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Hagerty, William F. (Vietnam War correspondence)
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Contributing Institution:
Center for American War Letters Archives
Title: William F. Hagerty Vietnam War correspondence
Creator:
Hagerty, William F.
source:
Hagerty, William F.
Identifier/Call Number: 2017.095.w.r
Physical Description:
.08 Linear feet
(1 folder)
Date (inclusive): 1969 February 22 - 1970 September 20
Abstract: This collection contains 12 correspondence written by Sgt. William "Bill" F. Hagerty, USA, to his family during the Vietnam
War.
Language of Material:
English
.
Container: Vietnam 2
Container: 12
Container: 1
This collection is open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of William F. Hagerty
This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.
[Item title, Box number, Folder number], William F. Hagerty Vietnam War correspondence (2017.095.w.r), Center for American
War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.
This collection contains 12 correspondence written by Sergeant William "Bill" F. Hagerty, United States Army to his family
during the Vietnam War. All his letters are addressed to his mom, dad, and Cindy, his sister.
The letters focus on a variety of subjects such as Hagerty's day to day routines, descriptions of combat missions, the activities
of his family, purchasing a car, purchasing a camera, and marriage.
The letter dated September 20th was the last letter Hagerty wrote while in Vietnam. In this letter he wrote about his tour
being finally over and he was coming home soon.
Throughout the letters, Hagerty was promoted twice. He started as a Private First Class in the earliest letters. He then receives
his first promotion to Specialist Fourth Class. Finally, he receives his second promotion to Sergeant.
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. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Vietnam War (1961-1975) -- Correspondence
Vietnam War (1961-1975) -- Vietnam.
Vietnam War (1961-1975) -- Campaigns
Vietnam War (1961-1975) -- Equipment and supplies
Vietnam -- An Khe
Hagerty, William F.