Melvin Muramoto oral history interview, part 1 of 4, March 20, 2004

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0:00 - Introduction, growing up in Hilo; and discussing parents and siblings

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Keywords: brother; childhood activities; employment; Hawaii; Japan; softball

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3:30 - Discussing school, speaking Japanese at home, religion; and classmate

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Keywords: Buddhism; food; friendship; Hawaii; Killed in Action; volunteer

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9:07 - Playing softball, discussing childhood chores; and values

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Keywords: father; Hawaii; Japanese league; respect

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11:45 - Volunteering for the Army, going to Oahu; and traveling to Oakland

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Keywords: exercise; food; friendship; induction; mother; Schofield Barracks; seasick; train

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18:14 - First impression of the Mainland; and experiences at Camp Shelby

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Keywords: Antitank Company; civilians; Daniel Inouye; E Company; food; latrine

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22:03 - Showing and describing photographs - E Company members; and portrait

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Keywords: Camp Shelby; Daniel Inouye; flag; Hattiesburg; Killed in Action

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