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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-153-11)

A serious altercation with a Japanese schoolmate over name-calling

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 87 (ddr-densho-1000-153-87)

While working undercover in Japan, meeting family of future wife

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 85 (ddr-densho-1000-153-85)

Reuniting with mother in Hiroshima after the war

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 69 (ddr-densho-1000-153-69)

Thoughts on the value of intelligence information

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 74 (ddr-densho-1000-153-74)

Warning battalion of a planned Japanese attack, then shouting military orders in Japanese to confuse the enemy

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 73 (ddr-densho-1000-153-73)

Meeting fellow soldier at a reunion years later

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-153-10)

Attending elementary school in Japan, encountering discrimination as an American immigrant

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 92 (ddr-densho-1000-153-92)

Reflections on redress, the Japanese American Citizens League, and the resisters of conscience

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-153-44)

Keeping busy to pass the time in assembly center, trying not to feel too angry

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 40 (ddr-densho-1000-153-40)

Coping with having bank assets frozen after the bombing of Pearl Harbor

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-153-16)

Memories of teenage years in Japan: spending time with grandfather, attending church

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 48 (ddr-densho-1000-153-48)

Seizing an opportunity to leave camp by volunteering for the army

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1000-153-21)

Difficulty of attending high school back in the U.S.: having to quickly learn U.S. history

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-153-31)

Meeting Japanese families while delivering groceries to outlying communities

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 29 (ddr-densho-1000-153-29)

Taking a job in a produce market to learn the business

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 71 (ddr-densho-1000-153-71)

The mental strain of being surrounded on Nhpum Ga hill; sent on a mission to secretly try to overhear enemy plans

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 51 (ddr-densho-1000-153-51)

Being inducted into the Military Intelligence Service

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-153-5)

Becoming friends with Mexican children while in elementary school

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-153-32)

While delivering groceries to Japanese families, being exposed to different dialects from various regions of Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 78 (ddr-densho-1000-153-78)

Being awarded the Legion of Merit

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 70 (ddr-densho-1000-153-70)

Description of terrible conditions while battalion was trapped on Nhpum Ga hill for nine days

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-153-19)

Returning to the United States at request of mother

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-153-2)

Family background: parents' immigration to the United States in the early 1900s

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 52 (ddr-densho-1000-153-52)

Description of relationship between Kibei and Nisei at Camp Savage, Minnesota; thoughts on the level of Japanese language education at the language school

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-153-24)

A typical day while in high school: waking up at 3 o'clock in the morning to start work, attending school, then studying in the evening

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), …

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