Michael Doi oral history interview, part 2 of 2, November 2, 2009
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.
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Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura oral history interview, part 4 of 5, July 24, 2004
Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura recalls the battle at the Yellow River with the Chinese soldiers and North Korean soldiers. There were many casualties on both sides.
On April 24, the Chinese assaulted Hershey's squad, and he gave orders for his men to withdraw. Hershey covered for his men to escape. He was wounded and captured by the Chinese soldiers. At the POW camp, Hershey describes the living conditions he endured for 27 and a half months. He did not get proper nourishment, medical attention, and warm clothing. To avoid wood cutting detail, Hershey became the barber in camp.
In 1952 the peace talks started, and the names of the POWs were released. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War. The Medal of Honor changed many aspects of Hershey's life, and he spoke at many events. As a fellow American of Japanese ancestry, Japanese Americans are just as dedicated to the United States as any other American. Hershey felt the training and his fellow soldiers helped him, but there was a higher being that guided him through the war experience.
Hershey was not religious when his mother passed away. However, he returned to his faith and religion helped Hershey get through his war experience, POW life, and post-war.
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Henry Gary Shiota oral history interview, part 6 of 6, January 31, 1999
Henry Gary Shiota's primary duty is to work on the war crime trials at Sugamo Prison. He discusses war crime trials in Japan and the atrocities in the Philippines and Dutch East Indies.
On Gary's days off, he visits Tokyo and relatives who live in the suburbs. The benefits of being fluent in Japanese helps Gary communicate with the locals and become familiar with them. Gary enjoys sightseeing and eating the local food.
After a year in Tokyo, Gary returns to the United States. He decides to further his education and studies at International Trade in Chicago, IL. After finishing school, Gary wants to return to Asia. However, he meets his Issei wife and gets married in 1974. They have one daughter.
Gary moves to Sacramento and works for the University of California for 23 years before retiring. In Gary's retirement years, he is active with the Nisei Veterans Group. He goes to various schools to discuss his war and camp experiences.
Gary's message for future generations is not to be silent and stand up for what is right. Sus (Gary's friend) briefly discusses the Hanashi Oral History Foundation and its mission.
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Henry Gary Shiota oral history interview, part 4 of 6, January 31, 1999
Henry Gary Shiota is 19 years old when he is inducted into the Army. Then Gary goes to Camp Maxey, TX, with 25 other Nisei. Gary learns the war is over during his third week at basic training. After eight weeks of basic training, Gary goes to Camp Rucker, AL, as an infantryman. Later, Gary is transferred to heavy weapons.
Gary completes basic training after 16 weeks and starts advance training. After a month of advanced training, Gary goes to Germany and Japan. In Germany, Gary handles all the shipments that arrive by train. He discusses his relationship with the civilians, Hawaiian soldiers, and dating. Later, Gary goes to Japan and works with the war crime trials.
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Henry Gary Shiota oral history interview, part 3 of 6, January 31, 1999
At Rohwer, the Issei parents help organize a school structure for their children. Part of the school structure is to encourage social activities and clubs. Later learns about the opportunities of leaving camp to attend school outside Rohwer or volunteering for service.
Henry Gary Shiota discusses camp life and joins a club at school. He recalls sponsoring his first dance and not having a high attendance. Eventually, he discovers how to promote his club's events. Gary's club becomes the most successful at Rohwer, AK.
The living quarters in the camp have no privacy because the barracks are shared spaces. Gary learns to have selective hearing. He says selective hearing helps him later in life too. In contrast, Gary says there is a kinship between the Japanese Americans and the African Americans since they both face discrimination.
In 1943, everyone in the camp is given a loyalty questionnaire. Gary explains how the questions are answered and the reasons why. Some of his friends answer no-no and are transfer to Tule Lake. On his graduation day, Gary does not enjoy the festivities because his friends are at Tule Lake.
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1999OH0042_03_Shiota
Taira Fukushima oral history interview, part 3 of 3, August 11, 2008
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.
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2008OH0902_03_Fukushima
George Suzuki oral history interview, part 2 of 2, June 8, 2010
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.
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2010OH1009_02_Suzuki
Ray Mayeda oral history interview, part 2 of 4, January 7, 2010
In October 1949, Ray Mayeda worked at the Civil Censorship until it was dissolved. Then Ray worked at Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) as a translator. He translated classified documents into English for a year.
After, Ray went to Okinawa to work for the Civil and Information Department in the military government. He was promoted to Visual Presentation Information Specialist. Ray had many Okinawan people working with him to spread propaganda about democracy in Okinawa. Ray screened movies and documentaries around different towns in Okinawa. Afterward, Ray started renting out regular American films, and his job was to control that.
When Ray did not have work, he found time to visit friends and his siblings. Ray has not seen his sisters and younger brother for 11 years. He reunited with his sisters and brother in Kagoshima and helped them come back to the United States. One of Ray's sisters got married there. After the war, Ray's father returned to Japan.
After serving his time in the occupation, Ray was discharged from the Army and censored telegrams in Osaka. Ray met his wife. His wife was working for the CCD in Tokyo and kept in touch. In March 1950, Ray worked in Okinawa and later returned to Tokyo in October 1951 and married his wife in June 1952.
By 1952, Ray was in Japan for five years, and he returned to the United States with his wife. Ray continued his education at the University of Minnesota, majoring in accounting. He later worked for a CPA firm, and then the Air Force Audit Agency hired him. Later Ray and his family moved to Japan, and Ray audited contracts in various places in Asia.
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2010OH0988_02_Mayeda
Jumpei Mine oral history interview, part 2 of 2, November 23, 2008
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.
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2008OH0954_02_Mine
Frank Hiratsuka oral history interview, part 3 of 3, November 21, 2008
At Fort Snelling, Frank Hiratsuka works in the postal section processing incoming mail. On his weekends off, sometimes Frank flies home to visit his parents. Frank is later assigned to go to Schofield in Honolulu, HI.
Frank's new duties are in the medic department as an administrative. He handles the paperwork for the physicals of incoming and outgoing recruits. On Frank's days off, he travels around the island and visits his uncle.
Frank recalls learning the ended when he is at Camp Maxey, TX, and he discusses his feelings about the bombing in Japan. In November 1946, Frank is discharged, and he continues his education on his GI Bill. He attends pharmacy school and works part-time at Walgreens.
After graduating, Frank works at Walgreens for several years before becoming an independent pharmacist. Then he sells his pharmacy to work for other pharmacies.
Frank is married to Margaret, and they have a son John David Hiratsuka. John is married has two sons. Frank's parents instilled in him values that he would like to pass on to his grandchildren. Frank wishes his grandchildren to be successful and happy. He hopes they will pursue their dreams.
Frank spends his retirement years being socially active with volunteering, church, and hobbies. He shares a message for future generations that he hopes the Japanese American experience never happens again for anyone else.
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2008OH0948_03_Hiratsuka
Edward Fujii oral history interview, part 2 of 3, September 7, 2008
Edward Fujii's interview is with his wife, Aya Fujii.
When Edward Fujii receives his draft notice, he reports to Fort Dix, Utah, for his induction into the Army and then goes to Camp Fannin, TX, for basic training.
After basic training, Edward goes to Fort Snelling, MN, for Military Intelligence Service Language School. He spends six months at the language school. However, he spends most of his time as a truck driver.
At Camp Campbell, Edward is assigned to the Third Infantry Division, Signal Corps Company. He receives training in morse code and is a radio operator. During WWII, Edward's brothers are also serving in the military.
In November 1946, Edward is discharged from the Army. Post-war, Edward is active with the Nisei Veterans Club for 30 years. Edward is married to Aya Iwasaki, and they have three children and two grandchildren.
At the end of the interview, Aya discusses her camp and war experience. She shares advice on marriage and a message for future generations.
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2008OH0924_02_Fujii
Coolidge Wakai oral history interview, part 2 of 2, December 8, 2007
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.
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2007OH0844_02_Wakai
Kenichi Muranaga oral history interview, part 2 of 3, October 22, 2007
Kenichi and Kiyoshi Muranaga leave Amache to work on a sugar beet farm. Kenichi describes their living accommodations and their duties at the farm. Their father also has a job but he works in the mess hall at Amache.
In 1944, Kiyoshi volunteers for the 442nd. Kenichi and Yoshiro also want to volunteer, but Kiyoshi says one person from their family is enough. Their mother agrees.
At Amache, a loyalty questionnaire is given to the internees. Kenichi explains his thoughts on the questions and what is a no-no boy. Although, Santa Anita and Amache's security is almost the same. Kenchi says you can leave Amache to go to work. Sometimes Kenichi goes to the nearest city Granada for entertainment.
In camp, Kenichi receives his draft notice and reports to Fort Logan for induction. After, he goes to Camp Blanding for his basic training. While in basic training, Kenichi gets news of his brother Kiyoshi's death. Kenichi returns to Amache for the funeral service.
When Kenichi goes overseas, he understands what war is. He sees causalities first hand. He describes Champagne Campaign, Bruyeres, and the Gothic Line. At the end of the war, Kenichi has a chance to join the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). However, he decides to return to the States and get married.
Post-war, Kenichi marries Yoshiko, and they have been married for 60 years. He works a few jobs before owning seven laundromats.
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2007OH0818_02_Muranaga
Robert Sugimoto oral history interview, part 5 of 5, October 15, 2007
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.
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2007OH0816_05_Sugimoto
Robert Sugimoto oral history interview, part 2 of 5, October 15, 2007
Robert Sugimoto's family moved to Watsonville, CA, after a death in the family. He graduates high school in 1938 and continues farming. He discusses social activities and dating in Watsonville. In 1941, Robert receives his draft notice into the Army.
Robert packs his bags and goes to San Francisco, CA. He reports to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. At Keesler, Robert is in mechanic school, with no basic training. He works as an airplane mechanic short term before he is transferred to Camp Blanding Hospital as an X-ray technician.
Robert says his friends are drafted before him and faces discrimination in the military after Pearl Harbor. He shares stories of their experiences. The following day of the Pearl Harbor attack, Robert says everyone treated him the same. He did not experience any discrimination or mistreatment like his friends.
Robert is at Camp Shelby for four weeks. He reunites with his friends from home. After four weeks, Robert receives new orders to report to the Headquarters Company part of the 442nd. He gets a one-way ticket to Camp Savage. He discusses the relationship between the Mainland soldiers and the Hawaiian soldiers.
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2007OH0816_02_Sugimoto
Dan Uchimoto oral history interview, part 4 of 4, October 14, 2007
Dan Uchimoto discusses the effects of war and the atomic bomb. He shares his opinion of having a military career for future generations. Dan feels going to college and educating yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Dan is discharged in the fall of 1946. Post-war, Dan goes back to Berkeley to get his master's degree in food science for wine fermentation. He works many jobs before working at the State Department of Health Services as an industrial hygiene chemist until he retires (after twenty-plus years).
Dan is married and has a son. Dan talks about the loyal questionnaire and citizenship.
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2007OH0813_04_Uchimoto
Ko Stanley Sameshima oral history interview, part 3 of 3, October 13, 2007
Ko Stanley Sameshima's Army career is full of many contributions and accomplishments. He graduates from Military Intelligence Language School and becomes a linguist during the Occupation of Japan. Ko joins the civil censorship as a First Lieutenant and stays in the service until April 1948. Later, Ko takes a position in the Civilian Defense Department focusing on post censorship.
After working in the censorship department, Ko works on a US Supervisor Training Manual. The manual becomes helpful to the Japanese in Japan during the time of the Korean War.
In October 1949, Ko decides to focus on his Aero Engineering degree and gets a position in the Air Force as a Supervisor Training Program.
In December 1976, Ko retires from the Air Force and works at the Ford Aero Space until 1987. Ko's previous connection during the occupation of Japan, helps him get a position at Nissan in Tennessee as a Facilitator Consultant.
Ko is married with three children and six grandchildren. For future generations, Ko's message is to learn about your heritage. Your family history is the most important knowledge. Moreover, Ko discusses the importance of the contributions of the 442nd, 100th, and Military Intelligence Service (MIS).
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2007OH0812_03_Sameshima
Leo Morishita oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 11, 2007
Before going overseas, the three Morishita brothers, Kenzo, Leo, and Yutaka receives a good luck charm from their mother. After his tour, Leo receives a ribbon for being in the European Theater and a good conduct medal for his service. At the end of Leo's service, he is an Army is technician 5th grade and discharges in Italy. For the earnings he makes serving in the Army, Leo sends money home to his parents. Post-war Kenzo, Leo, and Yutaka return home safely.
At a USO show, Leo meets an Italian girl name Ebe. Leo and Ebe date for two years before getting married. When the war ends, Leo decides to stay in Italy. Leo shares his story of how he finds a civilian job in the War Department.
Leo and Ebe have a fairytale wedding in Livorno. They have a church ceremony and a reception at Ristorante Republica. Leo and Ebe are married for 52 years and have two children and a grandchild.
Leo moves back to the United States when the Italian offices close. He describes his homecoming experience and introducing his wife to his Issei parents. Leo has the intention to enroll at Idaho University but ends up in the grocery business. He retires in 1998 after being in the grocery business for 52 years.
Leo discusses attending three reunions and gives advice for future generations about a military career.
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2007OH0807_04_Morishita
Mike Yoshio Kubota oral history interview, part 5 of 6, January 26, 2003
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Kubota discusses Major Stanley Uno and reuniting with his Brother. During the war, Kubota encounters a Chinese girl and shares his interactions of helping her. In 1946 Kubota is discharge and returns back to Hawaii. His family later finds out that he serves with the Military Intelligence Service and not the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He describes his Father's feeling about the conflict of interest. Post-war, Kubota goes to college in Colorado and finds work as a microbiologist. Later he returns home to Hawaii and enters a graduate program to get his Masters. He recalls meeting his wife and receiving letters 50 years after the war.
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2003OH0325_05_Kubota
Tom Tsuda oral history interview, part 5 of 5, October 21, 2002
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Tom Tsuda talks about the end of World War Two and his return to Wyoming. He discusses his accounting career and his marriage. He describes the changes he has witnessed in Cheyenne over the years. He gives his reflections on the 100th Infantry Battalion. He talks about the Nisei legacy. Tsuda gives his advice to future generations.
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2002OH0308_05_Tsuda
Frank Tadao Matsuda oral history interview, part 3 of 3, August 25, 2007
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.
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2007OH0793_03_Matsuda
Shigeru Iba oral history interview, part 4 of 5, September 14, 2002
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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.
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2002OH0301_04_Iba
Sukeo Oji oral history interview, part 4 of 7, May 26, 2002
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.
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2002OH0285_04_Oji
Sukeo Oji oral history interview, part 2 of 7, May 26, 2002
Sukue “Skeets” Oji enrolled at Sacramento Junior College and took flying classes. However, Skeets did not complete his civilian flying classes because he was drafted. Skeet went to Presidio Monterey for his induction and was stationed at Moffett Field. On December 7, Skeets was in San Francisco and visited his wife. As they left the zoo, he heard the news about Pearl Harbor.
Skeets returned to Moffett Airfield and was assigned to guard a transformer. Skeets discusses his various duties ranging from jeep patrolling the fence line, guarding the hanger, and drafting. Before Christmas, he was with the 554th Squadron and transferred to Williams Field, Arizona. After three months, Skeets was promoted to Corporal.
Shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack, was on inactive reserve. Skeets went home to Santa Marie to his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Aratani helped Skeets' parents and provided them with land to farm. Later Skeets' family voluntarily moved to the Salt Lake City area, but Executive Order 9066 went into effect. Skeet and his family took what they could carry and went to the Assembly Center.
To stay busy, Skeets found a job in the Administration Offices with an Engineer overseeing the maintenance of the camp. When Gila was ready for occupancy, the internees left Tulare. Skeets stayed behind to tidy up Tulare and joined his family at Gila a few days later. At Gila, Skeets assisted on the surveying team.
Before Gila, Skeets applied to continue his education and received orders to be released from camp. The University of Nebraska accepted Niseis from various camps, and Skeets went there to continue his education in engineering. Skeets recalls Dr. Drew from a Methodist Church being helpful to the Nisei Students. Besides school, Skeets worked to support himself. He discusses stereotypes and the misconceptions society had about the Japanese Americans.
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2002OH0285_02_Oji
James Murata oral history interview, part 5 of 5, April 20, 2002
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.
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2002OH0267_05_Murata
Hitoshi Sameshima oral history interview, part 6 of 8, February 24, 2002
Hitoshi G. Sameshima describes the process of the war crime trials in Japan. Hitoshi feels the good interpreters are the ones who have been to college in Japan and the United States. Some interpreters and instructors are Kibei. Hitoshi recalls a couple of cases of misinterpretations of double negative questions and the different dialects of Japan. Otherwise, Hitoshi says the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) did well at interpreting.
Hitoshi says he works with an FBI agent, Dr. Miller, a professor at Syracuse University, on Captain Murakami's case. If Captain Murakami pleads guilty, the sentence would be lighter. However, that is a mistake. Hitoshi says Captain Murakami receives a 30-year sentence.
Hitoshi works with another FBI agent, Captain Peters. Hitoshi says war crimes go along with war. As long as you treat the POWs in a humane way, there will no be war crime cases. Hitoshi explains the Geneva Conference is a universal guideline on how to treat POWs. However, in Hitoshi's opinion avoiding war is better because he lost all his childhood friends in World War Two. War is not worth it.
Hitoshi corresponds with his parents and they ask him to visit their relatives. Hitoshi recalls meeting his relatives. He says the meeting is awkward because he is Japanese but wearing an American Army uniform. Looking at Japan, the cities are destroyed by the bombing and there are food shortages.
Hitoshi is discharged in October 1946 and stays in Japan to work as a civilian. Hitoshi gets married to Utako before returning to the United States.
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2002OH0249_06_Sameshima
Akira Minamide oral history interview, part 6 of 6, February 24, 2002
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Minamide discusses the war ending and homecoming. Before being discharge at Camp Beale, he is ask to join the Military Intelligence Service . Since his Father is passed away, he feels his duties are to return home to his family. When returning home, Minamide's Mother lives in Long Beach Government project called Truman Boyd. This is where a major of Issei and Nisei lives. After the war, Minamide reaches out to his brother in Japan to bring him to the United States. However, His brother prefers to live in Japan since he has a family. His brother comes out to visit Minamide several times.
When reflecting on wartime, Minamide is proud for his time of service; however, he wants to forget about the war. He gives credit to the other Nisei who experience more combat . Due to the war, Minamide is unable to graduate in 1942 from high school. In 1991, he receives his high school diploma with 12 other Nisei. He is happy that the 1991 class honors the class of 1942 by sharing their graduation ceremony.
Post-war for employment, Minamide works as a TV repaiman and then opens a dry cleaning business for 22 years before retiring. He has three children and eight grandchildren. In 1948 he meeting his wife and gets married in 1950. Minamide and his wife Takako discusses the secret of a long marriage and
words for their children and grandchildren.
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2002OH0250_06_Minamide
Masato Eddy Kurushima oral history interview, part 8 of 8, February 23, 2002
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.
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2002OH0247_08_Kurushima
Tommy Mayekawa oral history interview, part 3 of 3, February 11, 2012
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.
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2012OH1054_03_Mayekawa
George Matsunaga oral history interview, part 3 of 3, October 9, 2010
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.
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2010OH1015_03_Matsunaga
Nobuo Yamashita oral history interview, part 2 of 3, October 6, 2001
In New Guinea, Nobuo "Nob" Yamashita's assignment is to interrogate Prisoners of War (POWs). He says the POWs are happy someone can speak their native language and be treated decently. The goal of interrogating the POWs is to find out their mission and assignments before being captured.
Later Nob prepares for the invasion of Luzon, Philippines. The first target mission is to hit the American GI Prison Camp. In Luzon, there are Filipino guerrillas who have a different tactic with the POWs. Nob says it is difficult to interrogate POWs if they are wounded. It is better to treat the POWs with humanity for them to corporate. In Manila, Nob is hospitalized and meets Mrs. MacArthur.
After the Philippines, Nob goes to Korea. He serves with the Civil Government working on war crime trials. After his Korea Tour, Nob is discharged, January 3, 1946, at Camp McCoy. Post-war, Nob gets married to Dorthy, and they have four children and several grandchildren.
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2001OH0205_02_Yamashita
Raymond Jiro Takisaki oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 26, 2006
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Louise Kashino talks about Shiro's medals and awards. She discusses the children that she had with Shiro. Raymond Jiro Takisaki returns to the interview. She explains how she met Takisaki. Takisaki also talks about how they met. He talks about their courtship and marriage.
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2006OH0728A_04_Takisaki
Richard Nakamura oral history interview, part 4 of 5, March 21, 2005
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Nakamura discusses about his family in Japan, visiting Hiroshima, and his experiences in Japan. He details about coming home, going to college, and his career. Nakamura also discusses about his wife, baseball, and gives a message to future generations.
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2005OH0549_04_Nakamura
Hajime Yamane oral history interview, part 4 of 6, August 23, 2000
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He continues to talks about the rescue of the Lost Battalion. He discusses the rescuers who survived the rescue of the Lost Battalion. He briefly describes a rest period. He talks about the Champagne Campaign. He explains how he was injured for the second time. He discusses his experiences in Monte Carlo. He describes moving out for a secret mission. He talks about his experiences in Pietrasanta, Italy. He discusses the end of World War Two.
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2000OH0139_04_Yamane
James Kobayashi oral history interview, part 1 of 4, November 21, 2004
James Jin Kobayashi is born on November 25, 1921, in San Bernardino, California. His parents are Ishhinosuke Kobayashi and Taka Ishikawa from Japan. James's father comes to San Bernardino because his brother owns a restaurant. His father, Ishii, takes over the restaurant when his brother returns to Japan.
James has three sisters (Kay, Hana, and Tomi), and the Kobayashi family lives above the restaurant. His parents are hard-working, and James helps with the restaurant duties.
Growing up, he is on the church basketball team and does not date. He recalls what 3rd Street and San Bernardino is like during his youth.
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2004OH0519_01_Kobayashi
Yoshio Izumi oral history interview, part 4 of 5, November 20, 2004
At Camp Savage, Yoshio Izumi is assigned to Headquarter Company and does clerical work. He is tasked with morning reports and supplies inventory. Yoshio recalls being inducted at the same time as John Aiso and seeing him at basic training at Fort Ord.
When the war starts, Camp Savage opens, Yoshio sees John again at the Military Intelligence Service Language School. The Military Intelligence Service is a top-secret unit. Yoshio credits them for their hard work and contributions.
The cold weather is the most memorable thing at Camp Savage for Yoshio. He wears long johns and heavy coats to get used to the cold. When Yoshio has free time, he goes to town to eat at a Chinese restaurant, USO, or watch movies.
In June 1944, Yoshio and his wife marry in Minneapolis. They have a dozen friends there. However, their family does not attend because they are in Manzanar. When Yoshio hears the war has ended, he hopes to go home soon. However, his wife is pregnant and cannot travel.
Yoshio's daughter was born in January 1945. They stay in Minneapolis, and he does odd jobs until they can travel to West Los Angeles. When Yoshio comes home, his home is full of people from Manzanar. After Manzanar, some people have nowhere to go. Yoshio discusses the internment camps, and he does not feel it is necessary.
After being placed in camp, Yoshio feels like the Japanese American community has to rebuild what they had. The Japanese American community bonded together and persevered.
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2004OH0515_04_Izumi
Ken Nihei oral history interview, part 4 of 5, August 20, 2004
Post-war, Ken Nihei and five other 442nd men escorted 400 German POWs to Rosenheim, Germany. Ken was in Italy for a year and eight months before going home.
In August 1946, Ken returned to the United States, and he took a short road trip to San Francisco before going home to his parents in Richmond. Ken met his wife while she was working in San Francisco. Ken and Masuko got married on June 8, 1952, and have two children and a grandson.
Ken had several jewelry businesses before working for American Airlines in the instrument department. Ken worked for American Airlines for 35 years. Ken had many diverse friends. He believes having a common interest brings people together.
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2004OH0483_04_Nihei
Robert Moteki oral history interview, part 5 of 5, August 9, 2004
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Moteki discusses about his social life and meeting his wife. He details about his wife. Moteki also discusses about his daughter.
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2004OH0481_05_Moteki
Shigeru Inouye oral history interview, part 5 of 5, October 18, 1999
When Shigeru Inouye is at McCormick General Hospital in Pasadena, CA, he meets another wounded Lieutenant who encourages him to go to school in Kentucky.
On August 25, 1947, Shigeru received an acceptance letter to Centre College. Shigeru shares his journey of creating an independent fraternity before joining the prestigious fraternity Omicron Delta Kappa.
After graduating from Centre, he goes to NYU graduate school of business for two years. He also attends the New York Institute of Finance, run by the Stock Exchange. Shigeru works for Dean Witter for 18 years before retiring.
Shigeru discusses the Nisei legacy and shares a message for future generations.
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1999OH0082_05_Inouye
Shigeru Inouye oral history interview, part 2 of 5, October 18, 1999
Shigeru Inouye outlines the aftermath of December 7. After Pearl Habor, Shigeru's sister is in California and goes to Rohwer, AK. Shigeru visits his sister at Rohwer and describes the living conditions. He reunites with his sister again at Camp Shelby.
After maneuver training, Shigeru says the 442nd is organized with Mainland soldiers and Hawaiian soldiers. Shigeru discusses the relationships between the two groups and a boxing tournament at Camp Shelby.
Shigeru is assigned to the combat medic unit.
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1999OH0082_02_Inouye
Giovanna Endo oral history interview, part 1 of 4, February 28, 2004
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Military+service--Post-World+War+II+service">Military service--Post-World War II service</a>
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Giovanna discusses the pros and cons of her interracial marriage. She talks about how she met her husband in post war Italy. She also talks about opposition she and her spouse faced from her family and the U.S. military. She also relays anecdotes regarding: Italy's participation in World War 2, race relations in American, and her husband and child.
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2004OH0408_01_Endo
Kazuma Taguchi oral history interview, part 3 of 7, December 1, 1998
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He explains how the 100th Infantry Battalion was formed. He talks about his journey to the Mainland. He discusses Camp McCoy. He talks about being a part of F Company. He also talks about dating. He describes his rank. He discusses his captain's leadership. He explains how he learned to survive in winter. He talks about the Champagne Campaign. He describes participating in the black markets. Taguchi talks about a memorable Hawaiian solider. He discusses his leadership style. He describes his time in a stockade. He talks about the scuffles the Hawaiian soldiers got into in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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1998OH0035_03_Taguchi
Kazuma Taguchi oral history interview, part 2 of 7, December 1, 1998
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Kazuma Taguchi talks about his involvement in sports. He discusses fishing. He describes the foods that he likes and dislikes. He talks about his military training in Kauai, Hawaii. He discusses the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. He explains how he protected the shores of Hawaii. He describes a patrol that he went on. He talks about his friendships with other soldiers. Taguchi explains how he helped a friend reunite with his wife. He discusses the decisions he made as a Non-Commissioned Officer. He describes gaining access to water while stationed in Kauai, Hawaii. He talks about dating.
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1998OH0035_02_Taguchi
Sachio Jack Takata oral history interview, part 3 of 3, June 17, 2006
Sachio Takata recollects his time at basic training at Camp Blanding training to be a replacement for the 442nd. He made a few friends in the Army. However, if you were not in the same company or platoon, it was harder to build a relationship. Sachio recalls when he was in the CIC as a special agent and shared a story about examining bags.
Sachio discusses the relationship between the Marines and the Japanese American interpreters. Sachio was proud of the accomplishments of the Niseis during World War Two. He gave examples of the Gothic Line and the 552nd for being the fastest artillery group in Europe. Although it was discriminatory to have a segregated group of Japanese American soldiers, Sachio said he felt safer.
When Sachio was at Enewetak, a medical officer told him about the GI Bill and provided him with information on how to go to medical school. Sachio applied to Tulane and the University of Michigan and was accepted to both colleges. When Sachio was discharged, he started his medical schooling at Tulane.
Being in Turlock and Gila River, Sachio lost parts of his life. When he graduated from medical school, he was ten years older than his classmates. Sachio felt it was an achievement to get into medical school. All the aspects of his life have fallen into place. After completing his residency in Iowa, he went to work in Omaha for three months and then to Los Angeles in 1960.
Sachio got married within a year of moving to Los Angeles and had two sons. Sachio's message for future generations is to persevere. In high school, Sachio had the goal to attend medical school. Despite World War Two and moving around, Sachio accomplished his dream.
At the end of the interview, Sachio narrates a few items from his collections.
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2006OH0699_03_Takata
Kingo Melvin Fujii oral history interview, part 2 of 3, June 26, 2006
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K. Fujii talks about his experiences in Occupied Japan and his post-war life. He shares anecdotes regarding: post-war Japan living conditions, living in Alaska and Mexico post-war, and experiences as an independent working artist. He also talks about marriage and family.
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2006OH0687_02_Fujii
Howard "Noppo" Taniguchi oral history interview, part 5 of 5, May 17, 2003
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Taniguchi revisits his experiences in the Amache Concentration Camp. He talks about the translation work that he did in Japan. He explains how the younger generation differs from his generation. Taniguchi describes how he met his wife. He talks about his children and grandchildren. He discusses how he has shared his war time experiences. He shares his hopes for the future.
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2003OH0350_05_Taniguchi
George Matsui oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 11, 1998
George Matsui was reassigned to MacArthur's Headquarters, Army Intelligence G2, Natural Resources Section after Japan surrendered. He recalls traveling to Fukuoka to see his family for the first time.
After being discharged, George returned to the United States with a big homecoming. There was a welcome banner and steak dinner. He reunited with his girlfriend in Minneapolis and got married five days later. George continued his education and found a job with the Government Civil Service. He had numerous promotions during his 30-year career at the Postal Office and retired in 1976.
In his retirement years, George stayed active and joined two tennis clubs.
George and his wife moved from Minneapolis to San Diego and Seattle. They have two daughters.
George's message to future generations was to study hard and go to college.
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1998OH0008_03_Matsui
George Matsui oral history interview, part 2 of 3, September 11, 1998
George Matsui discusses his reaction to December 7 and the aftermath. His feeling was shikata ga nai. George evacuated to Santa Anita and Tule Lake.
At Tule Lake, George remembered the barbed wires around the parameter, barracks, and guards in the guard towers. George was at Tule Lake for a few months before reporting to Camp Savage for Military Intelligence Service Language School. George learned interrogation, translation, and interpretation in Japanese.
During the Pacific Theater, one of his worst memory for him was seeing dead bodies. George recalls trying to save Japanese civilians and soldiers. For his accomplishments in Saipan, George was awarded the Bronze Star. He could not talk about his war experience previously because of the effects it had on him.
After George's service in Saipan, he went to Honolulu for a rest period. He spent his time attending USO events and corresponding with his wife. George shared a story of how he sent a proposal letter and engagement ring to her. He also mentioned learning about the passing of Frank Hachiya.
Besides Saipan, George went to Marshall Island. Marshall Island was George's first operation with the 7th Division. For his accomplishment in deciphering the hydrographic map, George received a letter of accommodation.
When George learned the war had ended, he was happy. George felt he was lucky to serve in two campaigns in the Pacific Theater. He credited the men who served in China, Burma, and India for doing a great job.
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1998OH0008_02_Matsui
Kazuo Yamaguchi oral history interview, part 2 of 6, May 4, 2003
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Kazuo Yamaguchi describes the difference between the attitudes of East Coasters and West Coasters in regards to the term "shikata ga nai." He talks about the way he grew up influenced by the Asian American stereotype in school -- good student, disciplined, etc. After the Pearl Harbor attack, the FBI searched his house, but his best friend's father stationed patrolmen in front of his farm so they would not be harassed. The staff at his school also showed positive reinforcement, keeping a close eye on him and his siblings. He describes his father's political awareness of the tensions between the United States and Japan, before the Pearl Harbor attack. He also talks about how he was rejected from joining the United States Navy.
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2003OH0347_02_Yamaguchi
Kim Ida Surh oral history interview, part 4 of 8, October 26, 2003
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During this interview, Kim Ida Surh touches on some personal, emotional memories. She first discusses the pain of her Sunday school teacher excluding her brother and her from a party and the effect it had on her emotionally as she grew up. Later, Surh talks about other memories from her adolescence, such as meeting Young Kim, her early high school years, and dating in general. Lastly, Surh finishes by discussing an array of topics, such as her plans after high school, marrying Young Kim, and the emotional pain of seeing her Japanese American friend being forcibly removed from her home because of Executive Order 9066.
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2003OH0397_04_Surh
Edward Ichiyama oral history interview, part 1 of 7, January 22, 2002
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During this part of the interview Edward Ichiyama discusses his family's emigration to the United States, as well as his familial makeup. He also recalls specific events during his adolescence, such as spending time in his father's barbershop, developing his love for reading, as well as his work experience and social life.
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