Harry Mitsuru Kodama oral history interview, part 2 of 3, August 19, 2006

Kodama talks about his serial number. He describes embarking from New Jersey and his journey to Europe. He discusses landing in Marseilles, France. He talks about receiving his assignment at the replacement depot. He describes his interactions with veteran soldiers. He explains what it was like to be a replacement soldier. He discusses his combat experiences in Leghorn, Italy. He shares his memories of climbing a mountain to reach German soldiers. He also shares his impressions of Italy. Kodama describes his travels through Europe. He talks about his medals and awards. He discusses Japanese American soldiers dating European civilians. He explains his overall combat experience. He talks about his unit's leadership. He shares other memories from combat. He briefly describes snipers. He discusses his friendships. He talks about an incident with a spotter that cost lives. He describes the service records of the 92nd division and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He shares his thoughts on German soldiers and Prisoners of War. Kodama explains how he communicated with his family while overseas. He talks about what he did during his leisure time after World War Two. He describes being discharged and reuniting with his family. He discusses his move to Southern California. He explains how he me his first wife. He talks about his children. He explains why his first marriage ended. He talks about his grandchildren. He briefly discusses interracial marriage.

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