Hurricane Matthew uncovers WW II dog tags - Returned to the son of a war hero

[Kapidr]

Returned WW II Dog Tags of Frank P. Mandaville Rogers!

I found this gentleman's WW II Dog Tags on October 14th while detecting a Florida beach after Hurricane Matthew. After some research I discovered this war hero passed away in 2010 at the age of 93. You can read about him here.

http://www.scnow.com/…/article_3ab8937e-c790-5fe7-9851-0b9e…


Mr. Rogers was a Marine Corps fighter pilot who flew planes on and off the deck of the Navy’s smallest aircraft carrier during World War II and later became a stunt pilot. He made his first parachute jump at the age of 65! He still water ski'd at the age of 89.

After a little bit of research I was able to contact his son, Frank M. “Buzz” Rogers IV, who lives in South Carolina. He was incredibly excited when I told him about my find. Last week the tags went out in the mail to be returned to Frank. He received them this past Monday. Apparently South Carolina TV station WPDE will be doing a story on the find.

To me this is one of my most memorable finds and one of my most cherished returns. I'm honored that God allows me to be useful like this. Feeling blessed.



Edited 11-20-16 Here is the local news story that aired yesterday and the day before. Apparently it's spreading US wide and they talked me into doing an interview. I think the camera added 50 pounds though

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/st-augustine-woman-finds-wwii-dog-tags-after-hurricane-matthew-returns-them-to-veterans-son/468578044

 

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[Wildcat1750]

You should feel blessed, and you certainly were a blessing for this man's son!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Awesome return. Great story. Congrats sir!

 

[Molewacker]

That return is awesome! Good on you Sir -

 

[The Rebel]

Good Karma heading your way. Bet that brought tears to his son's eyes to see his Dad's tags.

 

[Ammoman]

Very cool find! i found a USMC dog tag on Guam back in the 80s. The battle was in the hills of Asan. The tag was in a fox hole that had both American and Japanese items in it that also included a few small human bones most likely finger or toe. I was never able to locate the man's relatives. The only thing i was able to find on the man was that he died of wounds suffered in the battle for Guam. I have since lost the Tag somewhere in my house but i do have a picture of it. Anyhow, its always good to see things of such a personal nature go back to the person or family.


Sorry for the blur...its all i have at the moment. Maybe i will find the tag again and continue the search.