Letter from Howard C. Lewis to his parents, 11 May 1969

Abstract

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 11 May 1969; he reports that he received their care package and describes recent events, including the loss of two tanks to mines; they are still trying to finish construction of their fire support base. ; Howard C. Lewis graduated from Norwich University in 1966 with a degree in business administration. Following his graduation, he served in the Army's armored branch and was a cavalry troop commander and battalion staff officer in Vietnam in 1969. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.