erctut1 Posted August 16, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2010 This my Great Grandfather who I am having a very hard time researching. I got this from my dad's cousin. I think it's pretty neat. But don't you think the border looks wrong? If this card was made in 1925 when he died why would there be WW2 looking equipment? What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erctut1 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted August 16, 2010 You know after looking at it again I bet a family member added the border at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custermen Posted August 16, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2010 No one had 4-engined bombers in 1925 that looked like a B-17. Also count the stars on the Flag; that may date it more accurately. Any luck on your research of his service records? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erctut1 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted August 16, 2010 No one had 4-engined bombers in 1925 that looked like a B-17. Also count the stars on the Flag; that may date it more accurately. Any luck on your research of his service records? Steve Someone must have wanted to jazz it up cause the picture also looks pasted on. Either way it's still very neat. No luck researching him yet. I want to say about 4 months ago I sent in a request for him and my other great grandfather. A few weeks ago I received my other grandfathers records but have heard anything about this one yet. Two weeks ago I actually sent in another request because I think I found his service number. The archives sure take a long time. I just hope they will find something this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Ragan Posted August 16, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2010 Also count the stars on the Flag; that may date it more accurately. Steve There were 48 stars on the flag from 1912 till 1959. The border is definately from the WWII period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45ACP Posted August 17, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2010 On the border to the left of the flag is an M1 8in howitzer of WWII fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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