Vietnam Army veteran, Elmer Amen, served with the 11th Armored Cavalry – A TRP, 1/11 – 2/1969-2/1970. Little did he know that a dog tag he lost would make its way home to him in Woodland, CA almost 50 years … Continue reading →
In April of 2020, we received a package of dog tags from Angela Wierda of Hamilton, Michigan. Angela bought these dog tags online from various sources – mainly dog tags that were for sale on ebay. It bothered her that … Continue reading →
Lance Corporal John Dennis Leary I CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps John “Denny” Leary, born July 8, 1948, was one of four children born to John P Leary and Mary Patricia … Continue reading →
Pennsauken Police Officer William F Brey End of Watch: May 15, 1987 Pennsauken Police Officer William F Brey was killed May 15, 1987 shortly after responding to a call about teenagers drinking beer. He was fatally stabbed as he entered … Continue reading →
MISSION: Return Dog Tag of Thomas Binkley to his widow during their family gathering on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Fort Walton, FL DOG TAG History: The dog tag of US Army Veteran Thomas Binkley was one of over 450 … Continue reading →
The dog tag of David Heyboer, which was lost and found in Vietnam, is now on its way back home to his family… Unfortunately Dave passed away September 28, 2007, at the age of 58. Dave was an Army Vietnam … Continue reading →
This dog tag was obtained by the brother in law of Scott Guntz, in a desk that he bought in Florida. Scott’s friend Paul Guinta reached out for help in locating veteran/family. Frank Theodore Funke II was born on September … Continue reading →
Approx 30 letters from WWII were found by Ken Stiteler (American Legion Somers Point) in antique shop and reached out to see if we could help find next of kin. Kin has been located and given to … Continue reading →
COL ROBERT CHARLES SCHMIDT Dog Tag found by Neal Canida while metal detecting in Alabama. He made contact with Dog Tag Project to help find family on 6/13/2018. Research Results; Robert Charles Schmidt was born on January 23, 1922, in … Continue reading →
Vietnam Veteran, Robert Gunton Jr, served in the US Army from 1969-1970. He was an RTO in Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infrantry, 101st Aribornne DIvision. He was awarded the Bronze Star. As a kid, he planned to be … Continue reading →
The news came as quite a surprise for Bruce Cady – a woman from a New Jersey organization had his dog tag and wanted to return it. Cady, a Vietnam veteran, in Washington state, doesn’t recall loosing his dog tag. … Continue reading →
December 2017 – The dog tag of Silver Star recipient Richard Curry is finally back home with his family. Sometime during Richards service in Vietnam, he lost one of his dog tags. Curry’s dog tag was among hundreds brought home … Continue reading →
Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs All Wars Video Project – Project consists of a video interview about your experiences and memories during your military service, and about subsequent life events after serving. This interview can be conducted either in … Continue reading →
Philly.com – June 2, 2017 – Sherry Bumm grew up knowing very little about her uncle. He died five years before she was born. Her mother, Lillian Grace Piper — his older sister — died when she was young, and … Continue reading →
The Courier-Post Published 10:30 a.m. ET May 25, 2017 CHERRY HILL – Adrenaline was pumping through the body of a Marine rifleman from Pine Hill on a battlefield halfway around the world. He did not want to die that day, … Continue reading →
1) HMHS Memorial Day Service (Fri., May 26th @ 9:15 am)– Dress: Coat & tie with AL or Service hat/cap. Please be there by 9 am. (b) Flag Placement at Cemeteries (Fri., May 26th @ 6:30 pm)– Dress: Casual with … Continue reading →
Memorial Day will be celebrated across the county. Here are some of the local events being held. Califon The Califon Recreation Committee will present its 16th Annual Califon Memorial Day Parade starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 29, on … Continue reading →
BY KRISTEN KELLER The Jersey Journal Memorial Day events are planned across Hudson County to remember and pay tribute to those men and women who died fighting for our country. The following events will be happening through Memorial Day: Bayonne … Continue reading →
