Campbell, John Alexander (Private; b.1947 - d.1968) Accession Number: PR05997

Description

Collection relating to the Vietnam War service of 2787278 Private John Alexander Campbell, 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.

Consists of six original handwritten letters (with envelopes) written by Private Campbell. Five letters are to Denise Lovric, and one to Larry Lovric, all dated between July 1967 to June 1968. Larry and Private Campbell were workmates, Denise was Larry's younger sister. The letters details patrols, drinking, life back home, and weather. The letter to Larry talks about death and the possibility of getting shot. Private Campbell was killed in action in Vietnam on 3 August 1968.

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Accession Number
PR05997
Maker
Private John Alexander Campbell
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Extent: 1 cm
Wallet/s: 1
Date Made
1967 - 1968
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
6
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copying not permitted
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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