In 1943, Geraldine Rowbottom began saving the letters sent to her by Johnny Waller, an American from Buffalo serving in the U.S. Army. For three years, the infantryman wrote to the Canadian girl from Sarnia, Ontario.
These letters were found in the attic of Geraldine's house. Their other correspondence has been lost, but seventy-two have survived. The letter provide insight into their relationship and the difficulty of communication during wartime.
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John C. Waller Portrait
Although unmarked, this photograph presumably captures John C. Waller in military uniform. For verification, see the other photographs in which he has…
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Photographs
During his time in the army, Johnny took many photographs and sent them to Geraldine. Some of the photos have survived, and are included in this…
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Photography
Johnny Waller was a photography enthusiast. In his letters, he frequently refers to his cameras, development process, and the technical...
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SS Atlantis (Hospital Ship #33)
The ship on which John C. Waller returned to the United States in 1945.
John C. Waller Enlistment Record
This record includes information about John C. Waller in civilian life and his statistics at enlistment on September 20, 1943.
