Scope and Contents

One binder of photocopies of a scrapbook of Frankie Michulka's life and experiences in Vietnam assembled by his fiancee Christine Owen. Michulka was killed-in-action in Vietnam on December 20th, 1967 while serving with the US Army 25th Infantry Division. The scrapbook includes numerous articles about Michulka, pages from his high school yearbook and his high school diploma, Christine's memories of Frankie, pictures, and letters, as well as images of medals Michulka was awarded posthumously.

Also included is an original document from the President of Vietnam in English and Vietnamese formalizing the posthumous award of the Military Merit Medal of numerous US Army personnel, including Frank Michulka (to include the Gallantry Cross with Palm). The collection also includes a 2012 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) calendar which featrues Christine's memory of Frankie and his picture.