Willard Matsumoto oral history interview, part 1 of 3, March 23, 2006

Matsumoto discusses his nickname; and talks about growing up on Maui which includes discussing his family, living on a plantation, friendships, discipline, and recreational activities. He then talks about attending school; discusses his siblings; talks about being in the military with his brother; and discusses the deaths of his mother and brother. Next, Matsumoto talks about the plantation community he was a part of while growing up; speaking Pidgin at home; attending church and Japanese language school; discusses his reasons for volunteering for the Army; and talks about playing sports in high school. Lastly, Matsumoto talks about the attack on Pearl Harbor and aftermath; provides some thoughts regarding incarceration camps; and talks about friends who were killed in action.

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2006OH0659_01_Matsumoto

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/659-Matsumoto-Willard-1.m4v

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