Frank K. Omatsu Interview Segment 11
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Frank K. Omatsu
Frank K. Omatsu Interview
Nisei male. Born March 31, 1924, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles where father worked as a produce buyer. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Left camp to work in Chicago, and was drafted into the military. Served with the Military Intelligence Service in the Philippines and Japan. After the war, returned to Los Angeles and worked for the Sumitomo Bank.
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Sharon Yamato, interviewer; Tani Ikeda, videographer