Marine’s 1926 service record shows what rank-and-file life was like

An entry in a Marine’s service record from 1926 shows that even though the Corps has come a long way in 100 years, Marines are always gonna Marine.

A currently serving Marine recently shared a disciplinary record for his great-grandfather on Reddit. He asked that his name not be included in the story because he is still in the Corps, and he identified his great-grandfather by his first name only: Edmund.

Edmund served in the Corps from 1922 to 1953, the Marine said. The record shared on Reddit lists his rank in 1926 as a sergeant.

The document appears to be authentic based on its general typeface and content, according to the Marine Corps History Division. It also appears to be a Page 11 entry in the Marine’s Service Record Book. A Page 11 is reserved for administrative remarks, including — but not limited to — punitive action.