> he didn't have the pencil stash at the time we dont have a definitive source for we he adopted it. some say generically during the war for a gas mask others say post war around 1919, but definitely by 20. so time line could still line up, with the 1919 funeral but its just say easy its any random infantry man who also has a semi common mustache at the time.  it could also generically be a post war stationing for him since the german army was doing a lot of peace keeping work after the war since he was discharged in 1920.  assuming its even him
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