Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project was recently contacted by David Ross after he unearthed a military dog tag during his metal detecting expedition in Nampa, Idaho. Mr. Ross sought assistance in locating the veteran that they belonged to, and without … Continue reading →
Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project was contacted by Jerry Schneider of Illinois in February 2025 regarding a military dog tag that was found in his friend’s belongings after his passing. Mr. Schneider was hoping to locate the veteran or their … Continue reading →
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 →
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.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
