We are currently in the process of trying to connect with the family of Matthew L Zechmeister so we can return his dog tag to them. Matthew L Zechmeister born August 12, 1941 in Moson, Hungary, but immigrated to the … Continue reading →
A gentleman dropped off a POW/MIA bracelet in hopes of having it sent to the veteran/family – Maj Long died in 2018, his daughter has been located in Las Vegas, NV and the bracelet was sent to her (Katie Silvia) … Continue reading →
By Jyll Phillips – Lincoln Sentinal Republican (excerpt of article) Clyde “Butch” Kobbeman, Jr, the eldest child of Esther and Clyde Kobbeman, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. In March of 1966 he enlisted in the US Army. In … Continue reading →
Patriot Connections Dog Tag Project was contacted by Steven Parker in December 2020 – he was looking for some help in locating Vietnam veteran Phillip Berkemeier or his next of kin to return a dog tag. In 2007, while traveling … Continue reading →
COURIER POST article April 4, 2018 – CHERRY HILL – Before he found fame as a Hollywood and Broadway actor, Robert Gunton Jr. survived the Battle of Firebase Ripcord, one of the bloodiest of the Vietnam War, by evacuating on … Continue reading →
Marilyn married Vietnam Air Force veteran, Clarence Bennett, about 2 years after he returned from Vietnam – both are from West Virginia, but now live in Tennessee. To say they were surprised when we reached out to them to let … Continue reading →
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A piece of military and personal history is back in the hands of a veteran’s family. Nearly half a century after he lost them in Vietnam, Richard Wiler’s family now has their dad’s dog tags back. … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →2018 – The dog tag of Danny Gaddis has finally made its way home – due in part to his comrade, Billy Phillips . While researching and trying to locate Danny and/or family, we ran across a friend of a … Continue reading →
Vietnam Army veteran, Elmer Amen, served with the 11th Armored Cavalry – A TRP, 1/11 – 2/1969-2/1970. Little did he know that a dog tag he lost would make its way home to him in Woodland, CA almost 50 years … Continue reading →
In April of 2020, we received a package of dog tags from Angela Wierda of Hamilton, Michigan. Angela bought these dog tags online from various sources – mainly dog tags that were for sale on ebay. It bothered her that … Continue reading →
When Allen Elmer Frey was born on August 25, 1915, in York, Pennsylvania, his father, Elmer Ellsworth Frey, was 30 and his mother, Margaret Agnes Etta Duffey Frey, was 28. He married Gertrude Elizabeth Mohrline on January 29, 1935, in … Continue reading →
Lance Corporal John Dennis Leary I CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps John “Denny” Leary, born July 8, 1948, was one of four children born to John P Leary and Mary Patricia … Continue reading →
Pennsauken Police Officer William F Brey End of Watch: May 15, 1987 Pennsauken Police Officer William F Brey was killed May 15, 1987 shortly after responding to a call about teenagers drinking beer. He was fatally stabbed as he entered … Continue reading →
Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) With Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI), you may be able to keep your life insurance coverage after you leave the military for as long as you continue to pay the premiums. Find out if you … Continue reading →
Timothy J Nulty was born on in Patchogue, Suffolk County, NY. His parents were Wallace J Nulty (born April 1, 1925 Patchogue, NY – April 27, 1988 Osecola, FL) and Katherine Marsh Nulty Dayton (born – living – Patchogue, NY). … Continue reading →
MISSION: Return Dog Tag of Thomas Binkley to his widow during their family gathering on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Fort Walton, FL DOG TAG History: The dog tag of US Army Veteran Thomas Binkley was one of over 450 … Continue reading →
