Why Did John Wayne Never Serve in WWII?

Published on September 13, 2021
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Applying

John Wayne had applied to serve in the Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S). He was then accepted into the Field of Photographic Unit. However, the letter detailing his approval was sent to his estranged spouse.

Applying

Applying

Keeping It

Josephine Saenz was his estranged spouse who received and kept Wayne’s acceptance letter. Her motive for keeping this letter was because she would have to provide for the couple’s four children if Wayne died in the war.

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Keeping It

Keeping It