John Ushijima oral history interview, part 3 of 7, March 21, 2005

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Description

Ushijima continues to discusses his work on a plantation. He also continues to talk about working for American Factors. He describes volunteering for the military. He talks about patriotism. He discusses the influence of military chaplains. He describes his induction and marching near Iolani Palace. He shares his father's advice. He talks about his journey to the Mainland. He talks about gambling. He discusses his journey to Camp Shelby. He shares his impressions of Camp Shelby. He discusses his commanding officers. He explains the source of the 442nd Regimental Team's pride. He describes his relationships with Mainland soldiers. He talks about a social dance that he attended while on base.

Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:30:18

Language

Spatial Coverage

Identifier

2005OH0550_03_Ushijima

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/550-Ushijima-John-3.m4v

Date of Birth

1924 Mar 13

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Index

Yes

Citation

Ushijima, John: narrator et al., “John Ushijima oral history interview, part 3 of 7, March 21, 2005,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed November 21, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1051321.