Harry Nakabe oral history interview, part 5 of 7, April 30, 2004

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Description

Nakabe discusses his first experiences after landing in Naples; talks about civilians he encountered; and describes the Combat Infantryman Badge. He then talks about meeting up with the 100th Infantry Battalion; discusses different uses for Army helmets; talks about how he bathed while in combat; and discusses his first day in combat. Next, Nakabe talks about casualties of war; and describes an incident where he assisted in rescuing a fellow solider who was in need of medical attention. Lastly, Nakabe discusses getting wounded, and talks about his most difficult combat experience.

Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:28:21

Language

Identifier

2004OH0443_05_Nakabe

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/443-Nakabe-Harry-5.m4v

Date of Birth

1924 Aug 16

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Location of Basic Training

Index

Yes

Citation

Nakabe, Harry: narrator, Horsting, Robert: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Harry Nakabe oral history interview, part 5 of 7, April 30, 2004,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed December 22, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050432.