German POWs and his brother who was in the Japanese Army.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Arts and literature
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:44:15
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 November 06
atomic bomb
children
employment
Hiroshima
photographs
post-war life
surrender of Japan
wife
-
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Richard Saito oral history interview, October 13, 2010
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1021-Saito-Richard-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Jun 22
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
New Guinea Campaign
Philippine Islands
Leyte Campaign
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Richard Saito oral history interview, part 2 of 2, October 13, 2010
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Saito, Richard: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2010OH1021_02_Saito
Description
An account of the resource
Saito talks about the food supply that the Japanese civilians had access to. He continues to explain how he helped civilians. He explains the United States Military's reliance on Nisei soldiers. He describes how he interpreted Japanese. He discusses his assignments during the military occupation of Japan, including assessing the damage in Japan. He talks about his interactions with Japanese civilians. He explains why he preferred survey work. Saito shares his other memories of the military occupation. He briefly talks about miscellaneous travel in Japan. He describes homelessness in Japan. He discusses the black markets. He explains the legacy of the Nisei soldiers. He discusses his return to the United States. He talks about his wife. He shares the keys to a successful military occupation.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:42:54
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 October 13
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Black Market
children
civilians
Japan
legacy of Nisei soldiers
military occupation
survey
wife
-
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George Matsunaga oral history interview, October 9, 2010
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1015-Matsunaga-George-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 May 28
Location of Birth
Wailuku (Maui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Ritchie, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Yokohama
Tokyo
Okinawa
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Title
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George Matsunaga oral history interview, part 3 of 3, October 9, 2010
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Matsunaga, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2010OH1015_03_Matsunaga
Description
An account of the resource
During the occupation, George Mitsuru Matsunaga stayed with the CIC. He recalled a food shortage in Japan and saw the Japanese nationals trying to survive. During George's travel, he became friends with three Marines who fought in the Guadalcanal on a transport ship from Hawaii to the Mainland. A year later, George saw his Marines friends again.
George was sent home early from the occupation and went to Schofield. He was at Schofield for six months and was assigned to the motor pool as a dispatcher. At the end of George's service, his rank was Corporal.
George continued his education at the University of Hawaii. After graduation, George could not find a job. Later, Thomas Yoshida told George about the job in Okinawa as a Court interpreter working for the Department of Army Civilians.
George worked for the Department of Army Civilian for approximately a year, interpreting, collecting property records in Naha, and coordinating workers for repairing a 90-foot boat.
When George's one-year contract ended, he came home to Hawaii. He worked serval jobs before working at the State Tax Office as a tax auditor for 23 years. In George's retirement years and he stayed active with golf. He and his wife have six children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
George reflects on the occupation and the Nisei linguists and their contributions. In George's opinion, he felt the Nisei linguists were the bridge between the United States Army and the Japanese nationals. Although the occupation was successful in helping Japan to rebuild, George felt the main point is to treat the people well with respect. George hopes for his grandchildren and great-grandkids to have a good education, a good job, and marry into a fine family. His message for future generations is to be kind to one another and treat them as human beings.
children
CIC
civilians
corporal
dating
employment
family
friends
Guadacanal
Hawaii
Hawaiian soldiers
Higher education
humanity
interpeter
Japan
Japanese American
marines
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
natives
Nisei
Nisei linguists
Occupation Forces
Okinawa
post war
rank
rebuild
Red Cross
Sansei
Schofield
Social activities
starvation
Tokyo
troop ship
University of Hawaii
Yonsei
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Title
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Ichigi Robert Kashiwagi oral history interview, February 2, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/242-Kashiwagi-Ichigi-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Feb 11
Location of Birth
Hayward, California
Incarceration Facilities
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Bob
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
The Gothic Line
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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Ichigi Robert Kashiwagi oral history interview, part 6 of 6, February 2, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kashiwagi, Ichigi Robert: narrator
Kawata, Ian: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2002OH0242_06_Kashiwagi
Description
An account of the resource
Kashiwagi shares his lasting impressions of World War Two. He describes his journey home and his return to civilian life. He talks about his engineering career after the war. He discusses his marriage and children. He talks about sharing his war stories. He also talks about reunions and his memories of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He shares the lessons he learned from being discriminated against. He discusses reparations and oral history.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Industry and employment
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:40
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 February 02
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Sacramento, California
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Camp Kohler
children
engineer
marriage
oral history
reparations
reunion
-
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Title
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Feb Yokoi oral history interview, February 2, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/241-Yokoi-Feb-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Feb 17
Location of Birth
Stockton, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
A name given to the resource
Feb Yokoi oral history interview, part 3 of 4, February 2, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yokoi, Feb: narrator
Tanaka, Diane: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2002OH0241_03_Yokoi
Description
An account of the resource
Yokoi discusses nicknames and his family. He details about his experiences in Mississippi and the events after The Gothic Line. Yokoi also discusses his life after discharge and returning home.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--Veteran history
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:13
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001 February 02
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
California
442nd Regimental Combat Team
children
European Theater
family
post-war life
-
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Title
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Harold Fukunaga oral history interview, January 21, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/234-Fukunaga-Harold-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 May 01
Location of Birth
Honokaa, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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Harold Fukunaga oral history interview, part 4 of 4, January 21, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fukunaga, Harold: narrator
Hashimoto, Leiton: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2002OH0234_04_Fukunaga
Description
An account of the resource
Fukunaga discusses receiving the Bronze Star, his post-military employment working for the Department of Navy and State of Hawaii, and getting married and having children. He then talks about his involvement in the 442nd Go for Broke Foundation and setting up an archive at the University of Hawaii. Lastly, Fukuhama provides a message to future generations, discusses how his daughter became a state senator, and talks about his reasons for participating in the oral history project.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:22:12
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 January 21
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--Awards, medals
World War II--Veteran history
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Bronze Star
children
employment
future generations
Go For Broke Foundation
marriage
post-military life
senator
-
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Kenneth Hagino oral history interview, January 21, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/233-Hagino-Kenneth-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Oct 06
Location of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
Physical Media Notes
The condition of the physical media
poor audio
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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Kenneth Hagino oral history interview, part 4 of 5, January 21, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Hagino, Kenneth: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2002OH0233_04_Hagino
Description
An account of the resource
Hagino discusses receiving a good conduct medal, getting discharged, and going to Okinawa as a civilian to work on a construction project. He then talks about his experiences interacting with Okinawa civilians; visiting Japanese POW camps; and discusses the differences between Okinawa camps and Japanese American incarceration camps. Next, Hagino talks about returning to Hawaii and joining the national guard; meeting his wife; and discusses his children. Lastly, Hagino provides some thoughts about his war experiences and the contributions of the 1399th; and discusses going back to college and his career in finance.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Okinawa
Industry and employment
World War II--Prisoners and prisons
World War II--Military service--1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:43
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 January 21
1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
children
employment
Good Conduct Medal
National Guard
Okinawa
Prisoners of War (POW)
wife
-
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Mitsunori Kawagoye oral history interview, March 24, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/748-Kawagoye-Mitsunori-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Feb 07
Location of Birth
Pasadena, California
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Nickname
Mits
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Mitsunori Kawagoye oral history interview, part 2 of 3, March 24, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kawagoye, Mitsunori: narrator
Hawkins, Richard
interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2007OH0748_02_Kawagoye
Description
An account of the resource
While attending regular school during the weekdays, Kawagoye would also attend Japanese language school on the weekends. He would be lucky to have some very impactful teachers during this time, and was always regarded as a good student. Next, he talks about his whereabouts during the Pearl Harbor attacks, and would head home but life would resume as usual until the Executive Order 9066 came around. Luckily, his family was invited to another Japanese families farm in Nebraska, where they would be able to avoid going to the camps and continue working. He would keep up with news of the war on the radio, and when hearing of the heroics of the 442nd and 100th regiments, he decided he would join the Army as well. He would join at Fort Douglas, and be sent to Camp Blanding to begin his basic training. While training, he would be placed in the Military Intelligence School in Minnesota, and they would get word that the war had ended both in Europe and in Japan and his services would end after a year. He would be discharged and use the GI bill to continue his education at the University of Chicago, in which time, he would meet his future wife. They would go on to adopt two children and live happily in California.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education--Japanese language schools
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Identity and values
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:50:25
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007 March 24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team
442nd Regimental Combat Team
adoption
Americanism
basic training
Camp Blanding
children
Fort Douglas
Fort Snelling
GI Bill
glee club
impactful people
induction
Jack Smith
Japanese Americans
Japanese language school
judo
Major Aiso
marriage
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
Minnesota
Nisei
Ogden
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
radio
surrender of Japan
UCLA
University of Chicago
V-E Day
V-J Day
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Franz Shiro Matsuo oral history interview, September 26, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/225R-Matsuo-Shiro-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Mar 24
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Francois
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Franz Shiro Matsuo oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 26, 2003
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Matsuo, Franz Shiro: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2003OH0225R_04_Matsuo
Description
An account of the resource
Matsuo discusses about becoming a Republican and a Ambassador of Good Will for Hawaii. He details about his wife and children. Matsuo also discusses about thoughts of giving up and persevering; he also gives his closing remarks.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Veteran history
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:25:54
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 September 26
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hawaii
children
Hawaii
politics
post-war
wife
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