William A. "Bill" Morrison oral history, 2007 [videorecording].

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William A. "Bill" Morrison oral history, 2007 [videorecording].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/778790241

The interview provides information and personal observations about Morrison's experiences: basic training at Camp Hale and personal observations; exchanging positions with a fellow soldier, Peterson, who was later killed; stopping in battle to help wounded soldiers; post war activities and working with youth.

1 videodisc (38 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videocassette (38 min. : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.) +1 envelope

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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