1 100 16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tetsuo Asato oral history interview, November 29, 2002 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tetsuo Asato oral history interview, part 5 of 8, November 29, 2002 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Asato, Tetsuo; narrator Horsting, Robert; interviewer Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral Histories Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video/m4v Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002-11-29 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Torrance, California 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 2002OH0150A_05_Asato Description An account of the resource Before going overseas, Tetsuo Asato went on furlough and visited his sister in California. Tetsuo departed on the Aquitania. Although the voyage was rough, Tetsuo did not get seasick. He landed in Glasgow, Scotland, and traveled to South Hampton to cross the channel to Le Havre. Arriving overseas, Tetsuo got sick and was hospitalized in Marseilles, France, for a few days. He joined his company, G Company, 2nd Battalion, 442nd, in Sospel, France, and was in the mortar section. He recollects climbing a mountain with G Company and living in dugouts on the border of France and Italy. The next combat was the Lost Battalion rescue. The G Company was hit hard because they had 800 casualties. Following was the Champagne Campaign. Tetsuo said the Champagne Campaign had no heavy troop movement compared to the Lost Battalion. Later, the 442nd received orders from General Mark Clark to come back to Italy to break the Gothic Line.   In the last push, the 100th went north. The 2nd Battalion was the center. The 3rd Battalion was on the right. After a few days, Tetsuo rejoined the line from the hospital. Tetsuo remembers being on assignment as a litter-bearer in Casa Poggio and being under German artillery fire. 442nd artillery fire battle Berlin Camp Shelby casualties Champagne Campaign climbing combat dances European Theater Fort Meade foxholes France friends G Company gambling General Clark German soldiers Glasgow Gothic Line Heart Mountain hospitalization Italy Japanese American soldiers Killed in Action (KIA) last push Lost Battalion mortar squad mountain music New York overseas overseas trip patrol platoon propaganda shells Sospel Tokyo Rose voyage weapons World War Two https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/3f89593e343ca3c975dc5c359db7c2f1.xml c86b135153ad444bb8cb19b0a63f5227 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harold Horiuchi oral history interview, July 6, 2008 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. 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 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harold Horiuchi oral history interview, part 3 of 3, July 6, 2008 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Horiuchi, Harold: 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 2008OH0893_03_Horiuchi Description An account of the resource 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 The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 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 https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/39db0778e106a0a237bec02a293a6048.xml f8de45d9c1e8fc50ac82f10d6468a118 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chiye Watanabe oral history interview, December 20, 2008 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chiye Watanabe oral history interview, part 4 of 5, December 20, 2008 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Watanabe, Chiye: narrator Hayashi, Henry: narrator Nakawatase, Seiichi: narrator Yuge, Tim: 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 2008OH0956_04_Watanabe Description An account of the resource Henry M. Hayashi discusses his time at Fort Sheridan and Camp Shelby before going overseas. Joe is also at Fort Sheridan and Camp Shelby with Henry. Henry grows up in Los Angeles, CA, where there is diversity, and everyone gets along. When Henry goes to Camp Shelby, he witnesses segregation in the South. Before going overseas, Henry visits his family in Amache and has a bad experience. He describes the living conditions and treatment. Also, Henry gets married to his wife in Chicago. In Italy, Henry is in the last push. He describes his time in the European Theater and the learning of Joe's death. Chiye Hayashi Watanabe and Seiichi Nakawatase also discuss learning about Joe's death. Joe Hayashi is awarded the Purple Heart, Distinguish Service Medal, and Medal of Honor for his service in World War Two. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral Histories Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video/m4v 100th 442nd 88s artillery artillery barrage Barracks C Company Camp Shelby Carrara correspondence D Company discharged discrimination Distinguished Service Cross European Theater family Fort Sheridan foxholes funeral furlough German soldiers Hakujin Hawaiian soldiers Heart Mountain Italy K Company Katonk Killed in Action (KIA) last push leaflets leave living conditions marriage Medal of Honor medals & awards overseas platoon POW camps Purple Heart rank rations segregation siblings squad World War Two wounded in action (WIA) https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/b4952e2657c917bcc21e69d7d29a9875.xml 4e22f8fc8ef0c81232c462ffa2339d55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rikio Tsuda oral history interview, October 21, 2002 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/309-Tsuda-Rikio-3.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1923 Oct 14 Location of Birth Wailua (Oahu), Hawaii War or Conflict World War, 1939-1945 Branch of Service Army Entrance into Service Drafted or Volunteered Volunteered Nickname Rik Location of Basic Training Camp Shelby, Mississippi Unit of Service 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined) Campaigns/Battles Anzio 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rikio Tsuda oral history interview, part 3 of 6, October 21, 2002 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tsuda, Rikio: 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 2002OH0309_03_Tsuda Description An account of the resource Tsuda discusses meeting up with the 100th Infantry Battalion once arrived in Italy. He would be assigned to a rifle company, even though he was trained as a heavy weapons expert. After this, they would march to Anzio. While there, he would get his first taste of war, including burying dead German bodies and guarding occupied houses. Next, they would march to Belvedere, where they would attack the German lines from behind, taking many SS troops as prisoners. While this was happening, a German tank would also begin it's attack, but in the end, they would all be killed as well. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Ukichi Wozumi oral history interview, June 25, 2007 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1918 Jul 24 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 Shelby, Mississippi Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii Camp McCoy, Wisconsin Unit of Service 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) 3rd Engineer Battalion Campaigns/Battles Naples-Foggia Campaign Rome-Arno Campaign Anzio Campaign Belvedere Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine Rescue of the Lost Battalion Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Ukichi Wozumi oral history interview, part 3 of 4, June 25, 2007 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wozumi, Thomas Ukichi: narrator Yuge, Tim: 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 2007OH0774_03_Wozumi Description An account of the resource Thomas Ukichi Wozumi goes on leave to New York before going overseas. He shows an original menu he got from Miyako Restaurant in New York. Thomas departs on a cargo ship and lands in Iran and travels to Naples, France. He recalls his first battle, the Lost Battalion, and the 442nd first battle with the German soldiers. He discusses the difference between German and American guns, living conditions on the battlefield, and replacements. At the end of October, Thomas is injured by a landmine when his Company crosses the river. He receives the Purple Heart for his injuries. After his recovery, he goes to Anzio and stays in Naples for a while. Shortly after, Thomas gets trench foot and is reclassified from the messenger squad to being a driver. Thomas returns to Hawaii on September 5, 1945, after being discharge from service. He shares his homecoming experience and works at the Post Office as a mail courier for 27 years before retiring. 100th 442nd Anzio Anzio beach artillery fire artillery shells attack basic training battle battle memories correspondence discharged employment Epinal Florida foxholes German guns German soldiers gun Hawaiian soldiers homecoming Issei parents Killed in Action Lost Battalion Naples Nisei soldiers Nisei veterans overseas overseas trip platoon post war Purple Heart reclassification replacements rifles San Francisco shrapnel squad trench foot wife wounded in action https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/cfecd54879e87060122bb3a408e0f40c.xml 304fbb28147912750f62d648300063cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Don Miyada oral history interview, November 22, 2014 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. 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 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Don Miyada oral history interview, part 4 of 4, November 22, 2014 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Miyada, Don: 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 2014OH1074_04_Miyada Description An account of the resource 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 https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/2772fc817139ea2b8f1a9dbabd41c043.xml 86db6853ac14b0f55ebc2c718252a9f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gerald Gustafson oral history interview, May 14, 2005 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/569-Gustafson-Gerald-4.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1921 Dec 26 Location of Birth Chicago, Illinois War or Conflict World War, 1939-1945 Branch of Service Army Entrance into Service Drafted or Volunteered Volunteered Nickname Jerry Location of Basic Training Fort Riley, Kansas Fort Benning, Georgia Unit of Service 442nd Regimental Combat Team Campaigns/Battles Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns Rome-Arno Campaign Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps Vosges 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gerald Gustafson oral history interview, part 4 of 5, May 14, 2005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gustafson, Gerald: narrator Yamagami, Don: 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 2005OH0569_04_Gustafson Description An account of the resource Gustafson discusses losing men and the restructure of the division. He details about close combat with German soldiers and when the German soldiers surrender. Gustafson discusses a story about crabs and other wartime shares, and his promotion. Subject The topic of the resource World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team World War II--European Theater World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line" 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. 0:29:12 Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005 May 14 442nd Regimental Combat Team Camp Shelby casualties crabs foxholes German soldiers Gothic Line Italy prisoner of war replacement https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/b7a7144ddd060a5e100b7049d5583b78.xml 91ae8a704dc25f9cda4314b4d8fa6720 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hideo Takahashi oral history interview, February 12, 2005 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/534-Takahashi-Hideo-4.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1917 Feb 05 Location of Birth Gresham, Oregon War or Conflict World War, 1939-1945 Branch of Service Army Entrance into Service Drafted or Volunteered Drafted Nickname Tak Location of Basic Training Camp Roberts, California Fort McClellan, Alabama Unit of Service 442nd Regimental Combat Team Campaigns/Battles Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps Vosges Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine Rescue of the Lost Battalion Index indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hideo Takahashi oral history interview, part 4 of 5, February 12, 2005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Takahashi, Hideo: narrator Nakaishi, Russell: 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 2005OH0534_04_Takahashi Description An account of the resource Takahashi talks more about his war experiences in Europe. He discusses the Gothic Line campaign as a walkie talkie man, and shooting his first bullet in Carrara. There, he would see the brutalities of war, seeing one of his best friends get killed and his sergeant captured by the Germans. After that, he would go to Lake Como, where they would learn of the Germans surrendering and that would spell the end of the war in Europe. He would continue to stay in Europe for a short amount of time, guarding prisoners of war until finally returning to the United States. Once discharged, he would open a restaurant for about 10 years, before working for the post office. He also discusses facing discrimination after the war, including seeing "No Japs" signs. Subject The topic of the resource World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line" 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. 2005 February 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 2005 February 12 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Ontario, Oregon 442nd Regimental Combat 88s bayonet Carrara combat discrimination family foxholes friends German soldiers Gothic Line guard duty Killed in Action (KIA) Lake Como Lodi post office prisoners of war radio relief restaurant reunions surrender tree bursts walkie talkie Washington https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/fec906f71559270f0ca23fb915584b8a.xml 70cd697bf45e4013549266f0ba7e5e46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hideo Takahashi oral history interview, February 12, 2005 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/534-Takahashi-Hideo-3.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1917 Feb 05 Location of Birth Gresham, Oregon War or Conflict World War, 1939-1945 Branch of Service Army Entrance into Service Drafted or Volunteered Drafted Nickname Tak Location of Basic Training Camp Roberts, California Fort McClellan, Alabama Unit of Service 442nd Regimental Combat Team Campaigns/Battles Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps Vosges Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine Rescue of the Lost Battalion Index indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hideo Takahashi oral history interview, part 3 of 5, February 12, 2005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Takahashi, Hideo: narrator Nakaishi, Russell: 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 2005OH0534_03_Takahashi Description An account of the resource Takahashi talks about being shipped from Italy to France and beginning his first combat in Bruyeres. As a walkie talkie man, he would be assigned with communication. Next, he talks about his part during the Lost Battalion campaign and patrolling. After they had successfully saved the Lost Battalion, they would be assigned to do some guard duty before heading to Nice for the champagne campaign, awaiting replacements and getting some rest. After this, they would be involved with the Po Valley campaign, rummaging through the darkness. Subject The topic of the resource World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--"Rescue of the Lost Battalion" World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team World War II--European Theater--"The Gothic Line" 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. 0:29:35 Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005 February 12 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Ontario, Oregon 2nd platoon Belmont Bruyeres casualties Champagne Campaign communications darkness forest foxholes France guard duty I Company Lost Battalion Marseille Nice olive drabs patrol Po Valley replacements Sergeant Kubota training walkie talkie weapons Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ken Nihei oral history interview, August 20, 2004 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/483-Nihei-Ken-3.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1925 May 14 Location of Birth Sacramento, California Incarceration Facilities Tanforan Temporary Detention Facility 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 Camp Blanding, Florida Unit of Service 442nd Regimental Combat Team 232nd Combat Engineer Company Campaigns/Battles The Gothic Line Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ken Nihei oral history interview, part 3 of 5, August 20, 2004 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nihei, Ken: narrator Hanamura, Wendy: 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 2004OH0483_03_Nihei Description An account of the resource Overseas, every two months Ken's company moved to a different area. Ken's first battle was on Mount Fogarito. In the Headquarters Platoon, Ken did various assignments. One job was to be a litter-bearer and carry the wounded soldiers off the battlefield. Ken discusses the risk of being a litter-bearer. His friend Tom Nishimoto died when he was a litter-bearer carrying Captain Cassey down the mountain. Another job was escorting POWs down the mountain. Ken, Norbori, and Chizuo Uyeda took the POWs down and were attacked by mortar shells. They were not hit, but one of the POWs was wounded. After Mount Fogarito, the Company marched into Carrera, Italy, and he recalls the townspeople were happy to see them. Ken was in combat with the German soldiers for several weeks until Genova. Post-war, Ken was assigned to ship the German POWs back to Germany. The group was divided into two modes of transports truck and train. Ken and his men were on the train convoy, and they had to watch 400 POWs. 442nd artillery barrage battle Carrara combat convoy European Theater foxholes friendly fire German soldiers Germany headquarters Italy Japanese American soldiers K rations Killed in Action (KIA) L Company litter-bearer marching medic mortar barrage mortar shells Mount Fogarito Nisei soldiers overseas platoon post war Prisoners of War (POWs) radio man souvenirs staff sergeant train wounded in action (WIA) https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/907cada5e91fd80ce06e25d9875d0efd.xml 8f3542e0246bcf9a436223816f943b59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank Konno oral history interview, June 26, 2004 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/459-Kono-Frank-4.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1920 Mar 18 Location of Birth Los Angeles, California 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 Location of Basic Training Camp Shelby, Mississippi Unit of Service 442nd Regimental Combat Team Campaigns/Battles Southern France Campaign Index indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank Konno oral history interview, part 4 of 5, June 26, 2004 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Konno, Frank: narrator Kunitomi, Darrell: 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 2004OH0459_04_Konno Description An account of the resource Konno talks about combat experiences in France including his military assignment, digging foxholes, friendships with soldiers, and firing a rifle. He then talks about the differences between a machine gun and rifle; discusses German weapons; and talks about the end of the war and his guard duty assignment. Next, Konno talks about returning home, discusses sending letters to his family while overseas, and provides some thoughts about his post-war plans. 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 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. 0:26:07 Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 June 26 combat experiences correspondence foxholes guard duty post-war weapons https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/380702fcdb2bf5e1dd06034085de41a8.xml a750cab107c3a6d91f092ad829850377 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Ichiuji oral history interview, June 28, 1999 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/071-Ichiuji-Joseph-4.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1919 Feb 14 Location of Birth Salinas, California Incarceration Facilities Poston 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 Roberts, California Camp Shelby, Mississippi Unit of Service 522nd Field Artillery Battalion Campaigns/Battles Champagne Campaign Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine Rescue of the Lost Battalion Central Europe Campaign Rome-Arno Campaign Liberation of Dachau Subcamps Index indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Ichiuji oral history interview, part 4 of 7, June 28, 1999 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ichiuji, Joseph: narrator Kawata, Ian: 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 1999OH0071_04_Ichiuji Description An account of the resource Ichiuji talks about being shipped overseas, first going to Newport News before going on a 28 day convoy to Italy. When arriving in Italy, he would immediately notice the destruction of Naples, and would then move up to Bagnoli, where they would be joined by the 100th Infantry. They would continue moving through Italy, joining up with the 34th Division. Next, he talks more about the combat experiences that he had, being part of the artillery team, and the process of what the team did. After this, he talks about the Hill 140 campaign and liberating Leghorn, followed by a break as they waited for replacements. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roy Sato oral history interview, March 21, 2004 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/422-Sato-Roy-5.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1925 Oct 31 Location of Birth Stockton, California Incarceration Facilities Fresno Temporary Detention Facility Jerome Concentration Camp 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 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 Index indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roy Sato oral history interview, part 5 of 7, March 21, 2004 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sato, Roy: narrator Nakaishi, Russell: 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 2004OH0422_05_Sato Description An account of the resource Sato continues talking about his war experiences such as, going from France back to Italy and members of the unit getting the measles. Around this time, he would receive a flamethrower and would learn how to use that and mix the fluid that is used. Next, he talks about having to dig foxholes and getting their objectives completed, going from town to town as they liberated various towns. He also speaks about the worst experiences he had, getting shaky with fear, seeing friends wounded and sometimes even killed in action. After this, he would experiences the end of the war in Europe, relieved that it would be over but not yet able to leave yet due to the points system. Subject The topic of the resource World War II--European Theater World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) 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. 0:29:57 Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 March 21 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Rancho Cordova, California 442nd Regimental Combat Team artillery British Commander casualties communications fear flamethrower foxholes German soldiers grenade launcher grenades Italy jeep measles objective patrol retreat rifle wound https://ndajams.omeka.net/files/original/a48bad55faed5233d45050120007e2c2.xml f6166b90b9f19441c4202747873a4c19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nash Tahara oral history interview, February 29, 2004 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/409-Tahara-Nash-4.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1922 Mar 05 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 Unit of Service 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined) Campaigns/Battles Southern France Campaign Vosges The Gothic Line Rescue of the Lost Battalion Index indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nash Tahara oral history interview, part 4 of 6, February 29, 2004 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tahara, Nash: narrator Kunitomi, Darrell: 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 2004OH0409_04_Tahara Description An account of the resource Tahara gives an in-depth description of the rescue of the Lost Battalion in France. He talks about tree bursts and the German soldiers and weapons that he dealt with throughout the war. His duty during the battle would be to carry around a carbine as well as a browning automatic rifle, while other squad members would carry the tripod, bipod and ammunition. Next, he talks about how he was shot at by a sniper and missed him by just a couple of feet. After this, he talks about the intricacies of rescuing the Texans of the Lost Battalion and how the casualties they took while doing that. He also talks about how they were able to get sleep, eat their K rations and smoke their cigarettes throughout combat. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paul Yamashita 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/mp4/381-Yamashita-Paul-3.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1920 Dec 09 Location of Birth Hakalau, 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 Rome-Arno Campaign Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine Index indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paul Yamashita oral history interview, part 3 of 5, September 26, 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yamashita, Paul: narrator Takeshita, Pat: 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 2003OH0381_03_Yamashita Description An account of the resource Yamashita discusses the fighting between the Hawaiian and mainland soldiers, until Earl Finch decided to take some of the Hawaiian soldiers to the American concentration camps to show them what the mainland soldiers were going through. After that, all the soldiers got along much better and were able to ship out as a unit. Next, he talks about his first time in combat; after a communication error, his team was left out while the German tanks shot at them. He talks about his experience in getting back to his unit, fearing for his life but gaining good experience for future combat. Next, he talks about the battle at Hill 140 and how the 442nd took heavy casualties. After this, he talks about what it was like to be in the middle of heavy shelling and needing to stay in the foxhole to avoid being wounded or killed. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard "Dick" Narasaki oral history interview, September 12, 1998 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. URL http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/010-Narasaki-Dick-4.m4v Date of Birth [YYYY-MM-DD] 1926 Jan 13 Location of Birth Santa Clara, California Incarceration Facilities Tanforan Temporary Detention Facility 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 Camp Blanding, Florida Unit of Service 442nd Regimental Combat Team Campaigns/Battles Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard "Dick" Narasaki oral history interview, part 4 of 5, September 12, 1998 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Narasaki, Richard: narrator Uchida, Stephanie: 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 1998OH0010_04_Narasaki 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. 00:28:40 Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-09-12 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Seattle, Washington Description An account of the resource Narasaki continues his interview by sharing the first time he used his rifle in combat, and the conditions the soldiers endured. He also recounts hearing about the end of the war and earning enough points to return home. Finally, Narasaki tells us about his search for work, his job with the US Postal Service, and his wife and children. Subject The topic of the resource World War II--Combat--Weapons--Rifles World War II--Military service--Discharge Identity and values--Children Industry and employment children discharge foxholes hygiene Italy point system post office post-war rations Red Cross rifle USPS