Veteran’s Day

My kids and I are enjoying a day off from school, and I want to acknowledge my late father, Dr. E. H. (Dick) Auerswald, and his service to our country in the army in World War 2. Dad's dog tagsI like to keep his dog tags around, even though I’m not much for militaristic decor. There’s just something about having them, seeing his name on them, I just like having them.  CU dog tagsSo funny seeing him listed as a “jr.” since he never was known that way when I knew him. A holdover from childhood, since he was only 18 when he enlisted.

I honestly couldn’t tell you his rank, have no memory of that, but here’s his name and serial number. Miss you Dad!