United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th -- Interviews.

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In depth account of Gagliardi's involvement with the 87th Infantry and his experiences serving on Kiska, Alaska in the Spring of 1943. The majority of the tape examines the passage to Kiska and combat there. Interview concludes with recounting of the passage home which includes a vivid account of a storm just before landing in Seattle.

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Campbell discusses his childhood, joining the 10th Mountain Division and about his service with the Division at home and abroad. Talks at length about Camp Hale, about training troops for winter survival at Camp McCoy (Wisconsin) and about the first National Military Ski Championships at Tennessee Pass. Campbell also discusses his military career.

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Kennerly discusses his ancestry, childhood, military training and experiences during World War II.

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Clayton talks about his being drafted, training, and Officer's Candidate School. He talks about his decision to join the 10th Mountain Division. He also discusses his childhood and working his way through art school at Washington University.

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Account of Meier's experiences flying recon missions in Italy during World War II. Meier gives brief accounts of specific missions that he flew with Lieutenant Luther Hall which included active fighting with air and ground forces.

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Chaplain with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Served with the 85th Infantry Regiment at Camp Carson, Camp Swift and Italy.

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Recording by Kohn of over 200 letters he sent to his mother between March 18, 1943 and July 20, 1944.

Scope and Contents Boddington talks about his childhood, his family, skiing, and participation in the Olympics. He also discusses in detail World War II breaking out, basic training, joining the mountain ski troops, going to Italy and participating in some of the key fighting of the 10th Mountain Division. After detailing his experiences during the war he talks about coming home and about the beginning of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division. An epilogue by the interviewer tells of the death...