James Omatsu oral history interview, part 3 of 4, October 24, 2005

0:00 - Landing in Naples and a French woman

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; Champagne Campaign; cigarettes; civilians; Italy

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5:13 - Discussing first combat experiences

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; Headquarters Company; Nice; reconnaissance

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9:59 - Discussing a close call and weather

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; artillery fire; France; living conditions

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12:19 - Discussing Headquarters Company and good luck charms

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; 522nd Field Artillery Battalion; artillery

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15:41 - Discussing casualties and souvenirs

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; European Theater; German soldiers

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18:06 - Discussing being injured and recovery process

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; hospital; Italy; wound

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22:16 - Discussing wars end, discussing Italian citizens, and medals

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Keywords: Bronze Star; civilians; Italy; post-war

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