Oral history interview with Lyle Tennis [sound recording], 1996.

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Oral history interview with Lyle Tennis [sound recording], 1996.

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The Unity, Wis. native discusses his World War II service as a communications and stores officer aboard an LSMR (Landing Ship Medium Rocket) in the Pacific theater and receiving the Navy Cross for actions when his ship sunk.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 11 p.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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