Ben Tamashiro
Nisei male. Born in 1917 in Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii. Grew up in Hanapepe where father worked on a plantation. Volunteered for the army prior to World War II. During the war, reenlisted and became a member of the 100th Infantry Battalion.
Interviews
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Ben Tamashiro Interview — ddr-densho-1007-5
March 25, 1985.
00:15:31 — 7 segments.
00:15:31 — 7 segments.
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