Mitsuru Doi oral history interview, part 1 of 5, June 7, 1999

Files

Dublin Core

Description

Doi discusses how he got his nickname, growing up in Kauai on a plantation, working at a gas station, and playing sports in high school. He also talks about attending Japanese language school, religion, friendships, and the attack on Pearl Harbor and aftermath including his thoughts on martial law. Lastly, Doi talks about volunteering for the Army; shows and describes pictures from his induction; and talks about going to Camp Shelby.


Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:27:04

Language

Identifier

1999OH0053_01_Doi

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/053-Doi-Mits-1.m4v

Date of Birth

1924 Jun 12

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Nickname

Location of Basic Training

Index

Yes

Citation

Doi, Mitsuru: narrator, Hashisaka, Ann: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Mitsuru Doi oral history interview, part 1 of 5, June 7, 1999,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed November 21, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050126.