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 →
Dog Tag returned to family of Vietnam KIA Jackie Dale Walker, 44 years after his death Between April 20th – 24th, 1968, men from the 1st Battalion, 327th were involved in a firefight to secure two peaks located about 27 … 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 →
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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 →
If you served in the active military, naval or air service and are separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits. Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
