性別

Male

生年月日

1925-1-26

出生地

Waialua, Oahu HI, U.S.A.

入隊した年

1945-3-15, Schofield Barracks HI

入隊のタイプ

Draftee

所属・部署

Army

兵役のタイプ

War

所属部隊のタイプ

Combat

所属部隊

TDY to 6205th Interpreters Special Detachment, Navy Mil. Gov't - CIC-CID, Ryukyus

特殊技能

Interpreter

最終目標

USA - Schofield Barracks, HI; Ryukyu Islands

除隊した年

Schofield Barracks HI

所属部隊の役割

Assigned to Navy Mil. Gov't CIC-CID. (6205th Interpreters Special Detachment) This unit was formed by the Navy,and consisted of about 200 MIS interpreters serving in various campaigns from Saipan, Tinian, Rota, Okinawa Invasion, etc. Some men were assigned cave-hunting and mop-up duties. It seems that much of this type of activity is relatively unknown today, compared to exploits of other Niseis and Nisei-manned organizations. Many in this group had no basic training, and worked with Navy prsonnel only for a short time before being sent to Okinawa and other places to serve.

所属部隊での個人的役割

Taking care of villages to help civilians get back on their feet.

主な戦闘（交戦地帯へ従軍した場合）

Assigned to Mil. Gov't. as liaison between civilians and Navy officers to determine the best way to help with the many problems that existed.

勲章・褒章（個人又は所属部隊）

Good Conduct Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Mdal; WW II Victory Medal; Army of Occupation Medal; Presidential Unit Citation (awarded all MIS units).

生活状況

Sleeping quarters were tents. When working in villages, houses in the village were assigned to us.

Food was supplied to us in walk-in refrigerator.

Food and sleeping quarters were good while on temporary duty to Navy.

For entertainment we went to the movies mostly. Also got together with other interpreters and drank beer occasionally. Not much to do.

軍隊生活で最も記憶に残っている出来事

Civilians were hurt badly by the war. Not only were there physical injuries but mental suffering as well. Very difficult to see all the suffering.

個人的に軍隊経験から学んだ最も重要なこと

At least I served my country and made use of my not too good Japanese language to help people.

I wish that young AJA's would learn the Japanese language. It might become useful in the future and being bilingual can result in better jobs.

While travelling here and there, I have come across several Caucasians who speak Japanese fluently, also read and write. Makes me wonder why the AJA's don't take the initiative and learn.

その他の情報

Under the Units Served heading, I mention the service we performed for the Navy. I have not read or heard about this unit and the service they performed. Because we looked like the enemy, we also had other problems. One of these days, perhaps some additional information on this unit will be forthcoming. I hope.