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"Going thru more mountain scenes." Snow-covered mountains.

Mountain pass through Switzerland. Train cables visible, image captured from train.

"Going thru many train tunnels on the way back." View of snow covered mountains.

"Another train depot stop. Not in mountains."

View of train station platform "C" and overhead train cables.

"Back to Milano, Italy". "US ARC [American Red Cross] Transient Club." Frontal view of ARC entrance archway and building. "American Red Cross Transient Club" sign as part of the archway.

Norris, Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] and John at Milano American Red ross Club. Hiroshi Mizuki in the middle. In front of barren trees, presumably winter.

Hiro [Hiroshi Mizuki] and John at Milano [American Red Cross] Club. In front of barren trees, presumably winter.

Norris E. Sword, Army Air Force. Standing in front of tall hedge.

Norris, Ken, and John at Milano American Red Cross Club.

Lloyd Hoshide and Lloyd in Vada area, sitting on a plantar ledge in front of frond bushes.

Bella Signorina leaning against a pillar wearing a dress and belt.

Tsuboi and Frank Ichimoto getting Repple Depple (replacement depot) notice.

"Repple Depple harbor. (Our ship for home). Army trucks. Troops there gathered around cargo boxes."

Kaz Takusagawa in uniform, in front of tall hedge.

Kaz Takusagawa standing in front of brick wall with bandana around his neck and in uniform.

"Kaz Takusagawa on rock waterfront in Oran, the Mediterranean."

A village on the Mediterranean. Rocks and pathway leading to body of water.

Two girls walking down the street of Oran.

"Bar off limits to Allied forces in Oran." Sign posted on bar door, barring allied forces from entry.

Small dog standing on hind legs.

"Guys learn of going home. They are excited (Frank Ichimoto)." Smiling solider.

Name on list being called. Soldiers sitting on building steps reading their papers.

Boarding truck to the ship. Soldiers sitting in the back of a truck.

Soldiers with bags in back of truck. Ready to depart for ship.

GIs boarding ship for departure.

Band playing below for ship send-off. GIs aboard ship looking down at band.

GIs aboard ship sailing out of harbor

Wreckage along the way out of the harbor. Seen from aboard ship.

View of ship deck.

Tug boats escort out of harbor. Some GIs watching at side of ship.

Arriverderci Livorno. Wake of our ship.

Passing small isle on the Mediterranean.

Departing from same small island in Mediterranean.

"Stop at Gibraltar Harbor on African side. Engine trouble" is written in reference to the image.

Spanish coast of Gibraltar. A soldier leaning on ledge of ship.

Remnants of torpedoed ship in harbor taken from another ship.

"The Rock" at a distance. Taken from aboard ship.

The "Rock of Gibralter" in the distance.

Rock of Gibraltar from ship.

Rock of Gibraltar in view behind Japanese American soldiers.

Gibraltar rock in view from ship.

Written of the photograph: "Our ship limps into Azores Harbor with broken engine."

City by the Azores Harbor.

View of city by Azores Harbor.

Ship harbor, presumably in Azores, Portugal.

View of a city from the water-- city is unknown.

Aircraft carrier parked in harbor. Image is captured from a a ship in the water.

Another view of aircraft carrier.

Italian merchants in rowboats with goods and food items. Image is captured from above, presumably from the side of a ship.

Text for photograph states, "US troop ship limps into harbor from Livorno for repair."

Ship shown in the distance.

Sign of welcome to soldiers arrival to New York. "Welcome home. Well done." written on sign in distance.

Sailing towards New York Harbor and Statue of Liberty; seen in the distance.

Closer to the Statue of Liberty approaching New York City. Other ships in harbor; image taken from a ship.

New York City skyline in distance; photograph taken from a ship.

View of New York City in the distance. Taken from a ship.

Processed, train stopped in the Prairies before the Rockies for rest.

Desert landscape with tire tracks visible in the valley.

Multi-story building at the end of a street; a fountain is visible at the left of the building.

Army Air Force Rest Center building. Location of the building is unknown.

Marilyn Hare turns her head for a photograph among a crowd.
Hare was presumably in Italy with the United Service Organization.

Marilyn Hare, arms stretched to her sides, singing with standing microphone. Presumably Hare is traveling with the United Service Organization

Girls identified as "Swiss misses." Two Caucasian girls with head scarfs and winter jackets leaning against a brick wall.

Como Lakefront with city built around.

Photograph appears to be a small stadium outlined by trees in Como, Italy.

Photograph likely taken while on military service furlough. Photograph likely taken from the front of Saint Peter's Cathedral. Photograph shows square's fountain and passersby.

Monument in Milano Square. Image presumably captured by Mizuki during furlough travel.

Casual portrait of Kaz Takusagawa, seemingly on a bridge in an Italian town.

Marilyn Hare in Lecco, Italy (United Service Organization). Saying hello to the GIs.

Falkenberg in Lecco, Italy as part of the United Services Organization; large crowd of soldiers and children stand behind her.

Falkenberg in Vada, Italy (near Livorno), visiting soldiers as part of the United Service Organization.

Two United States entertainment icons posing for photographs as part of the United Service Organization.

Text with photograph identifies Ed Gardener as "Duffy of Duffy's Tavern."

Image captured from ship.

Small ships docking along the Lake Como, Italy.

Waterfront image with small row boats docked.

George Takei speaking at podium in front of Go For Broke National Education Center monument.

Members of the 442nd Regimental Combat team in front of the Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) Monument. The monument was erected by Japanese American Veterans, who began the veteran's association, which is now GFBNEC.

Men in the…

Hiro Takusagawa and Hiroshi Mizuki at Gila River Reunion in June 2003.

Memorial stone at Pietrosanto, Italy in 2003 honoring the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Men dressed as Go For Broke GIs.

Hotel Schweizerhof in Switzerland. "Schweizerhof" written on building.

Mizuki starts the interview discussing growing up in Santa Maria, such as going to multiple schools, his family and recreational activities. Next, he talks about where he was during the Pearl Harbor attacks and the impending move to the temporary…

Mizuki discusses the Gila River Concentration Camp and the day-to-day lifestyle. He then speaks about working in Chicago as a bus boy and having lunch breaks with famed musician Duke Ellington. Then, he talks about getting drafted by the Army and his…

After being drafted, Mizuki begins his basic training at Camp Hood in Texas and 8 weeks later is shipped overseas to France to begin. He goes through multiple campaigns including the Champagne Campaign and the Gothic Line push and talks about the…

Mizuki discusses various war experiences throughout northern Italy, sharing stories of catching German soldiers unaware and guarding work in Po Valley. Once the war finished, many soldiers purchased Jeeps from the government for $50.00 and drove them…

Mizuki continues discussing life in the field during the war, including combat, food, and purchasing goods. During this time, he purchases a $100 camera and starts taking pictures of Italy. After that, Mizuki talks about his wife and children after…

Rows of tents, power lines, and trucks. Most likely Prisoner of War Compound.

"Engelberg Mountain scenery." Snow-covered mountains and buildings.

Short sub-article on a page with partial article about Japanese soldier evacuation of Attu Island. Article recounts Sherman Smith's desire to return a flag he removed from Attu to Karl Kasukabe.

Momii discusses about his family, childhood, Pearl Harbor, and it aftermath. He discusses about volunteering for the Army, basic training, the voyage overseas, and arriving in Europe. Momii also discusses his experiences in Italy, duties in post-war…

Momoda discusses about his family and growing up in Seattle, Washington. He details about his education, the business he ran and working in Alaska. Momoda also discusses about being drafted, basic training and his experiences in France.

Momoda discusses being wounded and the aftermath. He details about his final war experiences, awards he received, and his homecoming experience. Momoda also discusses a little more about his upbringing and discusses a message for future generations.

"Fireman uniform of 1870-1939 with combination fire ax and pinch bar. Item is in a collection of Metropolitan Fire Station, Tokyo, Japan."

Mori begins the interview speaking of his parent's background, immigrating from Japan to Santa Barbara, California. While attending school, Mori took an interest in horticulture and would end up farming after his high school graduation and before the…

Mori continues his recollection of his basic training at Camp Shelby in Mississippi and the preparation for the war. After that, he was sent back to Fort Snelling before being shipped out, and at that time also got married. Next, he would be shipped…

Mori continues his discussion on cave experiences while serving overseas in Okinawa. Following Okinawa, he is moved back to the Philippines until the end of the war. After thinking they would be sent back home after the atomic bombs, they are instead…

Mori recalls a time when he was watching television with his children and saw himself on a Walter Cronkite special. Next, he gives a message for future generations, which includes enduring and persevering in everyday life. After this, he talks about…

Mori discusses his prefecture origin, familial description and two variations of his name spelling. Growing up, Mori goes to Japanese School and English School. He shares details about his childhood activities, family pet, and religion. Due to the…