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 →