Kunio Fujimoto oral history interview, part 4 of 5, June 8, 1999

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Description

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

Extent

0:27:39

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Identifier

1999OH0060_04_Fujimoto

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/060-Fujimoto-Kunio-4.m4v

Date of Birth

1919 Jun 11

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Nickname

Location of Basic Training

Index

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.