WW2 USA Navy Silver Dogtag Need help to give back

[Goldendives]

Hello, In Morotai Island, Indonesia, on a camp of the American-Australian army during WW2, I have found with a metal detector a dogtag made of Silver, custom made probably, belonging to a soldier from the USA.

Can someone help to find the veteran and give it back?

name: G. G. Carter
Numbers: 841-35-62
other letters: T. 4-43 U.S.N.R.

I don't know how to put the photos with the message.

Thanks for your help, I have been trying to ask on Youtube and on Facebook, but nobody gave a s---t, maybe here things are different.
Tks!

Fabrizio

 

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[ToddsPoint]

The name is actually J.J. Carter. I do not know how to contact WW2 veterans. Perhaps someone on this forum knows. Gary

 

[CoinFetcher]

Good luck -

Yeah, I read it as J J Carter

 

[EQ8]

Wouldn't "U.S.N.R." mean US Naval Reserve?

 

[dts52]

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Hello, In Morotai Island, Indonesia, on a camp of the American-Australian army during WW2, I have found with a metal detector a dogtag made of Silver, custom made probably, belonging to a soldier from the US

Can someone help to find the veteran and give it back?

name: G. G. Carter
Numbers: 841-35-62
other letters: T. 4-43 U.S.N.R.

I don't know how to put the photos with the message.

Thanks for your help, I have been trying to ask on Youtube and on Facebook, but nobody gave a s---t, maybe here things are different.
Tks!

Fabrizio

I agree that the name is most likely J. J. Carter
I have attempted to return military dog tags and MIA/POW bracelets with the same frustration that you have experienced. Your artifact is not an official dog tag so it is NOT the property of the U. S. government. However, they may be willing to assist in finding the family of Seaman Carter, as I assume he has passed away. The contact address I have for them is:
Secretary of Defense
Room 3E880
The Pentagon
Washington, DC. 20301

Good luck and thank you for your efforts. Well done, sir!
dts

 

[Gare]

I always start with find a grave. I looked for a j j Carter this is some of what i came up with
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11388114/j_-j_-carter

world war 2 vet navy
this is usually where i start . Do not count on to much though

Good luck and please keep us posted

 

[trdking]

Finding the grave is daily easy. Finding any next of kin is the tough part.

 

[trdking]

Try veteran find a buddy on Facebook

 

[dts52]

I always start with find a grave. I looked for a j j Carter this is some of what i came up with
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11388114/j_-j_-carter

world war 2 vet navy
this is usually where i start . Do not count on to much though



Good luck and please keep us posted

Thanks, Gary - Great info!

Fabrizio, I’d try getting ahold of the office that keeps records, i.e., county clerk, town clerk, whatever they go by in that location and make some inquiries. Maybe they can put you in touch with a surviving family member. Good luck. This could be a great experience for all involved.
dts

 

[cw0909]

i noticed this listed J J carter is a mason, as seen on his stone
https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2008/267/11388114_122231071156.jpg

i looked for a lodge in,Clairette, Erath County, Texas
here is the contact pg ken Foreman, click his name send email
maybe he can help to determine if same J J Carter as dog tag
Clairette Masonic Lodge #1052
Clairette Masonic Lodge #1052 - Contact

I always start with find a grave. I looked for a j j Carter this is some of what i came up with
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11388114/j_-j_-carter

world war 2 vet navy
this is usually where i start . Do not count on to much though

Good luck and please keep us posted

 

[Gare]

Some times i have found the person with find a grave. Then i contact the cemetery and see if they have information on what funeral home placed them there, Then i contact the funeral home and have them check records for next of Kin or even a libraries Obit/ atricles from local news papera for next of kin or who set up the funeral services.

 

[Gare]

You can also contact the veterans admin for help

 

[Bonaro]

I did some googling and came up empty...sorry
A couple things to note is that I think the initials are actually probably J. J. but could be Lower case g. g. or upper case I. I. although the initials should be uppercase and JJ is a closer match than the lower most of the others...google "old cursive"
Also, faintly scratched at the bottom is " Blood "O". This would refer to the soldiers blood type...might be a clue.
Since it is silver it is not official military. Probably a commemorative tag he had made so it could include any kind of information, possibly even a tribute to this persons relative and not his info at all.
I would take it to a coin shop or military collector for more details and also contact the US Navy Reserve
This is very interesting....good luck and keep looking

 

[Goldendives]

Hello DTS52, thanks for your help! I see, so if it is a custom made dog tag, is more difficult. I will try anyway, thanks for the address, do you think that I should first send them a letter, or send them directly the Dogtag? isn't there the risk that it might get lost?

Cheers!
Fab

 

[Goldendives]

That was something! I am sorry to see that he is no longer with us! I was hoping that he might still be here.. but anyway that is a good start, I can contact the city Hall and explain the situation. Thanks a lot Gare!

 

[Goldendives]

I definitely will keep looking and keep you posted Bonaro, thanks for the advices!

 

[Goldendives]

Wow that is Neat CW0909!! He was a Mason!thanks so much for your help, let's see if he is our guy! keep us posted!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Good luck in your return. I'm sure the family will appreciate getting that tag back if you can locate them. I would not send that tag to anyone, except the family after you verify that they are related to the persons name on the tag.

 

[eldorado]

we care,, im glad you do also....i dont know how to help you,,,please keep trying ,, good morals and ethics are kinda rare nowdays... thank you for yours