Ironically, he got through the Boxer Rebellion and the Great War without a scratch. Only to loose his leg to gangrene. After nicking his toe with a pen knife. While trying to cut his toenails. He had attempted to join the Home Guard at the start of WW2. But was deemed unfit. So became a ARP warden
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Ironically, he got through the Boxer Rebellion and the Great War without a scratch. Only to loose his leg to gangrene. After nicking his toe with a pen knife. While trying to cut his toenails. He had attempted to join the Home Guard at the start of WW2. But was deemed unfit. So became a ARP warden