USdog Posted December 31, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 31, 2015 I just took a chance on this one for $12. I'm thinking military because of eagle and flag?!? Not sure. I'm not so good with this era. Did some research and found the man. But for the life of me I can't find whether or not he was a veteran.? He was African American and was born around 1875 and was from Newport News as the dog tag says. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted December 31, 2015 Similar tag from Paul Braddocks dog tag book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted December 31, 2015 So I found his death certificate and the space that lists whether or not he was a veteran was blanked out by somebody! Ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted December 31, 2015 Share #4 Posted December 31, 2015 Cool to see that he worked at Newport News Shipbuilding! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_usmc Posted December 31, 2015 Share #5 Posted December 31, 2015 I didn't find anything on ancestry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted December 31, 2015 Share #6 Posted December 31, 2015 According to the 1930 US Census, no. Nice tag to a shipbuilder however. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted December 31, 2015 Alright cool! Got thrown off by the eagle and flag, but maybe issued during his ship building? I think I saw in 1918 he was listed as a shipbuilder? Is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted December 31, 2015 Share #8 Posted December 31, 2015 Any luck with Findagrave.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted December 31, 2015 I checked but didn't find him at a glance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted December 31, 2015 Share #10 Posted December 31, 2015 I believe these patriotic tags were all private purchase and not issued. Most often used for gear, luggage and key ID. He was listed as a fitter in the Shipyard. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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