Partial Transcript: Ken discusses the effects of war. When he arrives in Marce, France, Ken goes to meet with the 442nd. He describes the dugout on the mountain where they are stationed.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; Japanese American soldiers; living conditions; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken discusses the frontline position. In February, the first battalion and second battalion are at the front line. Ken is in the third battalion and they are a couple of miles back. He says the third battalion is supposed to change positions but they did not. The other battalion goes to Cassino, Italy. Ken also mentions an opportunity to go to Nice, France, to shower. Ken reflects when he first arrives in Marcé, France. When Ken first arrives, many of the 442nd are either killed in action or wounded in action from the Lost Battalion rescue. In Europe, there is a plague during this time, and the soldiers sell their gas masks.

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Keywords: 442nd; Cassino; European Theater; Japanese Americans; Lost Battalion; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken says to kill time, he starts smoking. Ken also learns how to make rings out of a coin with a spoon, and rock. Ken waits for his next order to go to Italy. He discusses the route to Po Valley. In Italy, there are too many soldiers, and Ken is transferred to Company C but attach to Company B. Ken explains his feeling on wearing the helmet and armband with the Red Cross.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; Po Valley; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken says he is lucky he does not have to be at the front lines. However, if he receives orders to go to the front line, you have to go. If you are at the front line it is scary because of the artillery fire. Ken describes being a litter bearer and his feelings of death.

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Keywords: artillery fire; European Theater; front line; German soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken discusses an Italian knocking on a door seeking medical aid. This is the first time Ken has to carry someone for medical assistance. Ken heads to the next battle. He says there are lots of mountains. He describes the German 88 gun and its strength.

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Keywords: artillery; artillery fire; civilians; European Theater; German soldiers; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken recalls a time in the evening that he has to go retrieve a wounded soldier. Ken says it is difficult going down and up a valley terrain with a body. He shares a story about a time he helps make sauerkraut and cuts his finger. Ken says his father got sick from looking at his injured finger. Being in the war, Ken says the war condition his mind on seeing blood or other injuries. Post-war, Ken says he is looking at Life magazine and sees a photo of someone getting shot. Ken feels sick. His feelings on blood are not consistent.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; German soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken recalls being requested to operate a machine gun. Ken says he is scared. The first static the enemy soldiers would do is take out the machine gunner, and the mortarmen in the infantry. However, Ken is dismissed from replacing the machine gunner because he returns. Before the war, Ken thinks he is immortal, nonetheless, war changes your mind. Ken discusses a new task force. Ken mentions a new task force is assembled when the German soldiers run out of gas for their airplanes in Italy.

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Keywords: 442nd; Arno; battle; European Theater; German soldiers; Italy; Japanese American soldiers; mortar; Nisei soldiers; rifle; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken says there is no action with the new task force. He recalls not showering for at least three weeks. He describes the items he carries as an Army Litter versus a soldier. Ken remembers a time he gets to sleep in the barn and oversleeping. When he wakes up the guys are gone.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; Italy; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken says he knows the Germans are being chased, but did not know the details. He just follow orders. Ken discusses his relationship with the other litter carriers. Ken says the civilians' legs are strong. They are used to walking on mountainous terrains. He recalls a time when they ask if they can carry the litter in exchange for candy. Food is valuable during wartime. Ken shares stories of his interactions with the locals.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; farm; Italy; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; Southern France; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Ken recalls socializing with the locals post-war. He says they did not show any animosity towards him for being a soldier or Japanese American. He reflects on the soldiers who are killed in action at Po Valley. Ken says he is not close to the front line to see anyone killed in action. After Po Valley, Ken stays to process the German prisoners. Cameras, liquor, guns, and knives are confiscated. Ken also gets a pass to go to Milan, Italy.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; German soldiers; Italy; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; Po Valley; Prisoners of War

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