Harry Yoshimura oral history interview, part 2 of 4, March 24, 2001

Yoshimura talks about getting drafted, and getting sent to Camp Shelby for basic training. Yoshimura discusses his duties at Camp Shelby laying and clearing mines as part of an anti-tank company, his interaction with Hawaiian soldiers; and the types of weapons he carried. Before going overseas, Yoshimura received a furlough and was able to visit his brother in Denver, and talk to his sister who was incarcerated at Granada (Amache) Incarceration Camp. He then talks about his experiences traveling overseas to Naples, Italy to support the 100th Infantry Battalion, and joining the 100th in Civitavecchia. Yoshimura was then assigned to patrol the front line as part of the 4th Regiment, and later sent to glider training where he participated in a mission in Southern France carrying mines. Lastly, Yoshimura discusses going to Northern France to assist with the Lost Battalion rescue.

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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/159-Yoshimura-Harry-2.m4v

1922 Mar 22

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