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Preferred Citation

Michael Dennis Hoffman Letters, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in December 2010

Scope and Contents

Letters, 1968-1969, of Michael Dennis Hoffman, a Private First Class in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. The first letters describe Hoffman's training, including shifts on guard duty, combat training, and equipment. During training he is stationed at Fort Lewis and Yakima Firing Center, both in Washington. Hoffman is then sent to Vietnam and the letters from 15 June 1969 until the last letter, 25 August 1969, are sent from there.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• United States. Army.
• Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American