Oral history interview with John L. Bach [sound recording], 1994.

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Oral history interview with John L. Bach [sound recording], 1994.

John L. Bach, a Madison, Wis. native, discusses his service in the United States Coast Guard as a sonarman during World War II.

Sound recording : 2 sound cassettes (ca. 84 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 25 p.Military Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 84 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

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