A Piece of Him is Still Nearby.

When a soldier signs up for military service, the military always takes their finger prints. This information and DNA is kept in a Department of Defense database and used to identify the solider if needed. After the soldier leaves the service, the military usually keeps this record for 62 years after which it is stored at the National Archives. Military records from World War I and World War II can be obtained from the National Personnel Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. There is something so personal about the finger print of a loved one. A strong memory to keep in a family history book or even frame it and mount it on the wall along with all the family photos. I am just saying.

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