Dog Tags – Lost, Found and Returned

PATRIOT CONNECTIONS DOG TAG PROJECT

The MISSION : To return dog tags that were lost and found to the veterans they belong to or their families. The cost incurred in research and returning them is NEVER PASSED ON to the veterans or their family members. When researching/returning dog tags, key identifying is obtained from research, the veteran and/or family. If that matches the information on the dog tag, arrangements are made for the dog tag to be returned. The matching information is the "claim check" so to speak. There are numerous dog tag returns underway all over the country. If you believe we may have your dog tag please contact Director of Research/Returns Sue Quinn-Morris at squinn9807@aol.com or 856-495-7270.

RETURNS: See below for stories of some of the dog tag returns. DOG TAG COLLECTIONS: We have several different collections, click here for details on collections.

Passing of Army Vietnam Veteran, Dave Walters

It is with heavy hearts we report the passing of Dave Walters. Dave was a US Army Veteran, serving in the 25th Infantry in Vietnam. He was the driving force at bringing the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Moorestown in 2013 … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tags & Ribbons of WWII Veteran Thomas Lee

We were contacted by a Stephen Price (retired Army), looking for some help in finding WWII Veteran Thomas H Lee, or his next of kin. One of their technicians came into possession of his lost dog tags and other identifying … Continue reading →

Jacob Mondel

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Thomas J Snaddon

We were contacted in hopes we could help find the family of Lt Col THomas J Snaddon. Kevin Leeman is in the possession of the Swagger Stick of LtCol Thomas J. Snaddon, USAR. Retired 3 Sept 1964. Army Staging Station … Continue reading →

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 →

Military Dog Tag Found on Banks of Missouri River – Charles McMillan

Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to Charles A McMillan Jr….still working on this one. He passed away in 1987.

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World War I Dog Tag of Elmer Mitchell

Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project recently helped a gentleman, Joshua Paulette,in finding relatives of dog tag that he found while medal detecting. Joshua also indicated that his boss had come across a dog tag at an antique shop nearby and … Continue reading →

Fred A Bartlett Dog Tag Found in Walpole, NH

Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project was recently contacted by Joshua Paulette. While medal detecting he came across a dog tag buried about 8” under ground in Walpole, NH. Coming from a military and law enforcement family he know how returning … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of WWII POW Bertram Jenkins found in Czech Republic

Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project, was contacted by Morris Frank seeking some help. A relative of Frank’s in the Czech Republic had a neighbor who had found a military dog tag and syringe in the forest in the northern part … Continue reading →

Cherry Hill PBA Honors Vietnam Army Nurses

For the 8th year, the Cherry Hill PBA held their annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, where they provide dinner to our local veterans and their guests. This year, being the 30th Anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam WOmens Memorial in … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag Found on Banks of Missouri River – Max Pendergrass

Each military dog tag holds within it a unique story of service and sacrifice. Max Pendergrass, born on May 11, 1934, bravely served our country during the Korean War, from January 5, 1952, to May 1955. In March 1953, Max … Continue reading →

WWII Dog Tag of William R Overman

We were contacted by the family of Sigfredo N. Padilla who had found a WWII military dog tag among the belongings of Sigfredo’s after he passed away in 2006. Mr Padilla was a WWII veteran himself. The dog tag he … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Glenn Carriker

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a treasured military dog tag once belonging to WWII veteran Glenn Carriker found its way back to his son. RESEARCH: Through research, including numerous sources, the story of Glenn Carriker began to come to … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag Found on Banks of Missouri River – WWII Veteran Eddie G Schmitz

Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to Eddie George Schmitz. Eddie Schmitz of Raytown. Mo passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2016 at the age of … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Willard William Moore

Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to Willard William Moore. Willard William Moore was born on June 18, 1920, in Paris, Texas, to Walter and Janie Moore. He … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of George R McCullagh

Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return. One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to George Rant McCullagh. George was born in Galena, Kansas on November 3, 1901. He was a Navy veteran of WWI. He … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Gerald W Courier

Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to Gerald W Courier. Gerald was born May 28, 1936 in Kansas City, MO. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for the Kansas … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of George E Richardson

Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to George Edward Richardson. He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City and worked at General Motors Corp Leeds assembly plant as … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Alfred Russell Malone

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a treasured military dog tag once belonging to WWII Navy veteran Alfred Russell Malone found its way back to his daughter. RESEARCH; Through research, including military records and cemetery records, the story of Alfred … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Elmer C Short

Missouri River Dog Tag Collection Research & Return One of the dog tags that Mr Sapp found belongs to Elmer Campbell Short. Elmer C Short, at the age of 70, passed away at the Veterans Hospital on April 26, 1978 … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Martin Poslick

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a treasured military dog tag once belonging to veteran Martin Poslick, found its way home to his family. RESEARCH: Through research spanning various sources, Poslick’s story came to life. Martin Poslick was born in … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of Claude A Link

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a treasured military dog tag once belonging to WWII veteran Claude A Link found its way back to his family. RESEARCH: Through research, including numerous sources, the story of Claude Link began to come … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Bobby G Pittsenbarger

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a treasured military dog tag once belonging to WWII veteran Bobby Pittsenbarger found its way back to his son. RESEARCH: Through research, including numerous sources, the story of Bobby Pittsenbarger began to come to … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of Clarence M Kolka

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a treasured military dog tag once belonging to WWII veteran Clarence Kolka found its way back to his family after his death. RESEARCH: Through research, including military records and cemetery records, the story of … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Mark S Tenalio

Joseph Gerstenbacher lived in Pennsauken, NJ most of his life, retiring from the Philadelphia Inquirer as a Pressman and enjoying collecting antiques when he passed away in 2021. Among his belongings were a handful of military dog tags – his … Continue reading →

Medal Detector finds military dog tag of George Daneault

Shawn, an avid medal detector, from New Hampshire, contacted us about a find he had in a field in Allenstown, NH recently. Among things he found was a military dog tag belonging to a George Daneault. He reached out to … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tags of Joseph Patsy Cipriano being returned to family

We were contacted by Kim M in Massachusetts who had come into possession of a military dog tag of Joseph Patsy Cipriano some years ago, she thinks through Good Will. She was looking for some help in locating the veteran/family … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of William R Hutchinson returning to his daughter

In January of 1997, Ryan Walsh found a WWII military dog tag at what is referred to as “The Fly” in New Orleans, which is one of the areas in town overlooking the Mississippi River. He found this tag by … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tags of Korean War Veteran Edward L Rupert

On Saturday, July 15th, 2023 the Nam Knight of America Independence Chapter, South Jersey Chapter and Alleghany Chapter members made the trip out to Beech Creek PA where they returned the military dog tag of Korean war veteran Edward Rupert … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of Slain Veteran Philip Heintzen

Returning the military dog tag of Philip H Heintzen, who was killed in a brutal stabbing attack in 2009, is our focus now. Philip H Heintzen was born in Wisconsin in 1928, served in the US Army, worked as the … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag of William Morris making its way home to his son

Somehow William Morris’s military dog tag found it’s way into a thrift shop in Wyoming where Chris Bluestone saw it and purchased it for $3. He wanted to try and get the dog tag back to the family of this … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tag Llewellyn Gittins found in Scotland

The military dog tag of Llewellyn W Gittins is one of several that have been found by Mark Byles, while he was medal detecting on his farm in Rosneath Scotland – home of the Rosneath Naval Base. (click here info … 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 →

Air Force Veteran Daniel G Franklin

Thomas O’Connell passed away at the age of 72, on March 21, 2019. He was a proud and active veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the Air Force from 1964 to 1968 as part of the Air Police. He … 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 →

John E Sandt

We were contacted by Anne Harmon about a dog tag found in a junk box in the trash at Mariette College about 20+ years ago. She was looking for help to find the veteran/family it belonged to to return it. … Continue reading →

Funeral Flag from Connecticut to Mississippi

It’s always nice to be contacted by our old friends – such is the case last week. We recently had the pleasure of handling a dog tag return for Lee in Norwich CT – which she had found about 15 … Continue reading →

Military Dog Tags Found at Flea Market – Avedis Avedesian

A military dog tag belonging to Avedis Avedesian was returned to his son, David, in Washington DC on May 27, 2022 by the Nam Knights of America MC, under the direction of the Independence Chapter. Avedesian’s dog tag came into … 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 →

Dog tag of Murry Mobley in Goodwill donation

We were contacted by Brant, of Ft Worth, TX area about a dog tag acquired in a Goodwill donation and was hoping we could assist in finding the veteran or his family. We are currently finishing up on the research … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of William Bonnie Graves

We were contacted by a woman, Tammie, who had found the dog tag of William Bonnie Graves while cleaning out items in her uncles home – she was looking for some help in locating Graves or his family. William Bonnie … Continue reading →

WWII Soldiers Dog Tag Coming Home from France

We were contacted by a retired military officer of the French Army, Philippe ANTROPIUS, who resides in the region of Champagne France. His family was in Algeria at the end of WWII when his father met an American soldier, BERKLEY … Continue reading →

Military Locker of Julia Smith

We were contacted by a gentleman, Warren, who purchased a military locker on ebay in hopes of getting it back to the veteran it belongs to. We are happy to report we were able to locate the next of kin … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of Robert L Jenkins

We were contacted by a man that found these dog tags and photos in a car he recently purchased in Dalton, GA. He contacted us to try and help find the veteran. We are happy to report we found the … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of Donald L Shenk found in auction box in Idaho

Can you help? … we were contacted by a woman who found the dog tag of Donald L Shenk in one of the boxes she bought at an auction who is is looking to get the dog tag back to … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of Joseph Rejko to be returned to family

We were contacted by the Director of Veteran Services in Lewis County New York who was recently given a dog tag from a Veteran’s spouse who purchased it in a yard sale back in the 90’s. After researching and not … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of WWII Leon M Phelps Returned to Granddaughters

UPDATE: April 10, 2021 – DOG TAG RETURNED – News coverage below ABC 21 News – Woman reunited with grandfathers WWII Dog Tag The Sentinel – Nam Knights of America Motorcycle reunites military dog tag with family Photos of Nam … Continue reading →

Military Sign found in attic belongs to retired NJ Police Chief

We were contacted by a gentleman who works in a South Jersey VA Office. He had found the pictured military sign in the crawl space of his home and contacted us in hopes we could help him identify the location/owner. … Continue reading →

WWII Dog Tag of Lucie Snowder found in Apache Junction, AR

The text came in from Justin last week. Justin’s grandfather Orville, a native of North Dakota, who owns property in Apache Junction, Arizona, ran across a rare find. There, in a horse pen, he found an old dog tag bearing … Continue reading →

Dog Tags found on banks of New River in West Virginia

We were contacted by Valerie, whose father found these set of dog tags on the banks of the New River, near Prince, West Virginia. Dan G Garrett, was born August 9, 1931 in Sulphur Springs, Indiana. He was the son … 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 →

Dog Tags of Lt Col Neal O’Brien found at Ridge Corp in Ohio

We were contacted by Tanya Seabolt at Ridge Corporation in Pataskala, OH about a set of dog tags they found in their workplace and she was hoping we could help them locate the veteran they belong to. We are happy … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Found in Plant Bought at Thrift Shop in Bourne, Mass – John Loverro

Christine Gustafson bought a plant at the Dorothy Swap Shop in Bourne, Mass a couple years ago – unbeknownst to her at the time, it held a true treasure – a military dog tag of one of our WWII heroes! … Continue reading →

Dog Tags found off I17 in Arizona

In Feb 2021, Carlos Payan, a wildland firefighter in AZ, found a set of dog tags wrapped around a rear view mirror, on I-17, near a rest stop, about an hour north of Phoenix. He contacted us to help him … Continue reading →

War Department ID Card found in Wall

We were given a War Department ID Card that was found in a wall while renovations going on in a Southern New Jersey home and are currently working on returning it to the family. The ID Card belongs to Earl … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Found While Medal Detecting in New Mexico – Dan Griffith

Jordan contacted us in seek of some help trying to locate the owner of a dog tag he found while medal detecting the other day in New Mexico. The dog tag belongs to the now deceased Dan Griffith. Dan Griffith … Continue reading →

Dog Tag from Woman in Connecticut – James W Wilcox

We were contacted by Lee of Norwich, CT who was seeking some help. 15+ years ago she obtained a set of dog tags belonging to James W. Wilcox, along with an Army ring and key- she can’t remember just where … Continue reading →

WWII Dog Tag of Avery V Sparks

Our friend Mitch Wolfe contacted us about another set of dog tags he found. Mitch, a Kentucky resident, has found all sorts of relics while medal detecting and reaches out to us when he finds dog tags. These dog tags … 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 →

Osmond Hill Dog Tag found while medal detecting

Some 30 years ago Bobbi and her father were out medal detecting in Shreveport, Louisiana and came across an old dog tag. Originally, unsure of what it was, it got tucked away. Life went on, and after some time and … Continue reading →

Malcolm Pope – Dog Tag to family – Vietnam Veteran

We are happy to report that the dog tag of Vietnam veteran Malcolm Pope is on it’s final journey and will be returned to his daughter, Opal in Hope Mills, NC. After posting a request for help in locating Malcolm … 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 →

POW / MIA Bracelet Returned to family of Lt Stephen Long

A gentleman dropped off a POW/MIA bracelet in hopes of having it sent to the veteran/family – Maj Long died in 2018, his daughter has been located in Las Vegas, NV and the bracelet was sent to her (Katie Silvia) … Continue reading →

Clyde “Butch” Kobbeman Dog Tag Return

By Jyll Phillips – Lincoln Sentinal Republican (excerpt of article) Clyde “Butch” Kobbeman, Jr, the eldest child of Esther and Clyde Kobbeman, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. In March of 1966 he enlisted in the US Army. In … Continue reading →

Richard A Brandeburg Dog Tag

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Phillip R Berkemeier

Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project was contacted by Steven Parker in December 2020 – he was looking for some help in locating Vietnam veteran Phillip Berkemeier or his next of kin to return a dog tag. In 2007, while traveling … Continue reading →

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 →

Dog Tag of Danny Gaddis returned to family

2018 – The dog tag of Danny Gaddis has finally made its way home – due in part to his comrade, Billy Phillips . While researching and trying to locate Danny and/or family, we ran across a friend of a … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Return – Army Veteran Elmer Amen

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 →

Dog Tags received from Angela Wierda

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 →

Thomas Binkley Dog Tag at Family Gathering

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 →

David Heyboer Dog Tag

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 →

Frank T Funke

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 →

Lt Col Robert H Hughes

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 →

Actor/Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star recipient, Bob Gunton, to be reunited with his Dog Tag at Cherry Hill Legion

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 →

Dog Tag Returned to Vietnam Veteran Bruce Cady

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 →

Aaron Bougourd Dog Tag Collection

BOUGOURD COLLECTION – The story takes us back to Major Ly Kim Thien – who had been commissioned as an officer of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force in 1964 and served in several capacities throughout Vietnam up until the … Continue reading →

Vietnam Veteran Ian Livingston – Dog Tag Return

December 2017 – Vietnam Veteran Ian Livingston’s dog tag was found in Vietnam in 1993 and returned to the US. Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project Director, Sue Quinn-Morris has located Livingston’s family. Unfortunately, Ian passed away in 2008. The dog … Continue reading →

Dog Tag returned to Silver Star recipient Richard Curry’s son

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 →

Fellow Marine Tanker returns Jack Hahn’s dog tag, 45 years later

Palatka, Florida – Vietnam Marine Tanker Veteran, Ron Colucci, and his wife Carol Colucci, left New Jersey on a flight bound for Florida last Friday – on a mission – to return Colucci’s Tanker brother, Jack Hahn’s dog tag. Colucci … Continue reading →

Biker group returns fallen soldiers dog tag – Robert Fletcher KIA

TV News Coverage of Dog Tag Return By AUDREY PARENTE, Staff writer DAYTONA BEACH — At 16, Darlene Woodruff looked up to her soldier cousin, Army Sgt. Robert Melvin Fletcher, who wrote letters to her from the jungles of Vietnam.The thought … Continue reading →

Vietnam Veteran Sgt Major Grimes Reunited With Long Lost Dog Tags

By Lea Sutton and Monica Garske A local Vietnam veteran’s lost dog tags have finally been returned to him after 40 long years. For the past four decades, retired Sgt. Major Stan Grimes says he felt a piece of him … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Returned to mother of KIA Jackie Dale Walker

Dog Tag returned to family of Vietnam KIA Jackie Dale Walker, 44 years after his death Between April 20th – 24th, 1968, men from the 1st Battalion, 327th were involved in a firefight to secure two peaks located about 27 … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Returned to Mother of KIA David Bernheisel

SANTAYANA DOG TAG COLLECTION This dog tag was from the Manny Santanaya Collection. Director of Research, Sue Quinn-Morris located David Bernheisel’s mother, Thelma, living in Battle Creeek, Michigan. David’s dog tag was returned to her on September 11, 2011 in … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Returned to Vietnam Veteran, Larry Lichtenstein

MILLIGAN DOG TAG COLLECTION (2010) This dog tag was part of the Milligan Collection. One of the dog tags belonged to Larry Lichtenstein. Sue Quinn-Morris, Director of research for Dog Tag Project was able to connect with Larry after some … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Return & Support of fellow Legionnaire

Aaron Bougourd (British Army & Royal Navy veteran) was volunteering for the Father Ray Foundation Orphanage in Thailand when he met Major Thien, a South Vietnamese officer living as a refugee. Major Ly Kim Thien was commissioned as an officer … Continue reading →

Dog Tag Returned to family of KIA James Golding in CT

Branford CT – On 6 Sept 1944, James Richard Golding was born – the son of James Medley Golding Jr and Pauline (Taylor) Golding. At the age of 24, on 23 Nov 1968, James was killed while serving in Vietnam. … Continue reading →

Dog Tag of Steven Jefferson returned to widow at Shawnee VFW

Shawnee VFW Hosts Vietnam Dog Tag ReturnShawnee, OK – While serving our country some 50 years ago, US Army Veteran Steven Jefferson lost his dog tag in Vietnam.Jefferson’s dog tag was found and brought back from Vietnam, along with over 400 … Continue reading →

Rob Dickson – Recovered dog tag links adult son to his veteran dad’s past

Recovered dog tag links adult son to his veteran dad’s past By Kathy Hanks The Hutchinson News The tarnished dog tag was a relic from a war that ended 43 years ago, but Robert Dickson Jr. is keeping it in … Continue reading →

Vietnam Dog Tag to be returned to widow of Lance Cpl Spalding

August 6, 2016 – Shepherdsville, KY – It’s unclear when Raymond Spalding lost his dog tags in Vietnam. But there, while serving our country, some 50 years ago, USMC Lance Corporal Spalding, a qualified Sharpshooter, lost one. Decades later, Lance … Continue reading →