WW2 Dog Tag Found in Fox hole on Guam. Help me build a profile.
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Here's a thought:
If anyone is near the Zarchary Taylor Nat'l Cemetery, perhaps they'd let you see the OQMG Form 315. On page 1, post #5 there is an interment card that specifies this form was returned buy next of kin. The OQMG (Office of the Quarter Master General) Form 315 would have some good info on there. Seeing how this is pretty old and wanting to return property, perhaps a sympathetic clerk may help.
Russ
If anyone is near the Zarchary Taylor Nat'l Cemetery, perhaps they'd let you see the OQMG Form 315. On page 1, post #5 there is an interment card that specifies this form was returned buy next of kin. The OQMG (Office of the Quarter Master General) Form 315 would have some good info on there. Seeing how this is pretty old and wanting to return property, perhaps a sympathetic clerk may help.
Russ
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Ammoman -
Any news or update?
Any news or update?
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PFC William Henry Dale (1925-1944) - Find a Grave...
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I APPLAUD you for your research and thank you 111
Upnorth42
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History usually only remembers the name of the higher ups in the military.
Really cool of you to put the effort in to make a soldiers history continue on. Maybe some day some relative will stumble across this thread with a google search.
Really cool of you to put the effort in to make a soldiers history continue on. Maybe some day some relative will stumble across this thread with a google search.
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Could this help?https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryu...40c997e1ae&_phsrc=Uzo8&_phstart=successSource
if you are unable to access it, here’s the info.
if you are unable to access it, here’s the info.
| Name: | William Dale Jr | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age: | 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Estimated Birth Year: | abt 1925 | |||||||||||||||
| Gender: | Male | |||||||||||||||
| Race: | White | |||||||||||||||
| Birthplace: | Kentucky | |||||||||||||||
| Marital Status: | Single | |||||||||||||||
| Relation to Head of House: | Son | |||||||||||||||
| Home in 1940: | Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky | |||||||||||||||
| Map of Home in 1940: | Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky | |||||||||||||||
| Street: | Clark Sta Road, Road 148 | |||||||||||||||
| Inferred Residence in 1935: | Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky | |||||||||||||||
| Residence in 1935: | Simpsonville | |||||||||||||||
| Sheet Number: | 6A | |||||||||||||||
| Attended School or College: | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Highest Grade Completed: | Elementary school, 8th grade | |||||||||||||||
| Income Other Sources: | No | |||||||||||||||
| Neighbors: | View others on page | |||||||||||||||
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I have had good contacts while returning dog tags. The last 2 I tried to return I got very negative replys from the Tag holders relatives. Just be ready !!!
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VERY WELL SAID Ammoman thanks for your input
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Ammoman have you had any updates ?
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Its been some time since I found any info on Pvt Dale. A few days ago I posted pictures of a few ww2 relics I had and, in that post I mentioned the dog tag. By chance, a young Marine stationed in NC saw my post and hit me up on messenger. Below are some of the things he found.
We now have a picture of the cemetery he was initially buried in on Guam before he was taken back to Kentucky after the war.
He joined the Marines only 1 month after his 17th birthday and very soon after basic training was given a summery court marital for sleeping on watch. Not the best way to start a military career but a minor infraction that would not have hurt his career.
Although we know he died of his wounds, it was interesting to find out he was shot in the chest. This was also his first time in combat.
Considering all the information gathered in this thread over the past couple years, I feel certain PFC Dale does not have any close living relatives. That said, I will consider distant relatives and other options if necessary.
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AMOMAN you did a good job THANK you for ALL YOUR EFFORTS in this matter
Yes. The American Legion for that area should have some idea. Also, I’ve always considered “soldier” and Army term. It could cause confusion when dealing with the USMC. I strongly applaud your efforts. I pray that you are successful. Good luck! 🇺🇸
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Have you been in touch with any of his relatives ?
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