Top row, left photograph: Unidentified soldier leaving on furlough; Top row, middle photograph: George & Dwight, and unidentified couple standing nearby; Top row, furthest right photograph: University of Minnesota. Unidentified soldier smoking…
Top row, left photograph: Lincoln's Statue, Cambridge; Top row, right photograph: Common Square, Boston; Bottom row, left photograph: Lincoln Park, Cambridge, Mass.; Bottom row, right photograph: Boston Common.
Photos on this page taken in New York City, New York. Top row, furthest left photograph: St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City; Top row, middle left photograph: RCA BLDG., Rockefeller Center (853 feet high) New York City; Top row, middle right…
Photos on this page taken in New York City, New York. Top row, left photograph: Bronx Zoo; Top row, middle photograph: Unidentified soldier sitting on a park bench; Middle row, furthest left photograph: Bronx squirrel; Middle row, middle photograph:…
Top row, left photograph: Looking towards the Capitol; Top row, right photograph: Supreme Court in back; Middle row, left photograph: National Art Gallery; Middle row, right photograph: Washington's Monument; Bottom row, left photograph: Arlington,…
Photos on this page taken in Arlington, VA. Top row, middle photograph: Arlington Cemetery- Looking towards Arlington Farms and Washington's Monument; Top row, furthest right photograph: Unknown woman sitting by a fountain in front of the Capitol…
Photos on this page taken in Arlington, VA. Top left photograph: Arlington Cemetery; Middle left photograph: Guard on duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; Bottom left photograph: Mary and Norma from Arlington Farms.
Photos on this page taken in Washington, D.C. Top photograph: Cherry Blossoms along the Potomac. Written on back: "The cherry blossoms around the Tedal Basin"; Middle photograph: (The National Archives Building) Lincoln 's Memorial. Written on back:…
Photos on this page taken in Washington, D.C., on 3 November 1943. Top row, left photograph: Stayed at Capital Park Hotel. Written on back: "11.3.43. Looking toward the half dozen hotels from Washington Square. I stayed at Capitol Park Hotel as…
Top row, furthest left photograph: James Oka; Top row, middle photograph: Yukio Tanimoto (KIA). Written on back: "S. Sgt. Yukio Tanimoto (KIA) of Honolulu"; Top row, furthest right photograph: Haruo Fujii. Written on back: "S Sgt. Haruo Fujii of…
Top row, left photograph: Company cooks- Fujita, Nakamura, Nagota. Written on back: "My cooks." Stamped on back: "Hammond Photo Service, Meridian, Miss. Jan. 24, 1944." ; Top row, right photograph: James Oka. Written on back: "S Sgt. James I. Oka of…
Top row, furthest left photograph: Tawata- Maehara; Top row, (missing) middle photograph: Lt. Walter Iwasa; Top row, furthest right photograph: Sgt. Sekiguchi Waialua. Stamped on back: "Hammond Photo Service, Meridian, Miss. Apr. 13, 1944; Middle…
Top row, left photograph: Unidentified soldier in front of the barracks. Stamped on back: "Hammond Photo Service. Meridian, Miss. April 13, 1944"; Top row, middle photograph: Tawata-Maehara. Written on back: "My communication Sgt, Sgt. David S.…
Top row, furthest left photograph: Audubon Park- New Orleans. Standing in front of a fountain in the park; Top row, middle photograph: Charity Hospital in rear center; Top row, furthest right photograph: Unkei on Canal & Bourbon [street]; Bottom row,…
Photos on this page taken in New Orleans.
First row, left photograph: On Taylor's chariot; First row, right photograph: Some of the guys at Audubon Park; Middle row, left photograph: Audubon Park, New Orleans; Middle row, right photograph: Canal…
Photos on this page taken in New Orleans. Top left photograph: At Tulane Stadium- Morimoto, Nakamura, Uchima, Tawata, Okamoto, Takamoto; Top right photograph: On Taylor's chariot. Three guys sitting on an automobile; Middle row, left photograph:…
Shoulder patches worn by 442nd personnel while stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss. Top left corner: Third Army patch; Top right corner: 442nd Combat Team patch; Bottom left corner: Ninth Corps patch; Bottom right corner: Second Army patch.
Top left photograph: At Toyo Theatre. Standing on the bridge there; Top right photograph: Acting Mail Orderly; Middle row, left photograph: Artillery's Chow Line; Bottom left photograph: At the University of Hawaii with Yamashige; Bottom right…
Top left photograph: Hoota, Enoki, & Gushiken messing around with a water bucket; Top right photograph: Cpl. at work. Holding mop; Middle row, furthest right photograph: The Claxon; Bottom row, furthest left photograph: Birdlegs & Andy sharing a…
Top left photograph: Modelling the Pass Uniform; Middle left photograph: Hoota in Honolulu; Bottom left photograph: Boomtown HQ Group; Top right photograph: In front of my castle. Pointing down into a pail of water; Middle right photograph: Sgt.…
Top left photograph: Preparation for Overseas Movement; Middle left photograph: Hoota, Haluska, McLain, myself on December 7, 1941; Bottom left photograph: Inspecting the soldiers' trunks so they can be shipped overseas; Top right photograph: P.O.M.;…
Top left photograph: "Birdlegs" Melain caught with pants down, in a grass skirt; Middle left photograph: Francis Crellin caught with pants down, in a grass skirt; Bottom left photograph: Vernon Cassell caught with pants down, hiding behind a rock in…
Top photograph: With Moritsugu in shooting jackets; Bottom left photograph: Unidentified soldier with helmet and rifle; Bottom right photograph: Full field equipment.
Top left photograph: Company Street- tents on each side; Top right photograph: Tent city- tents lined up side by side in rows; Bottom left photograph: "Fatigue" uniform; Bottom right photograph: Room for two- showing off his wide pants.
Top photograph: Picture of the guys ready to venture out.; Middle photograph: Taken at Puuka Pele, Kauai on February 22, 1940. It was 45 degrees that morning. (Left to right) Suyeto Yama, Daniel Fujikawa, Koichi Takemoto, Kano Murashige, Yoneo Ota,…
Photos on this page taken in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Top row, left photograph: Harvard Yard (No Campus); Top row, right photograph: Harvard Business & Law School; Middle row, left photograph: Harvard Chapel (taken from Library); Middle row, right…
Nakamura discusses about his family in Japan, visiting Hiroshima, and his experiences in Japan. He details about coming home, going to college, and his career. Nakamura also discusses about his wife, baseball, and gives a message to future…
Nakamura discusses about his experiences at Fort Snelling and traveling. He details about his assignment and experiences in post-war Japan. Nakamura also discusses about his family in Japan.
Nakamura discusses about sports, religion, career aspirations, and attending college. He details about Peal Harbor, its aftermath, and details about the events before military service. Nakamura also discusses about getting drafted, going to Camp…
Nakamura discusses about his family and childhood. He details about food and his family home. Nakamura also discusses about friends, his neighborhood, and schooling.
Following the Korean War, Nakamura would return to Japan for a short time before returning to the United States. He would first head to Los Angeles to complete his college degree and begin his career. He talks about working for Chevrolet on the…
Nakamura discusses his involvement with the war crimes trials, first in Australia, where he would interrogate the prisoners of war in Sugamo prison, then to Tokyo for the Class B trials. After these, he would work as a translator for prisoners of war…
Nakamura talks about his finishing with Japanese language courses in Monterey and his quick furlough in Hawaii to spend some time with his family and prepare to go overseas. He would head overseas, stopping in multiple countries en route to Yokohama.…
Nakamura would get drafted into the Army and be assigned to the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) at Schofield Barracks. They would head first to San Francisco, then get on a train leading to Fort McClellan in Alabama to begin boot camp. While in…
Nakamura discusses life in Hawaii during the war time, including martial law and heavy food rations. He talks about the various restrictions that the civilians had, and the few things that they would do for fun, such as going to the movies. He then…
Nakamura begins the interview with an introduction, talking about what it was like to grow up in Hawaii, attending McKinley High School and Japanese language school while his father was a fisherman from Hiroshima and his mother came from Fukuoka. He…
Nakamura continues his recollection of his time visiting Hiroshima and how the Japanese there were very welcoming to him. Next, he speaks about his discharge from the Army and staying in Tokyo to work as a civilian. He first joined the Civil…
Nakamura discusses arriving in Japan and exploring Tokyo before joining the 11th Airborne in Sendai. Once in Sendai, he was sent to Shiogama to join the 188th regiment where they would patrol around and investigate for weapons that could be used…
Nakamura begins the interview talking about being born in America and quickly being moved to Japan as a child, where he would spend the next 8 years of his childhood. It was there that he would learn the culture of Japan and begin his elementary…
Nakamura reflects on his World War Two experiences. He details his family serving in the military. Nakamura also discusses about the legacy of Nisei linguist and shows some photographs.
Nakamura discusses about visiting his family in post-war Japan. He details about going back to college and finding employment. Nakamura also discusses about his children.
Nakamura discusses about being attached 11th Airborne Division and receiving his wings. He details about working in mail mail censorship. Nakamura also discusses about his experiences in Tokyo, Japan and how Japan has changed over the years.
Nakamura discusses about his family, experiences in camp, and the family pet. He details about his experiences at Fort Douglas. Nakamura also discusses at Camp Shelby.
Nakamura discusses about his family. He details about Pearl Harbor and its aftermath. Nakamura also discusses about his experiences Pinedale Temporary Detention Center, Tule Lake Concentration Camp, and being drafted.
Nakamoto talks about landing in Naples, Italy for the first time. He continues to explain his connection to a 1st Sergeant for G Company. He talks about his work as a florist. He discusses his wife.
Nakamoto talks about his relationships with Hawaiian Soldiers. He describes the food served during wartime. He attempts to explain the front line rotation process. He discusses snipers. He talks about the casualties in his unit. He explains how his…
Nakamoto shares his knowledge of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He continues to describe the 33rd Division. He describes his journey to Naples, Italy. He also describes the devastation in Naples because of the war. He explains how he connected…
Nakamoto explains how he was classified in the military. He talks about his girlfriend and her family's forced removal. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He discusses his family's lives during World War Two. He talks about being…
Nakamoto and the interviewers introduce themselves. Nakamoto describes his early life in Palo Alto, California. He shares his parent's backstories. He lists his siblings. He talks about his parents immigration. He discusses his life on his family…
Nakamoto discusses various job experiences from working at Federal position level, MCI, and owning his own company. Nakamoto is part of the Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) and he describes their mission and contribution to the…
Nakamoto discusses prefecture origin and familial description. Nakamoto's Father is a Founder of the Second Buddhist Church and his Grandfather is a Founder of the First Buddhist Church. Nakamoto grows up on a farm and helps with the farming chores.…
Janet and Janice discuss Sadao's medal and where it is now at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii.
Janet and Janice go to Italy for the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy. They say the locals are appreciative of the Japanese American soldiers from…
When the war happens, Janice's mother goes to Manzanar. Janet recalls her memory of uncle Sadao. Sadao likes sports (football), eating, and has a close relationship amongst the siblings are very close. Janet describes how her mother learns of Sadao's…
Janet Nakakihara and Janice Trubitt say their grandmother is big on celebrating New Year and birthdays. Janet recalls her mother mentioning her mother adopted all of the American holidays and celebrations. Even though they did not have much money,…
Janet Nakakihara and Janice Yokoyama Trubitt are nieces of Private First Class Sadao S. Munemori, the Medal of Honor recipient. Janet's mother, Yuriko (oldest), and Janice's mother, Kikuyo (youngest), are siblings of Sadao.
Nakahara discusses his family and different aspects of his childhood. He details about Pearl Harbor and volunteering for the service. Nakahara also discusses about his experiences at Camp Shelby, in Italy, and in France.
Nakahara discusses about his family. He details about remembering December 7, 1941 and volunteering for the Army. Nakahara also discusses about his experiences in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS).
Nakahara discusses about his experiences in Japan. He details about being assigned to General Mac Arthur and working on the war crime trials. Nakahara also discusses about the atomic bombings.
Aiko Nakahara, Peter's wife, tells us of her early life growing up in Seattle, Washington. She recounts her experiences at Puyallup and Minidoka Assembly Centers.The interview ends with photos from Peter's life and a final word regarding advice he…
Peter Nakahara speaks of returning to Japan after the war and seeing the aftermath of the atomic bombs. He catalogs his efforts to aid the victims in Japan and how he and his church brought medical care to "Maidens of Hiroshima" both in Japan and in…
Peter Nakahara recalls his time training for the Military Intelligence Unit at Camp Savage, Minnesota. He also goes into details about the circumstances and whereabouts of his family while he was in training. Finally, he discusses more of his…
Peter Nakahara talks about his childhood growing up in San Pedro, California, to two Issei parents. He discusses the Japanese values imparted to him through school and family, his relationship to his parents, and his life before Pearl Harbor. This…
Nakagawa reflects on life and changes over time. He details about the action that led to receiving an accommodation and the realities of war. Nakagawa also discusses about loyalty and his views towards war.
Nakagawa discusses about his relationship with Hawaiian soldiers and being drafted. He details about his experiences with prejudices and the Lost Battalion. Nakagawa also discusses about his post-war experiences, wife, family, and how the war…
Nakagawa discusses about his family and growing up in California. He details about being drafted into the Army and his early military experiences. Nakagawa also discusses the action that led to him receiving an accommodation.
Kenichi "Ken" Nakagawa shares his family's history, his recollection of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and martial law conditions, particularly for Americans of Japanese descent, on Hawaii after the attack. He also goes into volunteering for the Kiawa…
During this portion of the interview, Henry Nakada gives details regarding his brother's military experience and most importantly, how his mother dealt with having seven boys serving in the military. Next, Henry offers a great amount of detail…
During this portion of the interview, Henry Nakada gives details regarding his military experience, namely being wounded in action. Next, we hear about Henry's overall combat experience, as well as his experiences encountering the Lost Battalion.…
During this portion of the interview, Henry Nakada offers details in regards to his military experience, namely, basic training and being transferred from Fort Sheridan to Camp Shelby. In addition, Henry discusses the tensions between Hawaiian and…
Nakada gives details about his early work experience, namely working as a farmhand. Next, he discusses his brother's education and time spent mining for silver outside of Las Vegas. Next, we hear about his experiences working in Alaska, and of his…
Nakada recounts his family?s background, experiences growing up on a farm, the personal character of his mother and father and being punished as a child. He continues with the familial make up including his siblings, and early farm life. Nakada…
Nakabe talks about fellow officers he served with, as well as discussing Colonel Pence and General Mark Clark. He then talks about his experiences getting back on the line; talks about booby traps, mines, and weapons used during combat; and discusses…
Nakabe discusses his friendships with fellow soldiers; talks about combat experiences; and discusses his experiences in Bruyeres. He then talks about his hospital stay after getting wounded; discusses the Maginot Line and guard duty assignment; and…
Nakabe discusses his first experiences after landing in Naples; talks about civilians he encountered; and describes the Combat Infantryman Badge. He then talks about meeting up with the 100th Infantry Battalion; discusses different uses for Army…
Nakabe talks about his duties being in charge of meal tickets on the train while traveling to Camp Shelby; discusses 'Axis Sally; and talks about segregation at Camp Carson and in the Southern United States. He then talks about the relationship…
Nakabe discusses his experiences at Merced temporary detention facility as well as the mood of incarcerees there, and discusses the Japanese family structure in regards to incarceration. He then talks about leaving Merced and traveling to [Granada…
Nakabe describes the school house he attended, talks about seeing snow in his neighborhood as a child, and discusses religion including his family's religion as well as his religion while in the Army. He then talks about Japanese American priests who…
Nakabe discusses his parents including his father's immigration, employment, physical traits, demeanor; and talks about his mother's physical traits and demeanor. He then talks about lessons he learned from his father, the community he grew up in,…
Nakabayashi shows and describes documents and images from a scrapbook including newspaper articles, photographs, and drawings. Images featured include Frank Sinatra, President Truman, and a welcome home parade. Lastly, Nakabayashi shows his Army…
Nakabayashi discusses a good luck charm he received from his parents, a close call in combat, an artist he knew of in Poston, and family friends in Riverside. He also talks about marching for President Truman after the war, post-war experiences such…
