Interview, 1999.

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Interview, 1999.

Typescript of an interview conducted by Ben Bahlmann on 31 August 1999. The audiocassettes, from which the interview was transcribed, were retained by Bahlmann. Wakamatsu parents were from Japan, and he was raised in the state of Washington. He joined the United States Army in 1941 and served with the 442nd regiment in Europe starting in 1944. He talks mainly about his combat experience.

1 interview (30 p.)

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Bahlmann, Ben.

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United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd

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Wakamatsu, Johnny Y.

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Wakamatsu was a resident of Lindon, Utah, during the time of the interview. He served with the 442nd regiment of the United States Army during World War II. From the description of Interview, 1999. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 56346841 ...