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self-inflicted wounds

Does anybody have a primary source mentioning where a soldier removed his front teeth or cut/shot off his first finger and thumb on their right hand to get out of or avoid service? I seem to remember a photo of somebody who had gone the finger removal route but I may be dreaming it. Thanks for any leads.

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