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Ancestry/Genealogy

Texaswitchy

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1. My Grandfather served in WW1.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Mon Nov 8, 2021, 05:13 PM

Nov 2021

He talked about having to shave everyday in cold water if necessary so the gas mask would fit properly.

He saw a lot of action and was wounded.

My Grandfather had a small pension because of his wound.

So should your Great Uncle.

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My Grandfather served in WW1. Texaswitchy Nov 2021 #1

I never thought of that, thanks bucolic_frolic Nov 2021 #2

There was a big fire in I think St. Louis and a lot of military records were destroyed. Texaswitchy Nov 2021 #3