Scope and Contents A life-long resident of Topeka, Kansas, Mr. Tarlton served in the United States Army’s 92nd Division, 371st Infantry. Wounded twice during the Italian campaign, he was awarded the Bronze Star medal for “… his outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy.” He describes family and community experiences before he was drafted in 1943 and after returning to civilian life. In Italy, he recalls witnessing death and massive destruction and taking German prisoners down from the...