WW2 Dog Tags

SusanMN · Apr 6, 2022

Ground was thawed enough today to give my new Legend a test run in my backyard. Every detector I have owned has gone through the yard and I didn't think there was much left to find but the Legend suprised me with this set of dog tags. They were way down in the slushy mud. A little detective work and I know the tags belong to Leonard Alois Gombold, Born 1923, died 2013. He lived in the same town as me and I am betting in a neighboring house. I will work on getting the tags to his descendents.

SilverDreams · Apr 6, 2022

Very cool!

Digger RJ · Apr 6, 2022

SusanMN said:
Ground was thawed enough today to give my new Legend a test run in my backyard. Every detector I have owned has gone through the yard and I didn't think there was much left to find but the Legend suprised me with this set of dog tags. They were way down in the slushy mud. A little detective work and I know the tags belong to Leonard Alois Gombold, Born 1923, died 2013. He lived in the same town as me and I am betting in a neighboring house. I will work on getting the tags to his descendents.
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Cool!!! Congrats!!!

Mackaydon · Apr 7, 2022

He was one of ten children; more here:

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Don.........

Gare · Apr 7, 2022

NICE find NICE going and GOOD LUCK !!!

SusanMN · Apr 7, 2022

Thanks everyone. I found several of his grand children living near me and am sending the dog tags to a granddaughter today.

Mackaydon · Apr 7, 2022

Honorable Mention vote here.
Don.....

tnt-hunter · Apr 7, 2022

Great find and good work on tracking down the family. Honorable mention vote from me, it has been earned IMO.

stay safe and keep swingin.

Trezurehunter · Apr 7, 2022

Nice find Susan. Glad you were able to find some relatives.

crashbandicoot · Apr 7, 2022

I think it,s cool to return a long lost item to someone who appreciates it.One of the great things about our hobby.Kudos Susan,on your efforts,and a great find in a"hunted out" yard. Honorable mention too.