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[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1967-11-19]
Letter to John J. Herrera and wife from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, November 19, 1967. The letter describes Douglas's travels from California to Guam to Saigon, reporting for military duty. Douglas indicates that he was docked a week's pay (Article 15) but was not put before a court martial.
Date:
November 19, 1967
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-22]
Letter to John J. Herrera in which his son, Douglas M. Herrera, explains his reasons for leaving the military and his opposition to the war in Vietnam. Douglas states that he will not and can not go back to serve in the military and plans to start a new life in San Francisco.
Date:
October 22, 1967
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History