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Veterans

2naSalit

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5. My dad...

Reply to HAB911 (Original post)

Sun Sep 3, 2023, 02:43 PM

Sep 2023

Was in the sea bees at first but moved to the VPs. I have some stuff of his from his military life, 20+ years, was involved in wars from WWII to Vietnam. I have his coin collection from his travels too.

But the coolest thing, I think, are his Boy Scout merit badge cards from the 1930s.

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Just found another trove of my dad's stuff [View all] HAB911 Sep 2023 OP

That's really cool thinkingagain Sep 2023 #1

my pleasure! HAB911 Sep 2023 #6

My dad snowybirdie Sep 2023 #2

How very cool that you found these wonderful items, my dear HAB911! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #3

Thanks peggy HAB911 Sep 2023 #7

I enjoyed seeing these. Ty Deuxcents Sep 2023 #4

glad you enjoyed! HAB911 Sep 2023 #8

I love it! The ol' Ma Bell logo, too Deuxcents Sep 2023 #10

I know what you mean HAB911 Sep 2023 #12

I enjoyed going down memory lane..sort of Deuxcents Sep 2023 #14

and back at you! Enjoy the day! HAB911 Sep 2023 #15

My dad... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #5

that's cool HAB911 Sep 2023 #9

About 10 years ago GP6971 Sep 2023 #11

same here HAB911 Sep 2023 #13