John Tommaney papers, 1943-1997 [manuscript].

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John Tommaney papers, 1943-1997 [manuscript].

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Collection includes post war correspondence (1992-1997), combat journal: 86th regiment (copy) [December 1944-June 1945], newspaper clippings, articles and magazines (1945), National Association rosters (1980-1991), transcript of phone conversation between Ross Raney and Herb Eisenstein (1996) and scrapbook (1943-1945).

1 linear ft. (1 box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6864186

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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John J. "Jack" Tommaney was born August 25, 1920 in Albany, N.Y. He graduated from Fordham University with a B.S. degree in 1942. Following graduation, Tommaney volunteered for the "ski troops" and entered military service at Fort Dix, New Jersey on February 17, 1943. Initially, he was assigned to the 86th Infantry Regiment at Camp Hale, Colorado. In August 1943, Tommaney transferred to the 90th Infantry Regiment, returning to 2nd Battalion of the 86th in November 1943. Although he trained in he...

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