Masao Shimizu oral history interview, part 1 of 2, November 6, 2010

Shimizu discusses his father's immigration to the United States and his personality. He then talks about his childhood experiences in Japan; his mother's physical traits and personality; returning to the United States at the age of 14; his relationship with his father; and his post-war visit to Japan. Next, Shimizu talks about his childhood experiences with discrimination; helping his parents with work on a farm; his Nisei and Kibei friendships; and discusses being at Camp Roberts during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Shimizu also talks about his assignments in Arizona and Fort Bliss; and his experiences attending Army baking and cooking school. Lastly, Shimizu discusses visiting Amache, Rohwer, and Tule Lake incarceration camps while on furlough; going to Camp Shelby for combat training; traveling to England; and his combat experiences in Italy.

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2010OH1029_01_Shimizu

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1029-Shimizu-Masao-1.m4v

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