Kunio Fujimoto oral history interview, part 4 of 5, June 8, 1999
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Fujimoto continues to talk about his unit's attempt to capture Cassino, Italy. He describes a recent visit to Cassino, Italy. He discusses an air fight he witnessed. He shares his thoughts on war. He talks about his unit's retreat from Cassino, Italy. He describes his time at the replacement depot. He explains why he was discharged. Fujimoto discusses being assigned to headquarters. He talks about guarding Prisoners of War. He describes what holidays were like during wartime. He discusses his good luck charms. He explains how he communicated with family while overseas. He describes a rest period in Italy. He also describes his interactions with mainland soldiers. He discusses the black markets. He talks about a soldier who was trying to avoid combat.
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video/m4v
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0:27:39
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1999OH0060_04_Fujimoto
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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/060-Fujimoto-Kunio-4.m4v
Date of Birth
1919 Jun 11
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War or Conflict
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Yes
Citation
Fujimoto, Kunio: narrator, Sato, Christine: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Kunio Fujimoto oral history interview, part 4 of 5, June 8, 1999,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed December 22, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050233.