Oral history interview with John C. Wozniak, [sound recording], 1994.

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Oral history interview with John C. Wozniak, [sound recording], 1994.

Wozniak, a Stevens Point, Wisconsin resident, discusses his service with the 437th Military Police Escort Guard Company in France and Germany during World War II.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 60 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 60 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 30 p.Military papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

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