2004.71.7

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1950-1975
8.125 in HIGH x 10.125 in WIDE
(20.64 cm HIGH x 25.72 cm WIDE)
Collection of the Oakland Museum of California
2004.71.7






Fragment of gypsum wall collected at an Army Base warehouse in the Oakland Port that served to house soldiers going to the Korean War and the Vietnam War. This triangular fragment has hadwritten graffitti from soldiers: "Mike Thielke, Grants Pass, Oregon;" and " Vietnam, 27 Aug 70' I'm coming home in one piece"

Used: soldier | Military base | Port of Oakland | Vietnam War | Korea

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