Melvin Muramoto oral history interview, part 2 of 4, March 20, 2004
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Muramoto discusses the attack on Pearl Harbor, blackout restrictions; and describes Camp Shelby including discussing food, basic training, going into Hattiesburg; and his experiences with segregation and discrimination. He then reads a letter sent from Regimental Commander Colonel Pence to his mother, and talks about his impression of Japanese mainland soldiers. Lastly, Muramoto talks about friendships and reunions; corresponding with friends and family while at Camp Shelby; traveling overseas to Africa; and his first combat experiences in Italy.
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video/m4v
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0:27:08
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Spatial Coverage
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2004OH0421_02_Muramoto
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/421-Muramoto-Melvin-2.m4v
Date of Birth
1927 Oct 16
Location of Birth
War or Conflict
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Entrance into Service
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Campaigns/Battles
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Yes
Citation
Muramoto, Melvin: narrator, Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Melvin Muramoto oral history interview, part 2 of 4, March 20, 2004,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed April 25, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050248.