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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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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-153-23)

Witnessing an unfortunate incident while working for a family at a wholesale market

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 86 (ddr-densho-1000-153-86)

Meeting an old acquaintance from MIS language school leads to a job in Tokyo

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 67 (ddr-densho-1000-153-67)

Being able to understand the dialect of an intercepted Japanese communication

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 9 (ddr-densho-1000-153-9)

First impressions of Japan and meeting grandmother for the first time

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 80 (ddr-densho-1000-153-80)

Hearing about the atomic bombings in Japan while in China

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 38 (ddr-densho-1000-153-38)

Hearing word of family back in 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 who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 57 (ddr-densho-1000-153-57)

Being one of only fourteen selected for a dangerous mission

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 82 (ddr-densho-1000-153-82)

Becoming a military police officer in China

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 91 (ddr-densho-1000-153-91)

Thoughts on induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame

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 63 (ddr-densho-1000-153-63)

Difficult conditions marching through Burma

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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