Partial Transcript: After Clarence's recovery from trench foot, he rejoins his platoon in Nice, Italy - Champagne Campaign. After Nice, he goes to Germany and working the train station.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; German soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; Prisoners of War; Southern France; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Clarence is in Germany for five months. He is assigned at the train station to help read, and write English. The Supply Unit Clarence works with did not know how to write or read English. Later, Clarence discovers the Supply Unit is stationed in Germany before World War Two. After five months, Clarence can go home.

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Keywords: 442nd; civilians; European Theater; friendship; Hawaiian soldiers; Mainland; Mainland soldiers; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: After the European war ends, Clarence returns home after a few months (around June or July). From Germany, Clarence goes to England and board a hospital ship. He arrives in Boston, and flies to Los Angeles, and travels to Washington. In Washington, Clarence rides the Troopship to Hawaii. In November, Clarence is discharged in Honolulu, HI.

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Keywords: Hawaii; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; Nisei veterans; post-war; travel; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: During the Champagne Campaign, Robert assignments are guard duty, patrol, supply depot, and guard the Prisoners of War (POW). He discusses the war in Poland.

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Keywords: 442nd; German soldiers; Hawaiian soldiers; Italy; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; POW; Prisoners of War

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Partial Transcript: After the Champagne Campaign, Robert goes to Italy for the Gothic Line. Robert discusses the importance of the Gothic Line.

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Keywords: 442nd; artillery fire; front line; German soldiers; Gothic Line; Gothic Line and Po Valley; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; mortar; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Robert describes the tactics and strategies to get the German soldiers to retreat. He says it takes five days to break the Gothic Line.

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Keywords: 442nd; artillery fire; German soldiers; Hawaiian soldiers; infantry; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Lieutenant; Lost Battalion; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Clarence and Robert discuss how they catch the German soldiers by surprise. Clarence describes how they climb up the Mount Folgorito near Mount Belvedere. Robert recalls when they are in Geneva, and the aircraft flying over announcing the war is over.

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Keywords: 442nd; artillery fire; Belvedere; European Theater; German soldiers; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Robert discusses the Lost Battalion and the conditions. Lieutenant Bob Foot from K Company is in communication with M Company and the strategies to rescue the Lost Battalion. Clarence says Lieutenant Foot is a good man and shares a brief bio on him. Lieutenant Foot is a replacement with he arrives at Luciano, Italy (Interview stops at 21:28, continues again at 21.41).

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; foxhole; German soldiers; Hawaiian soldiers; Italy; Japanese American soldiers; Lieutenant; Nisei; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: When the war ends, Robert is in Italy until Christmas time. In December, Robert receives notice he will return to the Unties States. He describes the one-month travel home to the United States. He arrives in Newport News, Virginia to Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Then to Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, and then California.

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Keywords: 442nd; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; mainland; Nisei soldiers; post-war; Southern France; travel; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Clarence and Robert recall a fight between Nisei soldiers and paratroopers. The fight starts because a Nisei soldier is dancing with a Caucasian girl.

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Keywords: 442nd; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; prejudices; social activities

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Partial Transcript: Clarence discusses his plans post-war. After the war, Clarence experiences shell shock. He did not go to work or socialize. Clarence shares some moments when he has flashbacks of the war due to loud noises. Things turn around for Clarence after several years.

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Keywords: 442nd; Hawaii; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war; social activities; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: The VA advises Clarence to go to trade school - Pearl Harbor School. Halfway through the program, the school closes to a lack of funding. Clarence is on unemployment, 52-20 (a program for veterans), and GI Bill to survive. Clarence explains what is 52-20. You receive $20 for 52 weeks. After his 52-20 expires, Clarence goes to work for several months at a glass shop. Clarence hurts his hand and could not work. Due to his injuries, Clarence is let go from his job. Clarence goes on unemployment for several months.

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Keywords: employment; Hawaii; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war

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Partial Transcript: Post-war, there are several areas in Clarence's town occupied by the military. Clarence finds work with the military. However, gradually over time, these places occupied by the military closes. Clarence is offered a job that is further away but he wants a job in town. Another place Clarence works at is the Pier.

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Keywords: 442nd; Hawaii; Nisei veterans; post-war

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Partial Transcript: Clarence does not get married. He explains his feeling and thoughts on his decision to not get married and have a family. Clarence finds a job with the Coast Guard managing the Light Houses. Eventually, Clarence's job becomes obsolete, and finds a new job with the air conditioning shop. Clarence says the Coast Guard uses a computer system to manage the Light Houses digitally.

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Keywords: 442nd; employment; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war; shell shock

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Partial Transcript: Robert wants to continue his education with the GI Bill. However, his parents need him to work to bring home extra income for the family. Robert applies for the apprenticeship at the Federal building and is hired. Due to the working conditions as a welder, he finds a new job at the police department.

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Keywords: 442nd; employment; higher education; Issei parents; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war

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Partial Transcript: Post-war, Robert meets his wife Dorothy Fusako Morioka at a social event. They have three children together - David, Eric, and Allen. Robert discusses his children's jobs. Robert has three grandchildren - Jodie, Mitchell, and Kayleen.

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Keywords: 442nd; family; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war; Sansei; social activities; wedding; Yonsei

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Partial Transcript: Robert says he shares his war-related experience with his family. However, sometimes the war questions bring back flashbacks and Robert s does not want to think about the war.

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Keywords: 442nd; European Theater; family; Nisei veterans; Sansei; World War T; World War Two; Yonsei

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Partial Transcript: Clarence feels his service contributes to the future for the next generates. He feels proud, and good that the Nisei Legacy will provide equal opportunity for the Sansei and Yonsei.

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Keywords: 442nd; Go For Broke; Japanese Americans; loyalty; Nisei; Nisei veterans; Sansei; segregated unit; World War Two; Yonsei

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Partial Transcript: Robert feels proud that he served his country. Robert receives the Bronze Star and made good friends. He discusses the role of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS).

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Keywords: 442nd; Bronze Star; friendship; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; Nisei veterans; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Clarence says his Issei parents are happy that he returns home alive. For future generations, Robert says education is vital. Clarence answers the same question and says the future generation needs to know about the war. He wishes for equal opportunity for school and employment.

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Keywords: "Jap"; 442nd; discrimination; intercultural prejudices; Issei; Issei parents; Nisei; Nisei veterans; post-war; racism; Sansei; World War Two; Yonsei

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