Miloš Baumruk found Jenkins dog tag found in northern part of Bohemia Czech Republic in the very small village of Tlucen.

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 of Bohemia Czech Republic in the very small village of Tlucen and they were looking for some assistance in finding the veteran/family to get it returned. And they believed it belonged to a POW.

The dog tag does inscribed with Bertram F Jenkins, does in fact belong to WWII POW American Army veteran Bert F Jenkins.

Bertram Kenneth Jenkins was born on November 29, 1924, in Richton, Mississippi to Daniel and Netta Bertram. He graduated from the Starkville High School in 1942 and attended Mississippi State College until his induction in the Army in September 1943.

Pfc Bertram Jenkins - Photo provided by daughter Ann Campbell

Pfc Jenkins was listed as Missing In Action while in the Strasbourg, France area in January 1945  - later to be determined to be prisoner of war. He had been shot - which ultimately led to the amputation of part of his leg while in German captivity. He was freed May 1945.  (View interview with Bert Jenkins, and notations of military service below)

After returning to the US, he married  Cordelia Georgia Jenkins on December 14, 1947. They had 2 children - Joseph and Ann Jenkins.

He went on to get an English Degree from The University of Southern Missississippi (1947) and Masters from The University of Alabama (1949).

Jenkins spent 11 years as a junior high coach before becoming the head basketball coaching  at Gulfport High School. During the 28 years as coach at Gulfport, his teams won seven state championships, 13 Big Eight titles. He was inducted into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame in 1981.

Bertram Jenkins, a WWII hero, beloved coach and father, passed away September, 23, 2015. At the time of his death he was survived by his 2nd wife, Lillian, who he was married to for over 30 years and his daughter Ann Jenkins Campbell. He was predeceased by his son Joseph. Also survived by 2 stepsons, 2 stepdaughters and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren

 Quinn-Morris was able to locate and speak with his daughter Ann Jenkins Campbell - and put her in contact with Frank’s relation -  Katerin Loza.

A local journalist from the Czech Republic will be interviewing the gentleman who found the dog tag and visiting the forest where he found it.  Jenkin's dog tag may be hand delivered to his family in the near future.

Thank you for your service Bertram Jenkins - you are not forgotten!

Notes on Map: (received from Pfc Bertram Jenkins daughter Ann) Embarked at Boston on April 6, 1944 on British Ship Strathmore. Landed at Glasgow, Scotalnd on April 16, 1944. Traveled on train to Northwich, England. Traveled by truck to PLymouth - June 6th to June 7th 1944 - traveled by ship to Utah Beach June 12, 1945.

From his daughter Ann

Notes on Map: With 1st Army - Bradford. Landed at Utah Beach June 12, 1944. US Captured Charbourg June 22, 1945. Fought south to near Vitre - transferred to Patton's 3rd Army on July 31st. Fought toward east, then NE to Mantes (first reg - to crosee Seinne River on AUgust 19, 1945). Fought on to Belgium (1st reg to reach Belgium - Sept 3, 1945). Traveled by truck to Joinville, France. Then fought east to Charmes, Luneville - Stasbourg, Hageneau to Wissembourg - captured on January 6, 1945

From his daughter Ann

Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge - From his daughter Ann

From his daughter Ann

From his daughter Ann