Need link or info for dog tag

[The Beep Goes On]

Found this in a park today just below the surface. It is a style used from WWII into the 'Nam. Based on his serial number he enlisted in the 8th Corps Area – AR, LA, TX, OK, NM.

I looked around briefly and it seems most of the sites want $$ to let you see military records...does anyone know a good site that provides this info for free? Would like to see if the soldier or his family would like it back. I guess I could snail mail the listed address...

HH!
TBGO

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Searching on the name, I got a hit on a page listing cemetary plots...

NEEDHAM, Everett W
June 12, 1911 - March 12, 1971
Texas PFC US Army World War II

He was burried in a single plot. Haven't found anything on Violet yet.

 

[HCW]

Good work. Keep at it. It's fun learning how to do new things.

 

[briankb70]

sorry that i cant be of assistance
but a cool find

 

[DrJoePrime]

That's a neat find!

There's amazing resources (the PEOPLE on Tnet) to help you find the next of kin.

I found a tag at the beach last year and I was amazed at the wealth of info received. I had a photo of the guy, his parents, his marriage announcement...truly amazing.

If you are interested here's that link: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,203455.0.html

HH Joe

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Thanks! I'll keep digging. Thanks for the link Joe.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

This site might help. HH, Mike
http://aad.archives.gov/aad/

 

[rsc]

Hey Beep. I used to work with a guy named Everett Needham Jr. He and his dad lived in Plum Grove.
(just East of Splendord) off 59N. You might look there or just look them up in the online phone book.
\ HH Gayle

 

[allen]

you are definetily doing the right thing
by trying to return the dog tag !

 

[czechdetectingtours.com]

I've always wanted to find a US dog tag but have only found two German ones, trying to locate them as well now. HH, Edward

 

[garthbfan169]

Nice find Beep and class act attempting to return it to the family. I can say if I was contacted by someone who found my dad's or grandfathers dog tag it would mean the world to me!! Keep at it!!!

 

[Monty]

Ditto on what garthb said. Looks like you're getting close. It says the guy had a tetnus shot in 1943, same era. Monty

 

[The Beep Goes On]

His wife is still alive and I have her current address (thx to Dimeman). I'm sending her a note and we'll see what happens.

 

[Monty]

Hope it's the right one. Keep us informed. Love these personal interest stories. Monty