Dog tags

[Kage]

Dog tag's

Hi all.
What's the best way to return lost military dog tag's. With what look's
s like a Soc. Sec. # and name I would myself be in a minor/MAJOR panic!!! So should I contact the local recruting office? Don't no/say what branch of millitary they were in, but I found them within 20' of other so I think their real Also they appear to be SS I think. Would really like to R T O. Thanks

 

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[herb n surf]

Re: Dog tag's

I was told the numbers are military not SS. I'm returning one today . Use the internet to narrow search

 

[Les West Central Fl]

Re: Dog tag's

Military service numbers on Dog Tags used to be 7 numbers for Navy personel and 8 numbers for all others. These may have changed since I was in , I might forget my name but I can't forget my service number.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Dog tag's

Kage:
Tags came with SS numbers or Service #s or without either (some WW I circular tags, for example).
Some came with next of kin address; others didn't. Some showed date of tetanus shot; some didn't.
A pic of your tag OR a full description would be helpful.
Don.....

 

[worldtalker]

Re: Dog tag's

Military service numbers on Dog Tags used to be 7 numbers for Navy personel and 8 numbers for all others. These may have changed since I was in , I might forget my name but I can't forget my service number.

How could you forget 11 weeks of POUNDING it in!!! 41 yrs. and still recall mine,think it was permanently etched into my brain!

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Dog tag's

Isn't that the truth !!
I can remember my service number but not my driver's license number.
Don.....

 

[DrJoePrime]

Re: Dog tag's

Please post a photo.

I found and was fortunate to return a WW2 dog tag to the widow (she turns 90 this year..I hope she doesn't mind me spilling the beans).

It was made of aluminum I believe. I've found some new jewelery dog tag look alikes in SS.

HH Joe