Jun Shiosaki oral history interview, part 2 of 2, June 25, 2008

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Description

Shiosaki continues his recollection of being drafted into the Army and arriving in Le Havre, France as a replacement soldier for the 100th/442nd Regiment. Next, he talks about his various experiences in Europe, including the Gothic Line push and being part of a team to chase down German soldiers at the end of the war, but did not meet any resistance. He also talks about his duties and the squad members that he was there with. Soon after this, both Germany and Japan surrendered, which meant the end of the war. He would be in the second shipment of soldiers home and would be discharged at Fort Lewis, before heading home to Idaho. He would begin his work as a laborer and then a technician while starting a family and settling down in Idaho. Next, he talks about the legacy of the Nisei soldiers and their importance to the war. He finishes up by showing off pictures and awards that he's received.

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video/m4v

Extent

1:00:54

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Spatial Coverage

Identifier

2008OH0885_02_Shiosaki

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/885-Shiosaki-Jun-2.m4v

Date of Birth

1924 Jun 04

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Location of Basic Training

Index

Yes

Citation

Shiosaki, Jun: narrator, Horsting, Robert: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Jun Shiosaki oral history interview, part 2 of 2, June 25, 2008,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed November 21, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1055980.