Thomas Kaihara oral history interview, part 4 of 5, June 27, 2002

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0:00 - First combat experiences

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Keywords: Artillery; enemy fire; mattress cover; messenger; Prisoners of War

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6:36 - Horrors of war and Battle of Monte Cassino

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Keywords: 100th; discrimination; KIA; Nisei soldiers; trench foot

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12:32 - Aftermath of Cassino, injuries, reflections on 100th legacy

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Keywords: France; KIA; Nisei soldiers; soldiers; trench foot

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16:34 - Reflections on American definitions and the end of World War Two

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Keywords: Citizenship; discharge; loyalty; Nisei soldiers; Pennsylvania

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21:45 - Homecoming and adjustment to everyday life

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Keywords: Chicago; dental technician; GI Bill; plant manager; Sacramento

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