Sam Terasaki oral history interview, part 5 of 6, June 7, 1999

Terasaki talks about awards and medals he received including a good conduct medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Presidential Unit Citiation. He then talks about his friendships and camraderie within his unit; the importance of the 100th Infantry Battalion in regards to the Japanese American community; and discusses some of his overseas experiences including going to Monte Carlo during a rest period, celebrating Christmas, and having a mild case of trench foot. Next, Terasaki talks about his living conditions while in combat, interactions with German soldiers, his good luck charm while overseas, and discussing his siblings. Lastly, Terasaki talks about traveling in Europe after the war ended, and discusses the 34th Infantry Division.

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