Category Archives: News
Military Dog Tags Found on Banks of Missouri River
Military Dog Tags Found: A Heartwarming Story of Honor and Friendship In the quiet town of Clinton, Missouri, a remarkable story of honor, friendship, and dedication unfolded as military dog tags, lost for decades, were found and the blight to … Continue reading →
Thomas Flynn WWII Dog Tag in the UK
Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project was contacted by Chess Fearnley, whose mother, Fiona David, found a WWII dog tag while medal detecting in England. They were looking for some help in locating/reuniting the veterans / family with this military dog … Continue reading →
Honoring Ltc Alfred Bancroft – Veterans Appreciation Dinner
On November 26, 2022, the Cherry Hill PBA will once again be hosting a VETERANS APPRECIATION DINNER at the American Legion Post 372. In addition to providing an evening with great food, music and camaraderie, they will be honoring our … Continue reading →
Walks with Bassett Hound Uncover Treasure for Family of WWII Hero Maynard Wheeler
Back in 2005, Andrean Vines lived at Fort Gordon, GA. She would often go for walks in the woods with her Basset Hound and found many little treasures on their walks – partial shells with marking from the 1940’s, an … Continue reading →
Boyhood Adventures Uncover Family Treasure
As a young boy Jim remembers when he and his friend found an entrance to get under the wrap around porch of his friends house – a cool hideout for the young boys in the height of boyhood adventures. Little … Continue reading →
Veteran drawn to WWII Dog Tags at Flea Market
Gary enjoys going to Flea Markets in Florida. A few weeks ago was just another Flea Market day until he ran across a vendor selling a set of dog tags. He was infuriated that someone would be trying to sell … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving for Military in South Jersey
On Thanksgiving Day, (Thursday, November 25, 2021) a warm welcome and a Thanksgiving feast came as a surprise to some out of state active military personnel that are currently training and were unable to be home with their families. American … Continue reading →
Airbnb visitor rescues treasure of WWII veteran – James M Teegarden
In November 2020, Erika Statz and her husband were staying at an Airbnb in Galveston, TX when they found this dog tag hanging on the backside of the bedroom mirror. They reached out to the host and were told that … Continue reading →
Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project mention in CNN Article
Thank you CNN Editor Phil Gast for including Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project in your outstanding article on November 11, 2021. It is much appreciated and people are reaching out for help in returning dog tags they have. To read … Continue reading →
Donations for US Military and Refugees – 32nd Air Refueling – American Legion
The 32nd Air Refueling Squadron Booster Club (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ) is looking for care package items to aid our US Air Crews working through the crisis overseas as well as the refugees. ITEMS REQUESTED: NEW only— Bottled Water, Energy Drinks … Continue reading →
Camden County 9/11 Fallen – Military, First Responders and Civilians
Camden County NJ – 9/11/01 victims, Military Global War on Terrorism and related deaths. (Below video you will find individual photos with links for more information) Video Credit: Sue Quinn-Morris
Continue reading →Sue Quinn Morris – 2021 Freedom Medal Award Winner – Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project
Congratulations to Sue Quinn Morris, 2021 Freedom Medal Award Winner. Presented Commissioners Carmen G. Rodriguez and Melinda Kane. Sue Quinn Morris, resident of Cherry Hill, has spent many years of her life supporting the veterans of Camden County. Morris’ work represents … Continue reading →
WWII Dog Tag of Roy P Smith
We were contacted by Mitch Wolfe Jr who found a WWII dog tag while medal detecting and was looking for some help in finding the family to return the dog tag. The dog tag belongs to Roy P Smith. See … Continue reading →
Dog Tag of Robert C Anderson
We are currently looking to connect with the family of Vietnam veteran Robert C Anderson to return dog tag to them. Anderson’s dog tag was found in Vietnam in 1993 and brought back to the US by a retired Chief … Continue reading →
Dog Tag of Matthew L Zechmeister
We are currently in the process of trying to connect with the family of Matthew L Zechmeister so we can return his dog tag to them. Matthew L Zechmeister born August 12, 1941 in Moson, Hungary, but immigrated to the … Continue reading →
Richard A Brandeburg Dog Tag
Robert Gunton – Actor, Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star recipient is reunited with dog tag
COURIER POST article April 4, 2018 – CHERRY HILL – Before he found fame as a Hollywood and Broadway actor, Robert Gunton Jr. survived the Battle of Firebase Ripcord, one of the bloodiest of the Vietnam War, by evacuating on … Continue reading →
Vietnam Air Force Veteran, Clarence Bennett, reunited with his lost dog tag
Marilyn married Vietnam Air Force veteran, Clarence Bennett, about 2 years after he returned from Vietnam – both are from West Virginia, but now live in Tennessee. To say they were surprised when we reached out to them to let … Continue reading →
Dog Tag of Richard Wiler returned to son
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A piece of military and personal history is back in the hands of a veteran’s family. Nearly half a century after he lost them in Vietnam, Richard Wiler’s family now has their dad’s dog tags back. … Continue reading →