George Yuichiro Uchimiya oral history interview, part 2 of 2, April 7, 2007

Uchimiya continues his recollection of his war time overseas, beginning with the Lost Battalion campaign. He talks about the process that they took to save the 36th Division and General Dahlquists reaction afterwards. He would also receive a wound during this time that would spell the end of his combat time. Next, he discusses his time in the hospital and his time at Lake Como, where he would attend classes. He goes on to talk more about his other war experiences, and an ear injury that he received during the war. From these two injuries, he would receive two Purple Hearts. He would return to the United States using the points system, and be discharged at Camp Atterbury. After this, he would reunite with his family in Cleveland and attend Ohio State University. Next, he talks about his career work and his wife and children. Next, he talks about skiing and finishes with a message for future generations.

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