Tom Yamada oral history interview, part 5 of 5, October 3, 2004

Tom Yamada discusses stories from his time in service. During occupation in Japan, Yamada works with naval officer Lieutenant Lim. 20 years later, Yamada runs into Lieutenant Lim at Radio City Music Hall and thinks of him kindly . Yamada also thinks of Richard Ishimoto, a former Military Intelligence Service with serves with him during World War Two. Yamada recalls Ishimoto getting bitten by sand fleas in New Guinea all over his body.

In services, Yamada recollects the entertainment the USO putting shows for the servicemen. with Bob Hope. With the ability to travel, Yamada acquires s numerous autographs on a single dollar bill. He has one from Lucille Ball, Dick Clark and Joe Lewis to name a few.

Towards the end of the interview, Yamada describes a letter from Nancy Reagan; an article about the interrogation with General Tojo; photographs; and rank patch from services.

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