THE HAWAI'I NISEI STORY
Americans of Japanese Ancestry During WWII

Norman Kikuta
Military Intelligence Service

Norman is dressing for church when the attack is announced on the radio.

He volunteers for the Hawaii Territorial Guard. He serves meals and guards the Moiliili Quarry, where he confronts a suspicious car.

In early 1942 HTG is disbanded and those of Japanese ancestry are dismissed. Some join the Varsity Victory Volunteers. Norman drives an ambulance for the Office of Civilian Defense.

In 1943 he leaves the OCD to practice teach at Kawananakoa School.