Shinobu Saito oral history interview, part 4 of 7, November 21, 2004

0:00 - Experiences at basic training; and preparing to go overseas

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Keywords: 442nd; Battle of the Bulge; Camp Blanding; draft; hurricane; Idaho; mortar; rifle; volunteer

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2:26 - Basic training II- discussing a hurricane

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Keywords: C ration; living conditions; mess hall

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4:41 - Basic training III

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Keywords: ammunition; barbed wire; France; hike; obstacle course

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7:44 - Basic training IV-experiences with discrimination

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Keywords: "Jap"; cadre; Caucasian; Florida

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10:40 - Knowledge of the 100th and 442nd prior to shipping out

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Keywords: basic training; Idaho; Killed in Action; newspaper; Poston

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12:27 - Thoughts about military service

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Keywords: 100th; 442nd; accomplishments; college; high school; replacements

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15:14 - Thoughts about military service II and war

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Keywords: college; family; G.I. Bill; hope

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18:00 - Preparing to go overseas II; traveling overseas; and pass to New York

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Keywords: Fort Meade; France; ship

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20:54 - Traveling II

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Keywords: convoy; seasick; ship

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23:12 - Landing in France and joining up with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

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Keywords: food; gear; Marseille; ship; transportation

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25:56 - Joining the 442nd II; going to the replacement depot; and discussing first day on the front line

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Keywords: German soldiers; Livorno-Leghorn; Marseille; measles; medic; ring

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