George S. Sisneros oral history, 2007 [videorecording].

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George S. Sisneros oral history, 2007 [videorecording].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/778805513

The interview provides information and personal observations about Sisneros' experiences: early days before transfer to the 10th Mountain Division; military training, climbing Pike's Peak with mules; strategy used to take mountains in Italy; Captain Devens and Sergeant Kauzlarich of "C" Battery, Devens receiving a Silver Star medal, Sisineros and Kauzlarich receiving Bronze Star medals; building a communication system that saved members of the 85th; singing the Pack Artillery Song.

1 videodisc (35 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videocassette (35 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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