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Vietnam Marine John Leavister’s dog tag returned to son

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December 2011 – John Early Leavister, a Marine, served his country in Vietnam – leaving behind a piece of his history behind – his dog tag. Last week, his son, John, got a surprising friend request on Facebook – a … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Dog Tag to be returned to widow of Lance Cpl Spalding

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 →


Dog Tag Returned to Sister of Vietnam Veteran Edward Raiche

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 →


Dog Tags Returned to William Queale and son of deceased Vietnam veteran, Russell Farver

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 →


Dog Tag of Lt Col Rodney Botelho Makes Its Final Journey Home

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 →


Dog Tag Returned to widow of Vietnam veteran James T. Buckman

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 →


Dog Tag Return – USMC Vietnam Veteran, Tom D Hobart

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 →


Dog Tag makes it way home to son of WWII veteran, Elias Padilla

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 →


Waco Legion Riders Return Dog Tag to Widow of Vietnam Vet, Henry Daigle

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 →


Dog Tag Research – John Edward Madden

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 →


Dog Tag of Vietnam Army veteran Junior Hodge returned to his brother Greg

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 →


Raymond D. Spalding Vietnam Dog Tag Return In the Works

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

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 →


Vietnam Veterans Dog Tag returned to his Nephew in New Mexico

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 →


Son of WWII Veteran receives fathers dog tags found on the Solomonian Islands.

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 →


Dog Tag Reunited with Vietnam Veteran Carl Morton

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 →


James Alderman – Lost Dog Tag Returned to USMC Vietnam Veteran, thanks to the help of his son, Jon

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 →


A Relic of War Returned to Vietnam Veteran Bernie Mihenski

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 Veteran Ernie Gillam

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.

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Dog Tag to be returned to USMC Vietnam Vet, Bill Ritenour

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 →


Recovered dog tags returned to three war veteran – John Crazy Bear

March 18, 2012 9:12 AM – SUZANNE ULBRICH – DAILY NEWS STAFF One Onslow County veteran received a special birthday present this weekend. John Crazy Bear, who served 22 years in the Marine Corps and fought in three wars, was … Continue reading →


Dog Tag of Harley Harless to be returned to daughter at the Vietnam Wall in Washington DC over Memorial Day Weekend

Harley David Harless was born November 2, 1949. He served in the Army during Vietnam, returning home in 1969. He served with the 1st Brigade, 50th infantry – the Short Range Ambush Patrol. Jack Noble, a former comrade, remembers Harley … Continue reading →


DOG TAGS RETURNED TO VIETNAM VET, Larry Lichtenstein

2010 – DOG TAG PROJECT ROLLS ON….ANOTHER DOG TAG FOUND IN VIETNAM RETURNED TO VETERAN SOME 40 YEARS LATER…. DOG TAGS RETURNED TO VIETNAM VET, Larry Lichtenstein In February 2010, Tony Halas, VP of the POW/MIA Awareness Committee (Gloucester & … Continue reading →


Dog Tags Returned to Vietnam Veteran, Larry Lichtenstein

DOG TAGS  RETURNED TO VIETNAM VET, Larry Lichtenstein</strong> In February 2010, Tony Halas, VP of the POW/MIA Awareness Committee (Gloucester & Camden County) was asked to get involved in the Dog Tag Project. The mission of the project is to … Continue reading →


Lost Dog Tags in Vietnam – Real or Fake – Authenticity

Despite what some say, research has shown that the vast majority of the thousands of dog tags for sale on the streets and in the small shops throughout Vietnam are authentic—made in the United States or in Vietnam, stamped and … Continue reading →


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