Albert N. Brockman papers, 1942-1998.

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Albert N. Brockman papers, 1942-1998.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144586093

Collection contains correspondence (including a large number from Brockman to his mother, father, aunt and sisters); memorabilia includes signed books, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, patches, medals, souvenirs from leave in Venice, a broken pair of glasses, ribbons, buttons, whistle, Combat Infantryman's badge and dog tags. The collection also includes a large number of loose photographs, a photo album with extensive annotations and a photograph of Brockman's mother carried by Brockman during the war.

.75 linear ft. (1 box), 1 photo envelope, 1 photo box.

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6826629

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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United States. Army. Mountain Infantry Regiment, 85th

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Albert Brockman born in S.C. on May 13, 1924. He enlisted in the Army at Philadelphia, Pa. on February 1, 1943 after completing three years of high school. Brockman joined the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Colo. where he was assigned to Company A of the 86th Infantry Regiment, but later served with Company M and then Company A of the 85th. After training at Camp Hale, he also served at Camp Swift, Tex. and in Italy. Twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Rose to the rank of Company First Se...