Masao Watanabe

Nisei male. Born December 10, 1923, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up near the Nihonmachi area of Seattle. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. In 1943, volunteered for the army while in camp. Served in Europe with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, L Company. Returned to Seattle after the war and worked for the U.S. Customs Service. A founding member of the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) in Seattle.

Interviews

Masao Watanabe Interview — ddr-densho-1000-103
June 19, 1998. Seattle, Washington.
02:56:34 — 52 segments.
Masao Watanabe
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