Dog Tags & Paper Hearts
Letters sent from my grandfather to my grandmother during his time in the service (1944-1945), with cultural and historical context.
Episodes
50 episodes
Voices
Who knew there'd be a part two???? Something a little different this time. Hope you enjoy.Links:The Waves
Postcards and Wives
Johnny sends a few postcards along with this week's letter. The state of wives on the homefront is discussed.Links:Johnny’s postcards
Acronyms Galore
Belt lines, POEs, SPs . . . who knows what the heck Johnny is writing? Links:
The Whatchamacallit Board
Johnny feels small. Some advice of lettah writing.Links: 1. Report on sending mail to servicemen...
Spare Me
Johnny quotes a famous proverb. A municipal employee is dissatisfied. Someone sounds crazy. Links: Hudibras
Dallas
Johnnie enjoys a day of fun and adventure.Links: Guest Pests – Pete Smith short...
Time Warp
It would appear that boot camp is just one frustration after another.Links:Michigan's history with time zones
Plot Twist
Johnny receives some unwelcome news.Links: Evelina by Bing Crosby - Note: This song is not available on Spotify
Memorial
Johnnie eagerly anticipates his furlough. Personal ads in 1945. A WWII Memorial.Links:www.mga-architects.netThe Michi...
The Three Fs
Things heat up!Links:Water fluoridation / Grand Rapids, MI
Infiltration
Johnny describes the final elements of basic training and looks forward to coming home soon.Spotify songs:
The Messenger
Boot camp is in its final days! Johnny eagerly anticipates his reunion with Mary.Links:Killer’s Kollege – sign at Fort Hood, Texas
The Lonesome GI
Johnnie is lonesome enough to eat dog biscuits.Spotify songs:
Cold Winds on The Homefront
A quick note from Johnny as he sets out on an extended bivouac. Things get chilly back home.Link: Great Snowstorm of 1944Spotify songs:
SNAFU
The surprising wartime output of beloved creators. Also, Johnny explains why he doesn't want to man the machine gun.Links:Browning M1917...
Ku'uipo
Johnny games the system and finds beauty in darkness.Links:1. The Hat Man: Legend, Sightings, and what it might ...
The Shortening
Johnny learns that the army changes rules frequently.Links:The Big Lie about the US Army. What ...
What a Soldier Thinks
Christmas gratitude, getting lost and the thoughts of a soldier.Links:Why Do We Let Kids Sit On Santa's Lap? The T...
Combat Patrol
Johnny describes combat patrol, frets over gifts and makes an inquiry.Links:Footage from USO Clubs
The OCS Test
Johnny is tested. So much content about animals!Links: The Buzzard and The Monkey
Hardship Discharge
Johnny receives mail, encourages Mary to seek a hardship discharge and plans a phone call.Links:Battle of the Bulge
Sanders
Johnny describes exercises and a creative way to do laundry.Links:Disappearance of Glenn Miller