Partial Transcript: The locals of Bruyeres Biffontaine were friendly and nice. However, they were confused to see Japanese Americans in an American Army uniform. Barney was in M Company then transferred to I Company. The guys in I Company were good soldiers. He recalls Mutt Sakamoto.

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Keywords: 442nd; Bruyeres Biffontaine; European Theater; German soldiers; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Nisei soldiers; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Barney was wounded in a firefight and stayed in the hospital to recuperate. He said he was lucky that the bullet hit him in the arm then in the chest. Barney returned to the United States to recover from his injuries at Michigan Hospital. Post-war, Barney received the Medal of Honor. He recalls his army friend that was killed in action.

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Keywords: 442nd; European theater; German soldiers; Hawaiian soldiers; killed in action; mainland; Medal of Honor; Nisei; Nisei veteran; post war; relocation camp; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Post-war, Barney learned that he was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He flew to Washington DC to receive his medal and met President Clinton. The Medal of Honor represents honor to the country. The Medal of Honor belongs to I Company, not just him. They all fought together.

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Keywords: 442nd; France; friendship; Hawaiian soldiers; Italy; Japanese American soldiers; loyalty; Medal of Honor; Nisei veterans; patriotism; World War Two

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