Oral history interview with Jerome C. Eckers [sound recording], 1996.

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Oral history interview with Jerome C. Eckers [sound recording], 1996.

Jerome Eckers, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, discusses his experiences as a hospital corpsman in World War II and the Korean War.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 30 min.) ; analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 20 p.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 30 min.) ; analog, 1 7/8 ips.Military papers : 0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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