1967-05-21, Alan to Family

Authors

Alan Tompkins

Files

Document Type

Letter

Keywords

U.S.A., U.S. Soldiers, correspondence, Covina, CA, army, troops, postal service, postal stamp, Vietnam, ensign, rank, Navy, air mail, San Francisco, CA, mother, father, brother, family, Palm Springs, CA, bombardment, soldier slang, morale, culture, assignment, weapon, humor, foreign occupation, naval warfare, supply, air raid, air craft, military intelligence, transportation, thoughts on the enemy, military equipment, recreation and entertainment, leisure, health and sickness, hot weather, medical treatment, investigation, accident, captain, USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31), USS Enterprise (CVN-65), Gulf of Tonkin, Aircraft carrier, Presidential election, Philippines

Publication Date

5-21-1967

Subject Terms

Alan Tompkins; May 21, 1967; United States; Vietnam War 1961 1975 United States. Regimental histories Army; Vietnam War 1961 1975 United States. Personal Narratives; Vietnam War 1961 1975 United States. Covina (CA) -- History -- 20th Century; Vietnam War 1961 1975 United States. Social conditions 20th century; Vietnam War 1961 1975 United States. Social life and customs 20th century; Vietnam War 1961 1975 United States. War Work;

Identifier

2014.007.w.r._Tompkins_vietnamwar_1967-05-21_001

Recommended Citation

Tompkins, Alan, "1967-05-21, Alan to Family" (1967). Alan Tompkins Vietnam War correspondence. 1.
https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/atompkins_collection/1

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