Description
This collection contains correspondence from PFC Walter L. Schellhorn, USA to a Miss Jean Heiney during the Vietnam War.
Ms. Heiney had collaborated with other women to send a Christmas package to soldiers they did not know and PFC Schellhorn
responded with thanks.
Background
Private First Class Walter Ludwig Schellhorn, United States Army (b. 7/3/1947) was born in Wuerzburg, West Germany. He moved
to the United States at 18 years old and lived in Chicago, Illinois working as an interior designer for eighteen months before
he was drafted May 14, 1967. He served in Vietnam as part of 1st Platoon Company E, 26th Engineering Battalion, United States
Army and described his time overseas as relatively safe. According to Ancestry.com, he lived in Chicago in 1992, though there
is no further information.
Extent
.08 Linear feet
(1 folder)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for research.