Interesting read. Thanks for the tip.

The Battle of Athens. The GIs came home to find that a political machine had taken over their Tennessee county. What they did about it astounded the nation.

Bob Hairrell and Leslie Dooley, who had lost an arm in North Africa, were assigned as the Gl poll watchers. Throughout the day they had observed Wilburn (Democrat) letting minors vote and handing cash to adult voters.

. https://www.americanheritage.com/battle-athens#