I recently bought a box lot of miscellaneous stuff to get the knives that were in the lot.
One of the things in the lot is a set of US Military dog tags.
It struck me that either the person to whom these were issued (if still living) or his descendants or family members may want these returned.
Is there some way to return them to the rightful owner or family?
What to do with a set of US Military dog tags?
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What to do with a set of US Military dog tags?
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Re: What to do with a set of US Military dog tags?
I would contact a local veterans group and see if they have any ideas. The info on the tags should be available from the VA, although they might not release info to anyone except family depending on how old the individual is or is deceased. I did this with a family member whose dogtags that I had from WWI, and I was able to get some records that had not been destroyed in a fire decades ago.knifeaholic wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:39 pm I recently bought a box lot of miscellaneous stuff to get the knives that were in the lot.
One of the things in the lot is a set of US Military dog tags.
It struck me that either the person to whom these were issued (if still living) or his descendants or family members may want these returned.
Is there some way to return them to the rightful owner or family?
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Re: What to do with a set of US Military dog tags?
OC gave good advice. Unfortunately, too many service records have been destroyed. Good luck in your honorable quest!
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Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Re: What to do with a set of US Military dog tags?
Be aware they may want the other stuff that was in the box too.