Harry J. Leisentritt papers, 1943-1945 [manuscript].

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Harry J. Leisentritt papers, 1943-1945 [manuscript].

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Collection contains photographs of Camp Swift, Tex.; Gore Range, Colo.; Italy; Camp Hale, Colo.; Leadville, Colo. and 45 candid photographs of men, groups, training at Camp Hale (1943-1945). Additional ephemera includes a watercolor of mules (n.d.), general order, separation papers and travel tickets.

1 photo box

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144399

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Harry J. Leisentritt was born in N.J. on August 24, 1912 and enlisted in the Army at Newark, N.J. on April 29, 1943. At the time of enlistment he had completed four years of college and was working as an industrial engineer. Leisentritt served with both the 85th and 86th Infantry Regiments at Camp Hale, Colo.; Camp Swift, Tex. During combat operations in Italy he received two Bronze Star Medals. Leisentritt died on February 8, 1988. From the description of Harry J. Leisentritt papers...

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