Base de Datos de Experiencias Militares de Japoneses Americanos
Masao Mark "Mas" Uyesugi
Sexo
Male
Fecha de Nacimiento
1924-7-7
Lugar de Nacimiento
Colusa CA, U.S.A.
Inducted
, Camp Carson CO
Tipo de Alistamiento
Draftee
Afiliación Militar
Army
Tipo de servicio prestado
War
Tipo de unidad militar
Support
Unidades a las que sirvió
MISLS A-17 (Graduated Snelling, Sept. 1944)
Attached to Engineer Corp in Northern Luzon, Philippines
Attached to Engineer Corp in Northern Luzon, Philippines
Especialidad militar
Military Intelligence
Asignado
USA: Ft. Snelling, MN
Other Countries: Philippines
Other Countries: Philippines
Retirado
Camp Beale CA
Responsabilidad en la unidad
Military intelligence.
Translate documents, interrogate Japanese war prisoners, assist in conducting the War Crime trials in Manila.
Translate documents, interrogate Japanese war prisoners, assist in conducting the War Crime trials in Manila.
Responsabilidad individual
Translate document and interrogate prisoners.
Batallas principales (si sirvió en una zona de guerra)
Served in the Pacific Theater - the Japanese surrendered as we landed in Manila Bay.
Reconocimientos, medallas, menciones (individuales o de la unidad)
No special awards or medals other than the usual ones.
Condiciones de Vida
31 days aboard a lone transport ship. Slept on deck - salt water showers - played cards and read and studied for time killers.
Recuerdo más vívido de la experiencia militar
Being J-A, it was imperative we have a Caucasian GI with us constantly or we would be mistaken for the enemy soldier. Also had to be careful of the 'Negritos' pygmies who lived in the deep grass - well known as Head Hunters of Japanese soldiers. There seemed to always be a threat to Nisei soldiers.
Lo que más extraño durante su tiempo en las fuerzas armadas
My wife and family - decent food - always rush and wait.
¿En lo personal, qué obtuvo de su experiencia militar?
This was necessary to reflect my loyalty to my great nation by protecting her against any and all enemies. Now we can no longer be judged by anyone as to what country our loyalty is with. God Bless America.
Información adicional
It was always the character of our parent(s) we always drew upon when the going became rough and tough. The key was to collect the thoughts and difficulties of (our) forefathers and rid ourselves of negative experiences and strive forward.