Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In May of 1942, the U.S. military decided to move the MIS training headquarters from the Presidio in California to Camp Savage in Minnesota. Among those who were sent to train in this intensive language school was Roy Aka. In his interview, Aka reflects on the difficult Japanese language and cultural training experienced at Camp Savage. Despite his lack of Japanese language skills entering the school, he was able to graduate at the top of his class.
In May of 1942, the U.S. military decided to move the MIS training headquarters from the Presidio in California to Camp Savage in Minnesota. Among those who were sent to train in this intensive language school was Roy Aka. In his interview, Aka reflects on the difficult Japanese language and cultural training experienced at Camp Savage. Despite his lack of Japanese language skills entering the school, he was able to graduate at the top of his class.
