Takashi Nakamoto oral history interview, part 2 of 5, February 27, 2005

Nakamoto explains how he was classified in the military. He talks about his girlfriend and her family's forced removal. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He discusses his family's lives during World War Two. He talks about being stationed at Fort McClellan. He explains why he was transferred to Fort Thomas. He describes a truck driving assignment that he was given. He discusses his basic training. He talks about discrimination in the military. He explains how he was able to move his future wife to Kentucky. He describes the living conditions on base. Nakamoto discusses joining the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He briefly talks about being recruited for the MIS. He describes the 33rd Division. He discusses his combat training. He explains how he was injured. He describes the food during his basic training.

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