Takeo Ikeda oral history interview, part 2 of 3, March 21, 2006

Ikeda talks about his youth government job. He describes his life after high school including his carpentry work. He discusses the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He talks about joining the military and his military assignment. Ikeda explains why he joined the military. He describes his induction and serial number. He discusses an alcoholic drink that members of his military unit created. He talks about his journey to Schofield Barracks. He describes his time at the Iolani Palace and Kahului Harbor. He discusses his journey to the Mainland. He explains why his diary was confiscated and how it was returned. He briefly shares his impressions of the Bay Area. He talks about his journey to Camp Shelby and being assigned to F Company. He describes his military leadership and basic training. He discusses his furlough on the East Coast. He talks about his travel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He describes the temperament of Hawaiian soldiers. He discusses a stay in Virginia. He talks about landing in Naples, Italy and his first combat experience.

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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/656-Ikeda-Takeo-2.m4v

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