help us to find the soldier SCHUELER

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Two presentation are currently being planned; one, when the tag and discovery video are first available for 'casual' presentation--by the Commander of the local American Legion Post and the vet's daughter.
A second 'ceremonial' presentation by the Commander at the local American Legion Post during their Memorial Day ceremony.
Background information is being gathered on the vet's unit, the 94th Infantry Batallion (think: Battle of the Bulge, etc.) that will also be presented, along with the video from the finder, "dudule44".
Don.......

 

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[mts]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Two presentation are currently being planned; one, when the tag and discovery video are first available for 'casual' presentation--by the Commander of the local American Legion Post and the vet's daughter.
A second 'ceremonial' presentation by the Commander at the local American Legion Post during their Memorial Day ceremony.
Background information is being gathered on the vet's unit, the 94th Infantry Batallion (think: Battle of the Bulge, etc.) that will also be presented, along with the video from the finder, "dudule44".
Don.......

Awesome! When all is said and done I'm voting banner!

 

[ok2raise]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

BRAVO BANNER

 

[CanadianTrout]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Impressive Mackaydon, impressive.

 

[dudule44]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Hello Don,
The inventor of this dog tad it is my team-mate ERIC44.
I was just in same road near fields when he found it.
I was just only helping to find the soldier SCHUELER and it would never have been possible without the help of DON.
Thank you very much Don, i'll never forget that.

 

[d2]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

If this isnt banner material I dont know what ever would be. Banner in my book...d2

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

dudule:
If 'Eric44' is okay with the idea, please give me his name via Email, PM or on this thread. When the tag is presented, I'll make sure his name is also mentioned--at both ceremonies.
Don.......

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Update:
Video of area where the dog tag was found, the dog tag itself and pics of the finders, etc. are being sent this week from the finders in France to the Commander of the local VFW here in the States. A French treasure mag. is also interested in doing a spread on this event. They'll get the pics from the US ceremonies (2) and send to France. In the US there will be a 'casual' ceremony ASAP then a more formal one on (appropriately) Memorial Day. Some of the GI's hero WW II buddies are going to be in attendance. The soldier knows the dog tag has been found, but he has no clue about the ceremonies--only the process has begun to give him back his ID.
Don........

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Update:
The dog tag arrived today in the States; and is currently in the possession of the Commander of the local VFW post. Both he and the GI's daughter are creating a strategy for its presentation.
Don........

 

[mts]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Awesome! Thanks for the update.

 

[Mr.T]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

What a fascinating thread! Well done to all concerned, especially Don.!

 

[diggummup]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

I commend and appreciate the efforts of everyone who who played a part in finding and returning this dog tag back to it's rightful owner. Fascinating thread. A definite Honorable Mention.

 

[smittyw]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

10-4 on the tears to the eyes. Outstanding work by everyone involved and kudo's to the investigator who located the warrior. Thanks all. This kind of story is another reason I love being a member of Tnet.

 

[CanadianTrout]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Impressive Mackaydon, impressive.

I said it before and I'll say it again. Very impressive Mackaydon, I bet you and everyone invovlved is very proud.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

The first poster, 'dudule44' and his hunting partner, Eric have now sent sand and pepple samples from Utah Beach, Normandy to the Commander of the local (Illinois) American Legion chapter. Those samples plus a video of the find area and Utah Beach, pics and the dog tag will be part of the presentation.

I've also researched and determined (by tracking the Battalion's CPs during this period) that this hero was in the area during a tight time frame (22 Dec 44 and 3 Jan 45). Perhaps he lost the ID during a Christmas or New Year's celebration. All the elements are coming together and will culminate with the Memorial Day ceremony and presentation.
Don.....

 

[dudule44]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

The DOG TAG is come back to the USA.
The proof in images:
http://www.fox2now.com/videobeta/?watchId=77620bf2-43ef-417a-8de6-9b5f93279479?video=YHI&t=a

Thank you Don.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

We're getting closer by the day to complete 'closure'.
Still to go is the receipt of sand and pebbles from Utah Beach and a video of that area; then the formal ceremony on Memorial Day with the American Legion Commander presenting the hero with his ID tag. Eric and Georges are to be credited with the original find, posting to Treasure Net and the transmittal of video, sand and pebbles.
Don.......

 

[tater307]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

That is the most amazing thing i have seen in a long time. All involved are standup people and i applaud you!!!!!!!!

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

This is truly a great story! I'm reading this while drinking my coffee and getting ready to go look for a wedding ring for someone on craigslist, which pales in comparison to all this. Good work to everyone involved, I'd love to hear more about this story. Giving something like that back is an honor I have heard all about but can only imagine.

A friend of mine found a dogtag in Papau New guinea about 6 years ago. He decided to try to track down the Marines family, and to his surprise found the vet still living in California. He was able to return it in person, and said it was one of the best experiences of his life being able to sit down with him and actually hear the story of the day it was lost! I'll try to get the full story and post it in another thread soon.

 

[Michaelangelo]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

This is without a doubt one of the best threads I have come across on Treasurenet. To all who participated in the return I salute you. It's very gratifying to see the compassion and respect paid to our vets. They deserve all the recognition they can get and there are fewer left every day.
My Dad flew an F6F Hellcat off the USS Essex in the Pacific in WWII so I have very special place in my heart for our veterans.
God bless you all!!