Frank Morimoto oral history interview, part 2 of 5, February 6, 2000
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Description
Morimoto discusses his experiences participating in the liberation of Bruyeres, including what the terrain was like, and dealing with the constant threat of encountering German soldiers due to the dark and dense forest cover; and also due to the hidden mines and booby traps. He also talks about his experiences during the rescue of the Lost Battalion and Champagne Campaign, including what it was like to be stationed in the Maritime Alps describing his sleeping quarters and the need to set booby traps; as well as describing activities that the soldiers participated in during down time, such as gambling and writing letters.
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video/m4v
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00:27:48
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2000OH0105_02_Morimoto
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/105-Morimoto-Frank-2.m4v
Date of Birth
1915 Oct 07
Location of Birth
War or Conflict
Branch of Service
Entrance into Service
Unit of Service
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Yes
Citation
Morimoto, Frank: narrator, Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Frank Morimoto oral history interview, part 2 of 5, February 6, 2000,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed November 21, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050732.