[name of person interviewed] oral history, 2007 [videorecording].

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[name of person interviewed] oral history, 2007 [videorecording].

The interview provides information and personal observations about Tomky's experiences: crossing the Po River; armored cars used and casualties; role of Company B at Mount Belvedere; field house that was once located at Camp Hale, bought by a rancher in Carbondale, attending functions held in the field house at the ranch.

1 videodisc (22 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videocassette (22 min. : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.) +1 envelope

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