Japanese American Military Experience Database
Harvey Norisada Kitaoka
Gender
Male
Birth date
1926-07-06
Place of birth
Los Angeles CA, USA
Enlistment type
Volunteer
Service branch
Other
Service type
War
Unit type
Combat
Units served
VF 154
WW II veteran and Korean War veteran
WW II veteran and Korean War veteran
Military specialty
Fighter Pilot
Stationed
USA: Moffett Field, CA; USS Princeton, CVA 37
Separated
NAS Moffett Field CA
Unit responsibility
US Navy Flight Squadron
Personal responsibility
Fighter Pilot
Major battles (if served in a war zone)
Korean War Feb. 1953 to July 1953
Awards, medals, citations (individual or unit)
Commendation Medal
Air Medal
Air Medal
Living conditions
Lived on the aircraft carrier USS Princeton, CVA 37 in the junior officer's stateroom.
Current movies were shown in the officer's mess.
Current movies were shown in the officer's mess.
Missed most whilst in the military
Didn't miss anything. I was single and enjoyed everyday flying for the Navy.
Most important thing, personally, to come from military experience?
Personally: I am grateful to the US Navy for the training as a pilot and its leadership program.
Family: To understand that the US Navy is one of the best military services in the country.
Family: To understand that the US Navy is one of the best military services in the country.
Additional information
Residence: Los Angeles area, CA
