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So my great grandfather died back in the 70s, and I was recently talking with my uncle about his expoits in WWI. Turns out he fought in the Battle of the Somme, which was pretty awesome. Anyway, my uncle gave me some of my great grandfather's stuff to keep, including his social security card, which has to have been one of the first ever issued. It was frigging stamped in metal, like a license plate, and totally amazing to hold.
(Please don't steal my great grandfather's identity. He doesn't need it but it wouldn't be nice.)
He's pictured here. Ah, I have no idea which one he is, sorry.
The other item was his soldier's bible, a miniature book of psalms and readings for a man to carry into battle. There was a little sealed pocket to store religious icons.
My great grandfather was an MP. This is his armband.
100+ year old dog tags.
Some old photo my uncle could not identify, from Erie PA in the 1880s. Apparently I'm descended from the Addam's Family.
banana69420
Your American grandfather fought at the Battle of the Somme? Was he serving in a British unit?
Stuey1221
My great granddads both fought in the Somme. My one grandad was captured. They lined his platoon up on their knees and shot every other...
Stuey1221
.. soldier. Neither G-Dad ever spoke about it until one Christmas Day apparently where they spoke for hours and hours.
jlist
Wow, terrifying. My father was British, and joined the RAF...but in 1946. Didn't seem like the bravest time to join the RAF.
Frozenstethoscope
Read “Savage Continent” by Kieth Lowe. It was chaos for years, and still lots to do.
MarsBarsDM
Looks like he’ll be voting Democrat in the coming mid term elections
CriticalJudgementalElitistPrick
Fear and liesis all you have
jlist
You made me post me “that’s where you’re wrong, kiddo“ gif. Do you know anything about how voting works?
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jlist
For starters, when you register either in person or online, you have to show proof of legal residency, and a drivers license number.
jlist
It’s verified against public records, and if something is wrong, you can’t register.
johnjames1598
https://nypost.com/2017/07/14/the-vote-fraud-that-democrats-refuse-to-see/
ThatActuallyGuy
https://nypost.com/2018/08/03/trumps-voting-commission-did-not-find-voter-fraud-ex-member/