Yoichi Ichikawa oral history interview, part 2 of 4, March 25, 2001

Ichikawa talks about his time at Camp Shelby. He then talks about preparing to go overseas by learning about weapons and how to listen for artillery. Before heading overseas, Ichikawa received a furlough and spent time in New York and Baltimore, where he attended USO dances. He also talks about his feelings regarding being a replacement soldier for the 442nd Infantry Battalion, and discusses his friendships while overseas in an Anti-Tank Company. During his first battle in the Alps, Ichikawa had duties as a litter bearer and discusses what it was like being under enemy attack from German soldiers. Lastly, Ichikawa talks about picking up German POWs during his duty as a litter bearer, writing to his family while they were incarcerated at Gila River, and his favorite experiences during the war which included traveling to Venice and Switzerland.

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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/162-Ichikawa-Yoichi-2.m4v

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