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Doi talks about the types of entertainment he experienced while overseas including movies and music; discusses Italian civilians; and talks about combat experiences after returning to Italy. He then talks about the end of the war, his assignment…

Doi talks about his combat experiences in Vosges Forest, the Lost Battalion rescue, and the liberation of Bruyeres. He then describes different kinds of weapons, discusses 'Axis Sally', talks about German spies, and discusses what it was like being…

Doi talks about experiencing enemy fire, discusses his experiences in Rome, and defines the term "open city". He then talks about his experiences with Italian civilians; and describes the land, food, and living conditions in Italy. Next, Doi talks…

Doi discusses traveling from Hawaii to the mainland, traveling to Camp Shelby, and talks about his experiences at Camp Shelby including basic training, recreational activities, corresponding with his family, and weapons training. He then provides…

Doi discusses how he got his nickname, growing up in Kauai on a plantation, working at a gas station, and playing sports in high school. He also talks about attending Japanese language school, religion, friendships, and the attack on Pearl Harbor and…

After the Lost Battalion, Michael Doi went to the French Rivera for his rest period. In After a few days of recuperation, he returned to the mountain.

Following the Italian Campaign, the men were moving fast, and there was no time to set up.…

Michael Doi was born on May 25, 1920, in Camarillo, CA. Later the family moved to Oxnard, CA, when Michael was five years old. On December 7, Michael went to Los Angeles to watch a movie, and news of Pearl Harbor was announced. During this time,…

Doi finishes the interview talking about his family background and how he is getting along after retirement, doing pro bono work and sharing memories with friends.

Doi talks about his involvement with the Democratic Revolution, working with various senators and representatives and eventually getting appointed a judgeship. After this, he speaks about the statehood of Hawaii and what that did for the community.…

Doi talks about his whereabouts when he found out about V-E day, deciding to volunteer with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) to fight in the Pacific Theater. However, while in transition between the Europe and Asia, he would be on a furlough…

Doi talks more about his time at Camp Shelby, giving a couple of stories of close-calls, one including a grenade and the other including a mine that ended up being a dud. After this, he would head to Europe, where his duties included running supplies…

Doi talks about his reasons leading up to joining the Army, including having feelings that the United States would get involved with the war, and forming the Varsity Victory Volunteers (VVV). He would be inducted and be shipped over to the mainland,…

Doi talks more about his high school education, attending Mid-Pacific Institute in Honolulu, where he would learn social values as well as further his education. He would also partake in acting and even get to take part in a Huckleberry Finn play.…

Doi begins the interview talking about the sugar plantation that he grew up on in Hawaii. He would attend Japanese language school while also attending Honokaʻa School. Next, he talks about his parents, coming over from Yamaguchi prefecture and…

When Jimmy Doi was classified as an enemy alien, he found a job working at a defense plant. Then his status changed to 1A, he was sent to Camp Blanding. A few weeks later, Jimmy’s brother, Michael Doi, left Camp Blanding to go overseas.

At the…

Michael and Jimmy Doi’s parents are from Yokohama, Japan. After eloping, they went to Oxnard, CA. In Oxnard, Michael and Jimmy's father was a farmer, and their mother was a housewife. There were four sons (Dick, Sam, Michael, and Jimmy) and one…

Doi discusses his wife; talks about education reform and equality in Japan; discusses Monbusho (Ministry of Education); and talks about private universities in Japan. Next, Doi discusses why he almost attended Todai (University of Tokyo); discusses…

Doi discusses corresponding with his wife while he was in Japan; talks about his first impressions of Japan; and discusses some of his experiences with Japanese citizens. He then talks about his involvement with the Civil Information and Education…

Doi discusses about his early life experiences and gives some detail about his family background. He details about how he ended up in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). Doi also discusses about his experiences in the Philippines and in occupied…

Deguchi discusses about his experiences in France and Italy. He details about joining becoming an officer and joining the reserves. Deguchi also discusses about his family and his career.

Deguchi discusses about volunteering for the Army and his early experiences in the Army. He details about the journey to Mainland and experiences at Camp Shelby. Deguchi also discusses about going to Italy, first combat experiences, and getting…

Deguchi discusses growing Kealakekua, Hawaii and his family. He details values taught, childhood, the Japanese language. Deguchi also discusses about his high school graduation, Pearl Harbor, and its aftermath.

Arthur Warren Cunningham continues to talks about having trench foot. He shares his best experiences during his military service. He talks about the capture of his Commander Marty Higgins. He explains how he reconnected with the 141st Infantry…

Cunningham explains how he got the German soldiers to come out of the underground fortress. He talks about having trench foot. He discusses Prisoners of War. He explains the extent to which he interacted with the 100th Infantry Battalion. He…

Cunningham and the interviewers introduce themselves. Cunningham talks about his parents. He describes his mother's physical appearance. He discusses his physical appearance. He talks about his mother and his siblings. He describes his relationship…

Letter of commendation of superior record and diligence in accomplishing their mission knowing that efforts went largely unknown due to the secrecy of their work.

Letter is signed by Harold E. Enright, 1st, Lieutenant, Signal Corps, Adjunct and…

Program of reunion activities. Cover of the photograph includes several different cartoon dogs and Club 100 seal. Reunion in Hawaii.

Portrait of General Douglas MacArthur.

All-boys Korean school. Classroom of young boys and teacher. Korean writing on chalkboard. Photograph is likely a Works Progress Administration image.

Soldier in front taking a picture of this building. Building unknown. Cars passing on the street.

The grill was a popular spot for soldiers to go to socialize. Soldiers shown at the front of the grill in the grass, in leisure activity.

Image was scanned in separate parts and restitched using Adobe Photoshop.

Massive rocks at the tide pools.

Inside the court chambers.

Image was scanned in two parts and stitched using Adobe Photoshop.

The front Japan's National Diet building.

Image was scanned in two parts and stitched using Adobe Photoshop.

A bridge through the valley. Stream running underneath a bridge.

Note: Original image was scanned in two parts and put sticked with Adobe, Photoshop

View of the forest from the road. Three individuals walking towards lumber manufacturing factory at end of road.

Overlooking the river and surrounding buildings.

Unknown building in Japan. Many civilians walking about.

Small man-made caves at the bottom of rock.

Cloth making machine.

The Central Mint of the Japanese Government. American soldiers in front keeping guard.

WPA-45-63274 written on the side

Man in front is carrying an elderly man on his back off the ship. Others descending from the ship after him.

Works Public Adminstration image, written on image, WPA 45-62560.

Line of Japanese American schoolgirls waiting to board the train (arriving in the distance).

On side of image, ( Works Progress Administration) WPA-45-62533

Unknown Causcasian soldiers at a table, looking at documents.

American soldiers holding the tail of plane. Written on side of image, WPA-45-62891k.

Exploring an abandoned Japanese temple. Written on the image: WPA-45-63099 and REC I XXIV Corps-45-00592.

U.S. Navy officer cleaning out a Japanese ship. Japanese flag still raised on the mast of ship.

Written on the image border, WPA-45-61610.

"Typical scene in Japan. Japanese buildings in ruins. Rubble everywhere." Photograph is focused on a single building standing, but gutted. Written on the border of the image is WPA-45-63278.

Japanese missile heads on the floor of a warehouse, other items visible in background. Written on the border of the image, WPA-45-63693.

The Imperial Hotel facade with wet ground. some vehicles are visible, possibly military. Written on back WPA-45-62926.

Unknown Japanese building. Written on the back WPA-45-62926.

Entrance to a Japanese temple or shrine. Two Japanese statues guarding entrance. Written on border of image WPA-45-63655.

Wall of crates. Man checking one crates labels. Written on border of photograph, WPA-45-63247.

Soldiers watching the raising of the flag. Flag unidentified. Written on image border, WPA-45-70072 (copy).

Airplane hangar. Three different sized planes docked. Works Progress Administration photograph, identifier written on border, but not visible.

American soldiers exiting the subway station in Japan. Written on the border, WPA-45-62898.

Barracks. Tall poles in the field by the streets. Written on the border of the image, WPA-45-63578.

Japanese residential town. Sign pointing left for "IIZAKA." A mother walking with young children. Written on the border of the photograph, WPA-45-62710.

Table of American soldiers watching two Japanese dancers. Four Japanese musicians playing instruments for dancers. Written on boarder, Works Progress Administration identifier, WPA-45-60779.

Japanese farmers drying out grains on bamboo mats. Works Progress Administration identifier on border.

Written on the back, "Boom- munition decoy- Pacific. "Black smoke rising from middle of ocean.

U.S. military tank truck. Officer on the right looking it over.

Chemistry class at an all-boys school. Likely a Works Progress Administration photograph.

Confiscated torpedo launcher. Written on side of the photograph is an identifier for Works Progress Administration identifier, WPA-45-63587.

Japanese American women military officials receiving their orders. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier on border.

US Army trucks. Side of one truck has written, "Hold, Tech. Intell." Works Progress Administration photograph identifier is illegible on the border.

Showa Dori building in Tokyo, Japan. Works Progress Administration identification number on the border of the photograph: WPA-AS-62900.

Japanese bunker. Factory in the background. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier written on the border; WPA-45-61991.

American mechanics working on fallen plane. Works Progress Administration photograph identified as WPA-45-62890.

Destroyed half of Japanese town. Other Japanese stores and buildings in tact across the street. Works Progress Administration identifier on the border of the photograph: WPA-45-63716.

Reading the "Grand Cabaret: The International Club" billboard. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier in the border: WPA-45-62901.

Damaged buildings on the river bank. Works Progress Administration (WPA) identifier on the image boarder: WPA-45-63700.

Currency exchange office. Works Progress Administration identifier on boarder: WPA-45-62897.

Taking inventory of captured Japanese machine guns. Works Progress Administration (WPA) photograph identifier on the border of the image, but illegible.

Dai-Ichi Hotel and surroundings- a few days after VJ Day (Victory over Japan) Day,

Wrecked Japanese tank on the side of the road. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier on image border: WPA-45-61771. Additional identification on the image- Signal Corps and "Bates 17123403."

Abandoned Japanese army barracks. Works Progress Administration identifier on image border: WPA-45-63886.

Disarmament of Japanese forces. Abandoned and damaged Japanese tanks with smoke rising. Likely Works Progress Administration photograph (WPA).

Street view of Tokyo PX building.

Soldiers driving through the snow in military snow truck.

Vehicles in snow.

Joe Chino's GHQ PX Critical Item Card. Issued by William B. Johnson. Item is blue in color. Postal Exchange Card number 005071.

Joe Chino's friend, Frank. Frank wrote on photo, "Pal Joe, Buddy Forever, Frank." Frank is standing in his military uniform and helmet, in front of a tent in a woodlands area.

[Joe Chino] standing in front of statue. Statue of man riding horse.