In February 1945, James received his Army draft and went to Texas for basic training. Basic training lasted four months, and he went overseas to Germany.

At the end of 1945, James goes overseas to Dorndorf, Germany, for five to six months with the occupation forces. He says Dorndorf, Germany, was rebuilt by the American Army and did not look affected by wartime. It was evident the United States was trying to keep the peace by helping Germany rebuild.

After several months in Germany, James was discharged in 1946. He enrolled in college to learn about agriculture and worked on the family farm. James was married for 40 years to Susie, and they have five children and four grandchildren.

James discusses the contributions of the Japanese Americans during World War Two. James loves the United States and says it is the best place to live. ]]> Fujii, James: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Few days after the Pearl Harbor attack, the Japanese Americans' status changes to 4C, enemy aliens. In addition, there are restrictions such as traveling and curfew hours.

Yoshiro recalls preparing and leaving for evacuation when President Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9066. The Tokiwa family goes to the Salinas Assembly Center and then to Poston, Arizona. Yoshiro says they are only allowed to bring what they can carry.

At Poston, Yoshiro works as a security guard and then in the agriculture department. In camp, all the internees are given a loyalty questionnaire. Yoshiro explains the no-no boys and deportation.

In 1944, Yoshiro is drafted. He shares his experience of being inducted and going to basic training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Yoshiro discusses the segregation in Mississippi.

At the end of Yoshiro's military career, he is a Technician 5th Grade (Corporal level). Yoshiro is discharged from the Army in January 1947, from Camp Beale, CA.
]]> Tokiwa, Yoshiro: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> Race--Military segregation]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> World War II--Hawaii]]> World War II--Military service--100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)]]> Ono, Tokuji: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 27]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Yamashita, Nobuo: narrator]]> Tanaka, Diane: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
For his service in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Korea, Nob receives the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, and some awards from the Philippine Government for his service. The Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to Nob and nine other Military Intelligence Servicemen (MIS) with the help of Ensign Sherman. Ensign advocated for the 10 MIS to receive the award even though they are not infantrymen.

Nob shares his wartime experiences with his son, Wayne. Wayne works for Treasury Customs Fraud Division and finds a correlation between his job and Nob's experiences with the MIS. Nob decides to share his wartime experience with an oral history because he feels the 100th and 442nd have a lot of publicity for their contributions during World War Two. Therefore, Nob wants to share his war experience. Moreover, Nob discusses discrimination against African Americans and segregation.

Nob says life is what you make of it. Live life to the fullest The best period of Nob's life is when he works as a gardener working six days a week. Moreover, after work, he visits his mother.

At the end of the interview, Nob narrates his photographs from his Army service. ]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Rohwer]]> World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Santa Anita]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]>
In camp, Yenari does not want his Issei parents to be ostracize if he volunteers for service. Therefore, he waits until he get to Chicago to write a letter to Camp Savage to volunteer. Yenari is enlisted at Fort Snelling and is inducted in December 7, 1943. He describes patriotism and the curriculum at Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS).



]]> Yenari, Theodore: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 November 15]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Kimura, Robert: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> US Army Center of Military History: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2009 July 16]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> World War II--Military service--Recruiting and enlisting]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School]]> Military service]]> Kimura, Robert: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 April 24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
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.
]]> Takata, Sachio Jack: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Military service--Veteran history]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Japanese Americans--Post-World War II]]> Yamashita, Paul: narrator]]> Takeshita, Pat: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> Yamashita, Paul: narrator]]> Takeshita, Pat: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 September 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Education]]> Activism and involvement--Civil rights]]> Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps]]> Race--Race relations]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Ozaki, Sam Saburo: narrator]]> Wasserman, Steven: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 June 26]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Glenview, Illinois]]> Immigration and citizenship--The Journey]]> Immigration and citizenship--Arrival]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> Industry and employment]]> Yamaguchi, Kazuo: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003-05-04]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Manhattan (New York), New York]]>