Roy Fujiwara oral history interview, part 3 of 4, September 26, 2006

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Description

Fujiwara talks about his journey to Europe. He describes landing in Glasgow, Scotland. He discusses traveling through Europe, so he could join the 422nd Regimental Combat Team. He talks about his combat experiences during the Gothic Line. He talks about an interaction with a Prisoner of War. Fujiwara explains how he was injured during combat. He discusses his friendships with the other men in his unit. He describes his combat experiences in Paris, France. He explains how he adjusted to the cold weather in Europe. He talks about his other combat experiences in France. Fujiwara discusses how he communicated with family while he was overseas. He talks about his brothers death and his brother's military career. He describes the types of food on the front line. He discusses the black markets in Europe. He talks about his relationships with his commanding officers. He describes the commitment of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team soldiers. He shares his experiences with discrimination after World War Two.

Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:57:35

Language

Spatial Coverage

Identifier

2006OH0729_03_Fujiwara

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/729-Fujiwara-Roy-3.m4v

Date of Birth

1918 Feb 15

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Campaigns/Battles

Index

Yes

Citation

Fujiwara, Roy: narrator, Garvey, John: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Roy Fujiwara oral history interview, part 3 of 4, September 26, 2006,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed March 28, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1051571.