Lt. Jim Ruska letter to David Luthi, 1969 July 31st

Summary

Creator:

Ruska, Jim A., Lt. and Luthi, David P., 1949-2009

Date:

1969 July 31st

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Lt. Jim Ruska letter to David Luthi, ms4468, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Lt. Jim Ruska writes to David P. Luthi, his friend, fraternity brother and former member of the Corps of Cadets from the University of North Georgia, about the living conditions and experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Ruska describes how his fellow soldiers feel about the war, its causes, and alludes to the dynamic between enlisted and or drafted soldiers and officers. He also discusses the difference in living conditions amongst Marines, Army infantrymen and Air Force Privates, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and his battalion's role in Operation Durham Peak.

Biographical / historical:

Lt. Jim Ruska served in the U.S. Navy as a Marine Corps officer during the Vietnam War.

David Pinson Luthi (1949-2009) served in the U.S. Army as an officer during the Vietnam War from 1972-1974.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Correspondence.

Names:

Luthi, David P., 1949-2009

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Lt. Jim Ruska letter to David Luthi, ms4468, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.