Lost dog tag.

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:21:44 -0500

I was contacted today to see if I could help find info on a dog tag that was found.

My understanding is someone who was visiting Vietnam a couple years ago found a dog tag belonging to an individual in the USMC. They have been trying for the last two years to find info on this individual with no luck. And they would like to return it to its owner or their family.

I have not seen this dog tag but was contacted by my uncle who has and reached out to me. I'm hoping to have the info on the tag in a few days. But I was hoping in the mean time if someone might know of some idea where to start.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Nov 10 at 2014 4:26 PM

SGT Richard H. — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:26:04 -0500

There should be some record by Service number - I think they still used that instead of SSN then. Not sure where to start, other than Veteran archives or Casualty archives.

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/
http://www.archives.gov/research/military/vietnam-war/electronic-records.html

Veterans' Service Records

Resources and Services for Veterans and their Families

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2014 4:40 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:40:10 -0500

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member, was it this guy? I ask because this story has been going around, and people sometimes think they're still looking for him, but this particular individual has been found.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/13/191416226/lost-in-1968-battle-marines-dog-tag-found-again

Lost In 1968 Battle, Marine's Dog Tag Found Again

Lanny Martinson was a 23-year-old Marine sergeant in Vietnam when he last saw his dog tags. In the 45 years since, he thought they were gone forever, lost in the mad rush to save his life and to help the men he was with when they walked into a minefield.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Nov 10 at 2014 6:33 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:33:17 -0500

Best bet would be to request the entire MPRJ from NPRC. They should also provide NOK data and last known address. May no longer be accurate, but would give a good 'stepping off' point.