George Miyashiro oral history interview, part 1 of 5, June 8, 1999
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Miyashiro discusses his childhood including his community and neighborhood; friendships; and how he got his nickname. He then talks about his father's employment as a taxi driver, his mother's death, his siblings, attending Japanese language school, playing sports, and speaking Pidgin at home. Next, Miyashiro talks about his childhood home; the attack on Pearl Harbor and aftermath; volunteering for service; and the formation of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Lastly, Miyashiro provides some thoughts about incarceration camps, and discusses traveling to the mainland for basic training.
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video/m4v
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0:26:37
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Spatial Coverage
Identifier
1999OH0062_01_Miyashiro
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/062-Miyashiro-Oscar-1.m4v
Date of Birth
1920 Sep 22
Location of Birth
War or Conflict
Branch of Service
Entrance into Service
Nickname
Location of Basic Training
Unit of Service
Index
Yes
Citation
Miyashiro, George: narrator, Sato, Christine: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “George Miyashiro oral history interview, part 1 of 5, June 8, 1999,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed April 25, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050237.