My Dad was born during WW 1 and served the length of WW2. I or my sister still have, hidden somewhere, the ration stamp books used for basic food items. When we complained, as kids, my mom would explain what it was like to get sugar, butter, coffee and meats like bacon. How ladies would fake pregnancy to get a larger allotment. Haircuts were easy. If you were old enough and healthy you got them free from the military, if not you made due with moms best cuts especially where barbers were scarce. As always ....