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[Photograph of a tank]

A photograph of a tank. The tank is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. There is also a date stamped on the back of this photo.

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[Soldier posing beside a fuel truck]

A photograph of a soldier posing beside a fuel truck, he is holding a tool. The soldier's last name is Jolly based on what you can read of his name plate. He is also a private with the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.

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[US Army Fuel truck parked in front of a Army bowling alley]

A photograph of a US Army Fuel truck parked in front of a Army bowling alley.

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[African American soldier posing on a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier posing standing on the ledge of an Army fuel truck.

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[Two African American soldiers stacking fuel cans]

A photograph of two African American soldiers stacking fuel cans, in the background there is a fuel truck. The soldier stacking is being watched by a Sergeant.

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[African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck. His last name is Lawson based on his name plate. Lawson is a private in the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.

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[African American soldier working on a fuel truck]

A photograph of a African American soldier working on a fuel truck he is holding a wrench in his hand and looking at the camera. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 116.

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[US Army fuel truck]

A photograph of a US Army fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 108.

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[African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck. The truck is marked as HQ 104, and the soldier belongs to the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.

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[Fuel truck tipped on it's side]

A photograph of a fuel truck tipped on it's side on the side of a road.

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[African American man standing in front of a classic car.]

A photograph of a African American man, probably one of the soldiers in the other photographs standing in front of a classic car. In the background are some supply trailers that are covered and some other classic cars.

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[African American soldier posed in front of three tanks]

A photograph of an African American soldier posed laughing in front of three tanks. There is also a building in the background with other vehicles parked in front and other people walking around on top of the vehicles.

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[Soldier walking through an empty yard with parked fuel trucks in the distance]

A photograph of a soldier walking through an empty yard with parked fuel trucks in the distance.

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[Two African American soldiers behind a fence with a supply truck]

A photograph of two African American soldiers behind a fence with a supply truck in the background. There is a placard on the side of the truck that reads, "explosives." There is a date stamp on the back of the photo.

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[Fuel truck]

A photograph of a fuel truck with one door open. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units.

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[Two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck]

A photograph of two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck. They are laughing and there is a tire leaning on the bumper next to them. The truck to the left of them is marked as HQ 116.

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[Soldier repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators]

A photograph of a African American soldier, repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators. One soldier is working on the truck while another watches over him. There are three other soldiers in a jeep towing a trailer off to the side. The...

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[Army H-21 Shawnee in a field]

A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field.

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[Army helicopter on tarmac]

A photograph of a Army helicopter on tarmac with buildings and parked cars in the background.

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[Army H-21 Shawnee in a field]

A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field. On the back of the photo is a note in blue pen which reads "what I train in." The helicopter is marked with the number 54146.

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To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Daniel Lungren, the Attorney General of California, to Moorhead for his legislation the Officer's Civil Liability Act of 1995(H.R.1446). This act strives to limit the award of punitive damages "to the kinds of egregious...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard to his Father and Step-mother that he is now living in barracks and writing this card at 6 A.M. in the pitch black. Postcard has a picture of a silver plane on a blue sky background with the words "Keep 'Em...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard telling his parents that another day has gone by, and they only leave the barracks for food and "biological reasons." They are all hoping to get their uniforms tomorrow.

Postcard has a picture of silver planes...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard to his parents.
Bob hasn't had much of a chance to write as he has been on "K.P." [kitchen patrol] for two days straight. He has not started his training tests yet though. "Everything still goes well."...

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to Don Stone

Addressed to "Don." A brief postcard to his brother Don. Bob hasn't had time to write a long letter, but thanks Don for his "long, newsy and amusing letter." Bob wishes him good luck in the Army and hopes to hear from him once he recieves his orders...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Don Stone

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, and Don (if he's still home)."
Reviews the train ride down to Berry Hills, TN and being assigned to barracks before processing. They were confined in quarantine for two weeks after recieving a physical, their uniforms, and...

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.05]

One letter from Richard to Joyce concerning basic training with four enclosures dated June 11, 1960. These enclosures include an Allotment Authorization Form, and a pamphlet concerning honorable discharge.

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Allotment Authorization Form

Allotment form designating Miss Joyce Robinson as allottee of Richard Di Christina.

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Payee receipt

Bond payee receipt for the amount of $25.

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[Paper Name Plate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina]

One paper nameplate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina dated 1969.

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To Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters written within a two day period that were sent in the same envelope.

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Joyce Robinson sent in the same envelope From the 14th through the 16th.

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter and American Airlines boarding pass.

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American Airlines boarding pass

American Airlines boarding pass, Flight 433 04. On the back there is a note stating, "Home on Pass July 4-6"

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. He writes from his tent. It is "hot as hell" and 4:30 in the morning. He reports that his troop marched five miles to a site where they shot their guns. They...

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Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey

One price list and order form from the Exchange Photo Shop dated July 8, 1969. The option for a regular package is circled.

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina with a newspaper horoscope clipping dated July 16, 1969.

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Newspaper Clipping

One newspaper clipping containing horoscopes. The Libra and Capricorn are circled in pen.

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to Richard DiChristina [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters sent in the same envelope from July 30- August 1st.

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to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated August 1, 1969. Pertains to family updates and details on her upcoming trip to visit him. Joyce writes that there is a bus strike preventing her from getting their airline...

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters sent in one envelope letters are dated from December 2nd to January 3rd.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated December 2, 1969. Pertains to his guard duty in the Viet Cong. He writes that they were marching for three to four hours today. DiChristina wishes he could come home to marry...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson to Richard J. DiChristina dated December 3, 1969. Pertains to missing her during the holidays and financial matters. His squad has now stopped for water on their march. He mentions to Joyce that he would like...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated January 3, 1970. He writes that he will be sending his pay to Joyce and that he wishes for her to buy something for herself with the money. He writes of the hot weather and the...

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

2 letters sent in the same envelope, from February 6 to the 12th.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 6, 1970. He writes of the number of letters he has yet to mail to Joyce. His platoon has walked 500 meters today, and they are "up on one hell of a mountain." He relays...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 12, 1970. He writes briefly, of how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that he attended mass on Ash Wednesday. He tells Joyce he will be sending her a map. He...

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Match Made in Heaven; Knot Tied Via MARS

One newspaper clipping printed by the Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper dated February 4, 1970. Reports the marriage of S. Sgt. Dexter Hales and Phyllis Ann Sheets via ham-radio telephone. Sgt. Hales, a career soldier at Vung Tau, Vietnam, married...

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to Richard J. DiChristina

Joyce starts by addressing the letter to "Dear Someday Husband" and writes throughout how much she loves Richard. She mentions that her parents went to the Melody Fair and that she and Greg are home. She also mentions a school friend Jim who came...

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to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes Joyce how much he misses her, and loves her. He mentions that he and his group walked into a valley and were shot at. He reports that nobody was hit, but it scared all the men. It took about an hour to walk through the valley and about...

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