Recovered dog tag links adult son to his veteran dad’s past By Kathy Hanks The Hutchinson News The tarnished dog tag was a relic from a war that ended 43 years ago, but Robert Dickson Jr. is keeping it in … Continue reading →
August 6, 2016 – Shepherdsville, KY – It’s unclear when Raymond Spalding lost his dog tags in Vietnam. But there, while serving our country, some 50 years ago, USMC Lance Corporal Spalding, a qualified Sharpshooter, lost one. Decades later, Lance … 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 →
February 2015 – Sue Quinn-Morris located USMC Veteran T. D. Hobart in Iowa City, IA. Thomas D. Hobart was born January 1, 1947 in Lake City, Iowa. He served in the USMC from 1969-1971. His bio includes; Undergraduate Degree from … 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 →
Last year, Cherry Hill Legion Riders, Ron & Carol Colucci, headed down to Texas for Ron’s Tanker Reunion. A mission before returning home to NJ was to hand off some dog tags to Rodney Mayhew of the Legion Riders in … 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 →
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 →
Patriot Connections heads up the DOG TAG PROJECT After the sudden passing of POW/MIA Awareness Committee Vice President, Tony Halas last summer (2014), the Dog Tags that were in their possession were turned over to Sue Quinn-Morris of Patriot Connections. … 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 →
