Henry Keizo Sakaguchi oral history interview, part 2 of 3, September 12, 2006

Sakaguchi briefly discusses the Axis powers. He talks about the forced removal of Japanese Americans. He explains why he joined the military. He talks about the Governor of Colorado's stance on the treatment of Japanese Americans. He describes the enlistment and induction process. He discusses his study of radios. He recollects his family's response to his decision to enlist. He shares his knowledge of the 100th Infantry Battalion. He describes his combat experiences. He talks about what life was like in Mississippi. He discusses his relationships with Hawaiian soldiers and with soldiers from his hometown. Sakaguchi talks about his military radio training and basic military training. He describes a military leave. He talks about military equipment. He explains how radios were used during World War Two. He describes his journey to Italy and his unit's military campaigns. He talks about exploring Europe. He explains what the role of the 552nd unit was within the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He discusses Hill 140 and the rescue of the Lost Battalion. He talks about his Battery and Artillery squad. He talks about different leaders, including General Dahlquist.

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