April 9, 1945, #1
John C. Waller
1945-04-09
April 9, 1945, #2
John C. Waller
1945-04-09
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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Blackpool Promenade
This image was made into postcards for Blackpool's Promenade. Although the image is from the Victorian period, many of the buildings appear in Johnny's photograph of the promenade, taken in 1944.
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Breakfast in Bed
Wartime Humour
In this clipping, a husband provides breakfast in bed for his new wife. He then demands she do the same for him every day.
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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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Central Pier, Blackpool
Taken in 1944, the photograph shows beachgoers next to the Central Pier at Blackpool. A banner on the pier advertises a show called "Highlights of 1944" and lists the featured performers.
John C. Waller
1944
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
Conversation
Wartime Humour
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