Elbert Arakawa
1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
Military Draft / Training
In March 1941, the army inducts Elbert in the second draft. Inductees report to Farrington High School and are trucked to Schofield Barracks.
Mainland cadre leads the men through basic training. Elbert handles the M1 Garand, carbine, and ’03 Springfield rifles. He practices close-order drills.
After basic training, Elbert is assigned to the 298 th Infantry Regiment. He volunteers for KP [kitchen patrol] duties because of his prior experience.
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