BY KRISTEN KELLER The Jersey Journal Memorial Day events are planned across Hudson County to remember and pay tribute to those men and women who died fighting for our country. The following events will be happening through Memorial Day: Bayonne … Continue reading →
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. Take some time out of your busy holiday weekend to attend a Memorial Day Service and honor the men and women who have given their lives in service for our country, and support those … Continue reading →
Palatka, Florida – Vietnam Marine Tanker Veteran, Ron Colucci, and his wife Carol Colucci, left New Jersey on a flight bound for Florida last Friday – on a mission – to return Colucci’s Tanker brother, Jack Hahn’s dog tag. Colucci … Continue reading →
TV News Coverage of Dog Tag Return By AUDREY PARENTE, Staff writer DAYTONA BEACH — At 16, Darlene Woodruff looked up to her soldier cousin, Army Sgt. Robert Melvin Fletcher, who wrote letters to her from the jungles of Vietnam.The thought … Continue reading →
By Lea Sutton and Monica Garske A local Vietnam veteran’s lost dog tags have finally been returned to him after 40 long years. For the past four decades, retired Sgt. Major Stan Grimes says he felt a piece of him … Continue reading →
SANTAYANA DOG TAG COLLECTION This dog tag was from the Manny Santanaya Collection. Director of Research, Sue Quinn-Morris located David Bernheisel’s mother, Thelma, living in Battle Creeek, Michigan. David’s dog tag was returned to her on September 11, 2011 in … Continue reading →
MILLIGAN DOG TAG COLLECTION (2010) This dog tag was part of the Milligan Collection. One of the dog tags belonged to Larry Lichtenstein. Sue Quinn-Morris, Director of research for Dog Tag Project was able to connect with Larry after some … Continue reading →
Aaron Bougourd (British Army & Royal Navy veteran) was volunteering for the Father Ray Foundation Orphanage in Thailand when he met Major Thien, a South Vietnamese officer living as a refugee. Major Ly Kim Thien was commissioned as an officer … 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 →
Shawnee VFW Hosts Vietnam Dog Tag ReturnShawnee, OK – While serving our country some 50 years ago, US Army Veteran Steven Jefferson lost his dog tag in Vietnam.Jefferson’s dog tag was found and brought back from Vietnam, along with over 400 … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Legionniare, Dave Larsen. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, and Auxiliary member, Peggy Larsen and the rest of their family. Dave was a friend to many … Continue reading →
Community Helps Korean War Veteran To Reunite With Comrades Posted: Aug 11, 2016 7:38 PM EDT KTEN.com – No One Gets You Closer SHERMAN, TX- A Texoma marine who fought in the Korean War is getting the chance to reunite … Continue reading →
Community Helps Korean War Veteran To Reunite With Comrades Posted: Aug 11, 2016 7:38 PM EDT KTEN.com – No One Gets You Closer SHERMAN, TX- A Texoma marine who fought in the Korean War is getting the chance to reunite … 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 →
July 1, 2016 – Patriot Connections/Sue Quinn-Morris was asked by Ed “Tug” Devine in finding the veteran some dog tags belonged to. He indicated the dog tags were found in a car, in or near Vineland, NJ, probably in the … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Edward Dubeck on July 2, 2016. He was a WWII Silver Star Recipient. Born on October 16, 1920, he enlisted in the USMC on August 24, 1942. “A” Company, … 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 →
The widow of USMC Vietnam Veteran Raymond D. Spalding has been located in Louisville, KY and plans are underway to return his dog tag to his widow, Teresa Spalding. More details to follow. SPALDING, RAYMOND D. , 56, of Louisville, … Continue reading →
CINDY STANSBURY, Staff Writer | Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2016 9:30 pm How a WWI veteran’s tombstone ended up in Somers Point from Pa. CINDY STANSBURY, Staff Writer | Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2016 9:30 pm World War I Veteran … Continue reading →
