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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.

society & culture personal journals

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20:24

Combat Patrol

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2026/03/23

Johnny describes combat patrol, frets over gifts and makes an inquiry. Links: Footage from USO ClubsThe Andrews Sisters sing Don’t Fence Me In Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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24:14

The OCS Test

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2026/03/15

Johnny is tested. So much content about animals! Links: The Buzzard and The MonkeyConey Island Hot Dogs Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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24:19

Hardship Discharge

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2026/03/08

Johnny receives mail, encourages Mary to seek a hardship discharge and plans a phone call. Links: Battle of the BulgeMore Weird NewsMail CallHardship Discharge Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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29:00

Sanders

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2026/03/01

Johnny describes exercises and a creative way to do laundry. Links: Disappearance of Glenn MillerLog ExercisesSander’s Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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21:57

Guard Duty

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2026/02/22

Johnny is put on detail, loses his cool and describes guard duty. Links: 1. Mail Delivery 2. Lynda Day George 3. Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to do...

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22:04

Blankety Blank

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2026/02/14

This blankety blank basic training continues, with increasingly dire stakes. Links: 1. Blankety Blank 2. Bayonet training 3. I’m Making Believe Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperheart...

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29:10

Bazooka

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2026/02/08

Training on the rifle field intensifies. Links: 1. Mary Noble, Backstage Wife 2. Young Widder Brown 3. Just Plain Bill Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si...

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21:21

Mrs. Mutt

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2026/02/01

Silhouette targets are introduced on the firing range. Links: Honorable Service Lapel Button Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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27:20

Lulu

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2026/01/25

This one's a Lulu! Like the Detroit Institute of Arts, this episode's gotta have art! Links: Frenchman’s Creek (movie)September MornNeed of Religious ToleranceMain StemDetroit Institute of Art ad from 1976 Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD...

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18:53

Alimentary My Dear Watson

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2026/01/18

Johnny finds himself solidly in the sharpshooter range while lamenting his physical ailments. Links: Operation ClipperConstipation in the Army – Combat MedicineHenry VTranslation and text Beim ersten Mal tut's noch weh - Hans Albers Spotify songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=C6ut7UWXTxuzYn6iMIW_3g&pi=rSW-kgCWR1mMr Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzm...

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18:00

KP

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2026/01/11

Johnny scrubs, scours and peels. Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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22:11

Foot Soldiers

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/12/21

Johnny learns some important facts about keeping healthy during wartime. Links: The Philippine Diary Project – November 17, 1944Target Snafu – Warner Bros. cartoon on malariaMalaria DisciplinePlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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28:21

Behind Enemy Lines

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/12/13

Johnny goes to the dentist and craves fudge. Reunited after 80 years! Links: JAG Podcast Productionswww.jagpodcastproductions.com@JAGPodcastProductionsJAG@JAGPodcastProductions.comBoston Globe article about finding lost WWII Dog TagsHow WWII Changed the Way We Make Car TiresPlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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20:23

Making Connections

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2025/12/07

Johnny experiences some telephone frustrations. Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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14:47

Here's Johnny!

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/11/23

Musings and memories of the man behind these letters. Notes: 1. Tender Comrade 2. Point West Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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30:58

Oh Me Oh My!

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/11/16

Basic training gets real and Johnny's hunger increases. Notes: Basic Training for Dummies Armistice Day - The Detroit Historical Society Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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21:26

Drink Your Ovaltine

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/11/09

Johnny proposes a solid plan for weight gain. Links: Servicemen’s Editions of newspapersXylophones Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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21:18

Into the Foxhole

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/11/02

Johnny details the bivouac experience. Links: C-RationsFoxholesPlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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26:44

Reveille

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/10/24

Johnny "enjoys" the calm before the storm. Links: This Is Why We Call A Turkey's Tailbone The Pope's NoseThe Parson’s Nose – The Chiddicks Family TreePlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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28:10

Bivouac

Dog Tags & Paper Hearts ·

2025/10/19

All the fun of basic training! Bivouacs, KP, personal concealment and washing socks. All this, and Johnny makes some bosom buddies. Links: BivouacArmy Field Manual 20-3Bosom BuddiesPlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

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