Papers, 1948-1982.

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Papers, 1948-1982.

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Letters to his family while stationed in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army describing jungle warfare, the struggle with insects including leeches, and enclosing a propaganda leaflet directed at African American soldiers; includes letters of condolence from President Nixon, Senator Thomas Dodd, Senator Clarence Bell and General Westmoreland after he was killed in action.

2 boxes (194 items) : ill. ; 39 x 26 x 12 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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United States. Army. 82nd Airborne Division.

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