Sarnia 1940s
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SS Atlantis (Hospital Ship #33)
The ship on which John C. Waller returned to the United States in 1945.
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Hospital Train Diagram
Christmas Card, December 8, 1943
A Christmas card sent by Johnny to Geraldine
1943-12-08
City of Buffalo
Johnny sent this newspaper photo of Buffalo to Geraldine, with handwritten annotations
The Mailman
This newspaper clipping provides an anecdote about soldiers' anxiety about girls back home.
The reverse side of the clipping shows partial excerpts from other news articles, including one titled "Nazis Call Up 10-Year-Olds"
"These Women"
Johnny clipped out this comic from a newspaper, adding a handwritten note: "Will you do this to me?"
1945-02-21
British Allies
This photograph shows Johnny Waller, his army buddies, and a British naval officer. During his time in England, Johnny interacted closely with allies from Britain and other countries, especially while he worked on the hospital trains.
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Army Buddies
Standing Left to Right:
1. Acting 1st Sergeant Worthington
2. Mike Santucci
3. Johnny Bauer
4. Oscar George
5. Steve Frost
Sitting Left to Right:
1. Paul Zuzi (717th man)
2. Joe Krieger
3. Patty Smith
4. Johnny Waller
During his time in England, Johnny collected photographs of his friends and colleagues in his army unit.
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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.
The U.S. National Archives & Records Administration
09/20/1943