The Varnum Memorial Armory Museum has acquired a rare piece of Cold War memorabilia. Here’s the signature of the Soviet spy, John A. Walker, who sold U.S. Navy secrets for 18 years in one of the most damaging espionage cases of the Cold War.
Varnum Continentals member, John Fischer, studied under Walker to earn his U.S. Naval School Radioman Class A certificate that is signed by Walker. See below for details on this fascinating story. Thank you, John, for donating this unique piece of Cold War history!
See the images in this post for details on this unique exhibit.
Close-up of the signature of Soviet spy John A. Walker. 
Detailed history of the Navy Radioman’s certificate signed by John A. Walker. 
Navy Radioman Class A certificate signed by spy John A. Walker. 
Search and Rescue team for US Antarctic Winter-Over Party 1971-1972. John Fischer was the team radioman (2nd person from left). McMurdo Station Antarctica.