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 →
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 →
Edward Raiche, was born in New Hampshire in 1947. He went on to serve in the Army in Vietnam (1968 – 1970).Unfortunately, shortly after coming home, Edward died in a boat accident while duck hunting in Great Bay, NH.And now, … Continue reading →
Chandler, AZ. – On October 15th, 2012, USMC Vietnam Veteran, William Queale and the son of deceased Vietnam veteran, Russell Farver, were presented with a piece of the past – from nearly a half a century ago. Back in 1993, … Continue reading →
Shortly before the death of retired Lt Col Botelho in 2011, Sue Quinn-Morris, Director of Research for the *POW/MIA Awareness Committee of NJ received a collection of dog tags, one of which belonged to Lt Col Botelho. Back in 1993, … Continue reading →
Marilyn Buckman now has a piece of her husband’s past. The dog tag he wore in Vietnam. James T. Buckman was born March 16, 1950 in Kentucky. He went on to serve in Vietnam from 1970 – 1972. After returning, … Continue reading →
In December 2012, Jack Hutchings, a prominent businessman in Florida, had been traveling on his yacht in the Solomonian Islands. There, the villagers gave him some American WWII dog tags they had found. He brought them home in hopes of … Continue reading →
Florida – On June 29, 2016, Gregg Hodge received something he probably never thought he would get – his deceased brothers dog tag. Over 20 years ago, the dog tag of Vietnam Army Veteran Junior Hodge was brought back from … Continue reading →
Brandon Washburn now has a piece of his Uncle Rocky’s past. The dog tag he wore in Vietnam. Rocky L Washburn was born on November 13, 1947. He served in Vietnam – he was 1Lt in the US Army. Sadly, … Continue reading →
In December 2012, Jack Hutchings, a prominent businessman in Florida, had been traveling on his yacht in the Solomonian Islands. There, the villagers gave him some American WWII dog tags they had found. He brought them home in hopes of … Continue reading →
TAPPAN, NY – On June 7th, 2013, Vietnam Veteran, Carl Morton was presented with a piece of the past – from nearly a half a century ago – his dog tag Back in 1993, a Vietnam USMC veteran and retired … Continue reading →
January 10, 2013Lost Dog Tag returned to USMC Vietnam Veteran thanks to the help of his sonMore than 45 years ago, Jim Alderman left behind a dog tag in Vietnam.That 1-by-2-inch tin tag stamped with Alderman’s name, service number, service … Continue reading →
PLYMOUTH, PA – On September 1st, 2012 USMC Vietnam Veteran, Bernie Mihenski, was presented with a piece of his past – from nearly a half a century ago – his dog tag. Relics of a war, just small tabs of … Continue reading →
Dog Tag returned to Vietnam Army Veteran, Ernie Gillam, in Cleveland, OH on 7/13/2011 by Delaware Valley Nam Knights member Bob “Gilligan” Hamilton.
Continue reading →Dog tags returning to Vietnam veteran after 40 years A Vietnam veteran who lost his dog tags more than 40 years ago is closer to being reunited with them. On Tuesday morning, a motorcycle rolled up to the Flatline Customs … Continue reading →
December 2011 – John Early Leavister, a Marine, served his country in Vietnam – leaving behind a piece of his history behind – his dog tag. Last week, his son, John, got a surprising friend request on Facebook – a … Continue reading →
Despite what some say, research has shown that the vast majority of the thousands of dog tags for sale on the streets and in the small shops throughout Vietnam are authentic—made in the United States or in Vietnam, stamped and … Continue reading →
