Henry Ikemoto oral history interview, part 2 of 2, March 29, 2009

Ikemoto discusses the military service of a Japanese colonel; talks about his interrogations and discussions with Japanese officers; and tells a story regarding a Japanese officer who visited the United States. He then talks about his interactions with Japanese POWs; provides some thoughts regarding the United States Armed Forces and the occupation of Japan; discusses war crime interrogators; and talks about his interrogation duties. Next, Ikemoto discusses the "GI Gospel Hour" and Christianity in regards to Japanese citizens; talks about earthquakes in Japan; and discusses his experiences when he was a probation officer. Ikemoto then discusses some of his job duties while in occupied Japan including his experiences traveling with MP (military police) to sites for interrogation; discusses Gordon Prange and his role in occupied Japan; talks about Japan's new constitution; and discusses meeting his relatives in Japan. Lastly, Ikemoto provides some thoughts regarding Nisei service in occupied Japan; and provides advice for the United States Army regarding any future military occupations.

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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/156A-Ikemoto-Henry-2.m4v

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