Yoichi Ichikawa oral history interview, part 2 of 4, March 25, 2001

0:00 - Basic Training - discussing Hawaiian soldiers; and recalling duties and recreational activities

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Keywords: Antitank Company; Camp Shelby; gambling; Hawaii; KP duty; pool

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3:41 - Camp Shelby - experiences going into town, discussing Japanese food; and encounters with Kibei

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Keywords: civilians; Mississippi; townspeople

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6:01 - Preparing to go overseas; and journey to France

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Keywords: Antitank Company; artillery; basic training; Camp Shelby; furlough; replacement; ship

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9:45 - Experiences while on furlough; and feelings regarding being a replacement soldier

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Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); 442nd Regimental Combat Team; Baltimore; dance; Japanese Americans; USO; winter

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12:51 - Landing in Europe and describing civilians; and discussing first battle

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Keywords: Alps; ammunition; Antitank Company; gun; Italians; litter bearer; Prisoners of War (POW)

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16:06 - Discussing friendships while overseas; and duties during first battle

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Keywords: Antitank Company; France; front line; German soldiers; litter-bearer; mine; mortar

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21:11 - Discussing German prisoners of war (POW), activities in-between battles; and friendships

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Keywords: brother-in-law; cards; censorship; correspondence; family; France; litter-bearer

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24:42 - Describing best and worst experiences during war; and treatment by Europeans

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Keywords: German; Japanese Americans; Mongolian; Switzerland; traveling; Venice

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