- initials "G.L." written by marker on tag on underwear
Thinking about reasons you would put your initials in your underwear.
Here is some Navy instruction on the topic. Men on vessels. Just an example.
Basics of Shipboard life
Laundry and Marking Your Clothing
Before turning in your clothing to the ship’s laundry, it should be stenciled with the first initial of your last name and the last four numbers of your Social Security Number. Example:
A0480. Some ship’s laundry may have other requirements in terms of marking your clothing or paperwork that must accompany your laundry. Verify with your point-of-contact onboard what the requirements and laundry days are. Markings should be made in indelible black ink. Generally, felt tip clothing pens or clothing stamp kits are available at the exchange or uniform shop. Mark your clothing well if you ever want to see again.
Having a lot of brothers, living in one household.
Living in some kind of institution (prison f.i. ) with a lot of others, and a central laundry arrangement.
Being on a vessel, other then navy
Not his initials at all, borrowed from a friend.
More/other reason?
