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

Clarence "Matt' Matsumoto discusses a time when he encounters German soldier during battle that is non-combative. Matsumoto recalls raising their hands to each other and walking away. During the war, Matsumoto serves in the K Company mortar squad as an aimer. He recollects the soldiers who fought beside him such as Moon Saito (Company Clerk); George Iawmoto (Platoon Sergeant); Robert Foot (Lieutenant); and Fred Shizuoka (Gunner).

After returning home from the war, Matsumoto takes exam for a civil service job and passes. Matsumoto works for the Fire Department starting as a hose man all the way up to Captain. He is with the Fire Department for 30 years until retirement. After retirement he volunteer with seniors.

In 1946 Matsumoto gets married and has four children and grandchildren. In 1973 his first wife passes away and he remarries a Nurse. Matsumoto recommends doing an oral history to other veterans. He says the story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Nisei need to be shared with future generations. Also Matsumoto describes his million dollar wound.

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