Thomas Fujii oral history interview, part 1 of 4, September 10, 2008

Fujii talks about his birthplace in Troutdale, Oregon. He explains how he got his nickname. He discusses his hunting activities. He describes his father's appearance. He talks about his father's work. He shares his mother's role in his household. He discusses his siblings, stepfamily, and birth family. He describes his family's farming activities. He talks about his childhood activities. Fujii discusses his forced removal. He explains how his family avoided being placed in the Minidoka Concentration Camp. He describes the Portland Assembly Center. He explains how the Cunningham family helped his family amid their forced removal. He talks about working at a USDA labor camp. He discusses his mentors. He describes Japanese language school. He explains how he communicated with family while overseas. He talks about getting security clearance for the military. He explains the legacy of the Nisei soldiers. He discusses his brother's service in the 422nd Regimental Combat Team. He shares the lessons that he has learned from World War Two Nisei soldiers. He talks about upholding the legacy of the Nisei soldiers. He explains how he communicated with his future wife while overseas. He describes his wife.

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