Clarence Matsumoto oral history interview, part 2 of 4, October 4, 2004

Clarence "Matt" Matsumoto discusses growing up, he isnot close with parents because out playing with friends. Matsumoto says his values and morals are learned by going to church every Sunday. In 1940, he graduates high school and goes to Community College. He joins the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and plants trees for conservation for three years.

During prewar on Maui, Matsumoto recalls social gathering likes dances. When Pearl Harbor is attack curfew is in place and blackouts. Matsumoto decides to volunteer for service when there is an announcement looking for volunteers for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Matsumoto goes to Schofield Barracks for basic training before going to Camp Shelby. March 3, 1943, Matsumoto joins the military and his family goes to see him off on the boat. Matsumoto remembers the sugar mill gives him a farewell party at Chinese restaurant . At Camp Shelby, he is assign to K Company. He learns infantry training ;heavy weapon platoon; making foxholes; and target training. At basic training, Matsumoto says he gets along with the Mainland boys.

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