Oral history interview with William Nessman, [sound recording], 2006.

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Oral history interview with William Nessman, [sound recording], 2006.

William Nessman, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, discusses his World War II service with the 3rd Infantry Division in Europe and North Africa.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 30 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 30 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 13 p.

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