Larry "Shorty" Kazumura Interview Segment 3

Father's prewar life in Hawaii (ddr-densho-1000-199-1) - 00:08:17
Growing up one of fourteen children (ddr-densho-1000-199-2) - 00:11:12
Helping with family's sugar cane plantation as a child (ddr-densho-1000-199-3) - 00:10:07
Quitting high school after the ninth grade (ddr-densho-1000-199-4) - 00:03:35
Memories of teenage years: work, religion (ddr-densho-1000-199-5) - 00:05:22
Working for the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to World War II (ddr-densho-1000-199-6) - 00:04:21
Witnessing Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, dealing with the aftermath (ddr-densho-1000-199-7) - 00:07:20
Making the decision to join the army after two friends were killed in the Pearl Harbor attack (ddr-densho-1000-199-8) - 00:02:42
Being able to join the army due to a records mistake regarding height (ddr-densho-1000-199-9) - 00:07:33
Training at Camp Shelby (ddr-densho-1000-199-10) - 00:10:22
Getting wounded on Hill 140 (ddr-densho-1000-199-11) - 00:09:41
Receiving the Bronze Star for saving the life of a fellow soldier (ddr-densho-1000-199-12) - 00:05:20
Taking the name of close friend and lieutenant (ddr-densho-1000-199-13) - 00:03:55
Small-size boots donated to the Smithsonian (ddr-densho-1000-199-14) - 00:08:28
Recovering from injuries; not feeling scared in combat (ddr-densho-1000-199-15) - 00:06:24
Meeting wife and getting married (ddr-densho-1000-199-16) - 00:06:59
Current hobby: fishing (ddr-densho-1000-199-17) - 00:04:38
Description of children (ddr-densho-1000-199-18) - 00:01:20
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Helping with family's sugar cane plantation as a child

00:10:07 — Segment 3 of 18

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December 20, 2006

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Larry "Shorty" Kazumura

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Larry "Shorty" Kazumura Interview

01:57:36 — 18 segments

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December 20, 2006

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Seattle, Washington

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Nisei male. Born November 7, 1920, in Mountain View, Hawaii. Grew up in Hawaii, where parents ran a sugar cane plantation. Was working hauling lumber when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Was not dismissed from work like other Japanese Americans, and was required to clean up the aftermath of the bombing. Volunteered for the army, and although under five feet tall, was able to enlist on account of a paperwork mistake. Served in Italy, and received a Bronze Star for saving the life of a fellow soldier. After discharge, married and eventually settled in Seattle, Washington.

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Megan Asaka, interviewer; Paul Murakami, interviewer; Dana Hoshide, videographer

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