Partial Transcript: (interview starts at .07 seconds) Susumu recalls a time meeting a pilot and given a samurai sword. He sends the sword back home to his brother. However, his brother gives the word to a friend. Susumu mentions an invasion on June 3rd that is not in the newspaper.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; siblings; World War Two

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: In the invasion, no enemy fighters are found on the island. However, there is one zero fighter. Susumu questions the locals and is told the zero fighter has returned to the main island. Afterward, he discovers the truth about the Japanese pilot. Susumu describes a position moment in Okinawa. He recalls a little boy name Susumu who is a talented mechanic and can repair anything.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; Okinawa; World War Two

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Susumu writes for the Ryukyu Review, an Army newspaper and takes the boy there. There are three generators that are not working and the boy repairs the generators in three to four days. Ryukyu Review takes over Stars and Stripes post-war.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; Okinawa; post-war

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Susumu recalls finding out when the war ends. He describes guns shooting and yelling that the war is over. During his services, Susumu corresponds with family, but since he is part of the Naval Intelligence, he is not allowed to disclose his location like other soldiers. He shares a story about a pilot killed in action in Guadacanal and a request to have the body to be ship back.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: artillery fire; family; Guadalcanal; Killed in Action; World War Two

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Susumu uses a fountain pen to write his correspondence. He recalls a Marine Officer accusing him of being a spy. Another story Susumu shares is about his friend Miyake from Maui. They are the only ones on the flagship from the First Marine Division going from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. There is a typhoon, and Susumu could not find Miyake. Miyake is seasick.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: family; Hawaii; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; Okinawa; World War Two

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: On the flagship, Susumu says it is fun. He made friends with movie actors such as William Lundigan. He shares a time when he did not have to stand in line for lunch. Susumu does not recall any difficulties with anyone during his service. One thing that changes him during the war is falling in love and getting married. He says he is the first one to legally marry in Okinawa, Japan.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: friendship; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; wedding; World War Two

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Susumu describes a lot of marriages in Okinawa currently are from World War Two. In Okinawa, he helps build 300 homes. He would help get tools and materials for the natives to build the houses. At times, Susumu would exchange whisky for tools and equipment. Susumu shares a story of meeting General Chiang Kai-Shek's son post-war in Okinawa. General Chiang Kai-Shek's son negotiated to bring American equipment to China. The Americans are dumping the equipment over the cliff into the water. Susumu also shares another story about acquiring other heavy machinery.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; Okinawa; post-war; World War Two

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Susumu says the equipment used during wartime are left behind in Okinawa. He shares a story about a Navy Chief taking tools and opening a store. Susumu is discharged in Okinawa when he takes the civil service job at Ryukyu Review. There are more opportunities in Okinawa if he stays. If he goes home, there is no job. He gives an example that you can buy a jeep for 50 cents. He meets his wife at a village office.

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: employment; Hawaiian soldiers; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; Okinawa; post-war

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Susumu and his wife have three children (one girl and two boys) and two great-grandchildren. Susumu describes his trip back home as a civilian. He says coming home to Hawaii is fun. There is even a limousine waiting for him. When he returns to Hawaii, Susumu recalls eating a loaf of bread by himself with no butter. During his service, he missed his friends and home (interview stops at 28 minutes and 52 seconds).

Segment Synopsis:

Keywords: family; Hawaii; Japanese American soldiers; Nisei soldiers; Nisei veterans

Subjects: