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Howard Lewis writes to his twin brother, Harold Lewis, from Vietnam on 21 May 1969. He is pleased to hear about his brother's new job and wants to know more about it; one of his tanks hit a mine, making six tanks in three months that have been combat lost. He is suffering from lack of sleep and writes about another soldier who has combat fatigue. He is smoking 3-4 packs of cigarettes a day and hoping for rain; he asks for news from home. ; 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 Edward J. Palmer. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 23 February 1969; he describes a meeting between himself, Dave Burbank (Norwich University Class of 1966), and Dick Lovisone (Norwich University Class of 1964), as well as his impressions of Jim Riley's brother. Friendly artillery hit a village last night; one boy was killed and five were wounded. He mentions the peace negotiations in Paris and apologizes for forgetting his father's birthday; is sending Sandy (his wife, Sandra Roscoe Lewis) a Polaroid camera for her birthday. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his twin brother, Harold Lewis, from Vietnam on 14 July 1969; he has been clearing jungle for three weeks now; he is halfway through his tour of duty; his boss (Maj. Riley) is leaving and his R & R has been postponed until September. He also writes that they have a new battalion CO who is "just what the bn. needed." ; 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 Edward J. Palmer. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 20 July 1969; he describes progress made cutting jungle with their attached roam plow outfit and shares his impressions of the new battalion commander. He will not be able to get R & R next month but believes he will get some in September. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 5 May 1969; he and his troops are very tired; they moved into their new fire support base four days ago and are trying to finish it between missions; he will try to keep them posted as to when their care package arrives. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 31 March 1969; he reports that they weren't directly involved in Operation Atlas Wedge but were impacted indirectly. He has had a few stand-down days and gotten a new shot gun; describes the weather. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 6 July 1969; he describes his new job as the S-3 Air and shares that the roam plows have hit five mines on the clearing operation east of Tay Ninh. He also mentions Bill Moore, who is at Walter Reed; can't get him off his mind. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 22 May 1969; he describes the rain and their progress on construction of their fire support base; storms flooded the place and collapsed a couple of the bunkers; they had a party for a couple mechanics that are going home soon. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 27 April 1969; he reports that they are building a new fire support base a little closer to Cu Chi and mentions pictures he received of his parents' visit with Sandy (his wife, Sandra Roscoe Lewis). ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 18 August 1969; he reports that they are now in Cu Chi and describes his living quarters as well as the plans for where they will go next. His boss (Major Riley) went home and many new people have come in; his R & R is confirmed for the 17th of September. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 7 September 1969; he explains his reasons for leaving the Army and reports that he hasn't yet heard officially whether or not they will let him out. They are working around Tay Ninh again but "on normal operations" this time; he slept through "a rocket attack and the phone ringing last night" and is looking forward to R & R in Hawaii. He includes some advice for "the Mutt" (his younger brother and a student at Norwich University). ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 5 October 1969; he describes his R & R in Hawaii and reflects some more on his reasons for leaving the Army. He is back at his "old job now" and looks forward to the opportunity to "get away from" his boss provided by his liaison duties. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes to his parents in Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, from Vietnam on 10 January 1969; he writes that he has been assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor (of the 25th Infantry Division) as the assistant S-3 and describes the climate and the area where they are located. Envelope not digitized. ; 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.

Howard Lewis writes his twin brother, Harold Lewis, from Vietnam on 19 January 1969; he describes his recent change in jobs, a collision his jeep was involved in due to a landmine, his appreciation for going to church, and his thoughts on the war and military strategy. He instructs his brother not to tell anyone the bad parts, and to visit Sandy. ; 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 Chaz Nelson. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Howard Lewis writes his twin brother, Harold Lewis, about his arrival in Vietnam and his new assignment, describing the location, general happenings, and base life. Letter is addressed to "Hal, Clyde, & Mutt" and dated "10 Jan 68," although it was probably written in January 1969. Envelope not digitized. ; 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 Sara Lamb. Transcriptions may be subject to error.