USMC Guadalcanal found Dog tag

[Fly USMC]

I found (Obtained from Locals) two dog tags last year when I was visiting Guadalcanal. I was able to get some of the history of one of the Marines. The other one I haven’t had much luck.

 

I don't have an ancestry account yet, so most of my research comes from Google searches. Before I get a bunch of comments chastising me about getting an account on ancestry. com, I will probably do this in a year and a half when I retire and anticipate having more time to use it.

 

……with that said, here is a photo of the dog tag and the info on it:

 

Mc Kay,

L. A.

312450

TYPE -A-

T. 9/41

USMC

 

There is also a fingerprint on the back.

 

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks and Semper Fi,

John

[Bob Hudson]

Here's the one name I can find which fits:

 

Name: Leslie A Mc Kay

Muster Date: Apr 1942

Rank: Corporal

Station: Company "D", Second Marines, Second Marine Diyision, Fleet Marine Force, Camp Elliott, San Diego, California.

 

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Name: Leslie A Mc Kay

Muster Date: Oct 1942

Rank: Corporal

Station: Company "D", First Battalion, Second Marines Reinforced, Fmf, In The Field.

[Jack's Son]

Request sent.

[Bob Hudson]

This is indeed your man: I found his serial number in a 1947 muster roll when he was discharged:

 

[Bob Hudson]

He was reported wounded

 

 

[Fly USMC]

F/S Thank You for the info and help. You have always gone above and beyond to help forum members with this type of research, so once again, thanks

[Bob Hudson]

F/S Thank You for the info and help. You have always gone above and beyond to help forum members with this type of research, so once again, thanks

 

You're welcome!

[Jack's Son]

I have a casuality card for you, send me a PM with your email address, and I'll send it along.

Mc Kay was wounded on Tarawa.

[Fly USMC]

I have a casuality card for you, send me a PM with your email address, and I'll send it along.

Mc Kay was wounded on Tarawa.

 

 

Thanks,

 

On the way

[Brig]

PM me the info on the other tag, I'll run an ancestry check for you

[Fly USMC]

PM me the info on the other tag, I'll run an ancestry check for you

 

 

I already found out about the other guy. I no longer have his dog tag. He survid the war and passed away in the 1970's. Here is a post from a year ago with some info on my trip to the "Canal"

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...=117650&hl=

 

I will attach a Photo of that dog tag and of another tag (Equipment tag?) that I obtained. the third tag looks like a WWI or at least pre WWII dog tag with only two markings on it "85" and "USMC".

[Fly USMC]

Here is the other (third) tag.