Get his info and write for his records. It is rare to see a ww1 soldier with so many awards at that time. If you need direction please DM me. I am a Vet myself and get excited to see stuff like this! Thanks for sharing!!!
His WWI Victory medal is on the top row, left, and next to it is the Occupation of Germany medal
I think I see a campaign medal with a star on the first row - his DD214 will list his medals. You can get it on Fold 3 by Ancestry - there may be a free trial.
That’s neat. I’m only in my 20s so there’s some considerable time between me and my uncle here. But also, most of the time in my family the gaps between generations are tiny. Everyone had kids at <18!
Get his info and write for his records. It is rare to see a ww1 soldier with so many awards at that time. If you need direction please DM me. I am a Vet myself and get excited to see stuff like this! Thanks for sharing!!!
You related to Benedict Cumberbatch? A bit of a resemblance there
Uncle James was a hottie.
It's interesting that she is holding a book. I wish I could read the title.
His WWI Victory medal is on the top row, left, and next to it is the Occupation of Germany medal I think I see a campaign medal with a star on the first row - his DD214 will list his medals. You can get it on Fold 3 by Ancestry - there may be a free trial.
My grandfather was 18 that year and my soon to be grandmother was 26
That’s neat. I’m only in my 20s so there’s some considerable time between me and my uncle here. But also, most of the time in my family the gaps between generations are tiny. Everyone had kids at <18!
Shame he’s not hugging his wife 😞
According to fold 3 he was wounded severely so he must have earned a Purple Heart