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Interview of Korean War Medics Tony and Tom Bazouska, 2015

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Courtesy of Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc., Interview of Tony and Tom Bazouska, Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc., 2015

Description

This is a video clip featuring Korean War veterans Tony and Tom Bazouska, who are speaking about their role as medics in combat. The two describe how they were identified as medics in their units, and what weapons they were issued as combat medics.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What does their story tell you about life as a combat veteran and how the Korean War was fought?
  • As you listen to their interview, what unique facts are revealed about military combat that you may not have known before?
  • How does this interview connect to other primary sources within this source set in terms of how the Korean War was fought?

Citation Information 

Interview of Tony and Tom Bazouska, Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc., 2015. Courtesy of Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc.