Stugis, Anthony J., 1945-? to Norm Dykya

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GLC#
GLC09751.05-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 21, 1963
Author/Creator
Stugis, Anthony J., 1945-?
Title
to Norm Dykya
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 15.7 cm
Primary time period
1945 to the Present
Sub-Era
The Sixties

One letter dated February 21, 1963, addressed to Norm Dujka. Details the journey from Camp Peddleton to Hawaii aboard a ship. Was seasick during the trip. Trainees are required to complete strength tests and swim a mile out and back with Jack the Ripper, a local shark. Has attempted to contact a mutual friend, Nancy Zeomeks but she wouldn't reply to his letters. Excited that there is a club that serves alcohol to 18 year olds. Describes military life in Hawaii composed of hiking, building rope bridges and using rubber boats.

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