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Dog Tag of Clarence M Kolka

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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 →

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Military Dog Tag of Mark S Tenalio

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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 →

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Medal Detector finds military dog tag of George Daneault

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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 →

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Military Dog Tags of Joseph Patsy Cipriano being returned to family

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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 →

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Military Dog Tag of William R Hutchinson returning to his daughter

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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 →

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Military Dog Tag of Slain Veteran Philip Heintzen

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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 →

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

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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 →

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Military Dog Tag Llewellyn Gittins found in Scotland

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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 →

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Thomas Flynn WWII Dog Tag in the UK

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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 →

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Air Force Veteran Daniel G Franklin

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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 →

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John E Sandt

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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 →

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Funeral Flag from Connecticut to Mississippi

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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 →

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Military Dog Tags Found at Flea Market – Avedis Avedesian

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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 →

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Walks with Bassett Hound Uncover Treasure for Family of WWII Hero Maynard Wheeler

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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 →

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Boyhood Adventures Uncover Family Treasure

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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 →

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Veteran drawn to WWII Dog Tags at Flea Market

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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 →

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Thanksgiving for Military in South Jersey

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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 →

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Airbnb visitor rescues treasure of WWII veteran – James M Teegarden

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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 →

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Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project mention in CNN Article

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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 →

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Donations for US Military and Refugees – 32nd Air Refueling – American Legion

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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 →

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Military Dog Tag Found While Medal Detecting – Robert C Mathews

Food Banks for those In Need and/or Donate to Food Banks

Military Dog Tag of David Bonner Makes It Way Home

Dog Tag of Richard A Selby Found

Passing of Army Vietnam Veteran, Dave Walters

Military Dog Tags Found on Banks of Missouri River

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

World War I Dog Tag of Elmer Mitchell

Fred A Bartlett Dog Tag Found in Walpole, NH

Dog Tag of WWII POW Bertram Jenkins found in Czech Republic

Cherry Hill PBA Honors Vietnam Army Nurses

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

WWII Dog Tag of William R Overman

Military Dog Tag of Glenn Carriker

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

Military Dog Tag of Willard William Moore

Military Dog Tag of George R McCullagh

Military Dog Tag of Gerald W Courier

Military Dog Tag of George E Richardson

Military Dog Tag of Alfred Russell Malone

Military Dog Tag of Elmer C Short

Military Dog Tag of Martin Poslick

Dog Tag of Claude A Link

Military Dog Tag of Bobby G Pittsenbarger

Dog Tag of Clarence M Kolka

Military Dog Tag of Mark S Tenalio

Medal Detector finds military dog tag of George Daneault

Military Dog Tags of Joseph Patsy Cipriano being returned to family

Military Dog Tag of William R Hutchinson returning to his daughter

Military Dog Tags of Korean War Veteran Edward L Rupert

Military Dog Tag of Slain Veteran Philip Heintzen

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

Military Dog Tag Llewellyn Gittins found in Scotland

Thomas Flynn WWII Dog Tag in the UK

Air Force Veteran Daniel G Franklin

Honoring Ltc Alfred Bancroft – Veterans Appreciation Dinner

John E Sandt

Funeral Flag from Connecticut to Mississippi

Military Dog Tags Found at Flea Market – Avedis Avedesian

Walks with Bassett Hound Uncover Treasure for Family of WWII Hero Maynard Wheeler

Boyhood Adventures Uncover Family Treasure

Veteran drawn to WWII Dog Tags at Flea Market

Thanksgiving for Military in South Jersey

Airbnb visitor rescues treasure of WWII veteran – James M Teegarden

Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project mention in CNN Article

Dog tag of Murry Mobley in Goodwill donation

Dog Tag of William Bonnie Graves

WWII Soldiers Dog Tag Coming Home from France

Military Locker of Julia Smith

Dog Tag of Robert L Jenkins


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 - Additional stories click here. DOG TAG COLLECTIONS: We have several different collections, click here for details on collections. 

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