Claude Takekawa oral history interview, part 5 of 5, April 16, 2004

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0:00 - Assignment in Okinawa; and discussing wife and children

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Keywords: education; infantry officer; Japan; military leave; police officers; supervisor

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6:33 - Life in Okinawa - formation of Hawaii group, home life; and assignment at Provost Marshal's office

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Keywords: civilians; guard; Japan; maid; poker; wife

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9:50 - Returning to Hawaii; and employment in publishing

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Keywords: discharge; military leave; sales manager; tourism; wife

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14:10 - Discussing sons and grandchildren

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Keywords: college; Massachusetts; teaching; Texas; work

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19:20 - Discussing religion, army friend; and parents

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; Buddhism; Christian; church; Nisei soldiers; temple; Varsity Victory Volunteers

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24:07 - Discussing grandchildren and war experiences; and parents reaction to military service

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Keywords: advice; father; plantation; pro-Japan; shame; World War Two

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