Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Tag, Dog |
Catalog Number |
1980.01.02 |
Date |
ca. 1919 |
Material(s) |
Metal |
Dimensions |
H-1.313 W-1.313 Dia-1.313 inches |
Description |
This is a circular metal U.S. Marine identification tag for Joseph M. Rogers during World War I. The tag is a silver colored metal with a 1/4 inch hole near the edge and lettering incised on both sides. On one side the lettering reads "JOSEPH M. ROGERS/ 7.19.18/ USMC" and on the other side is Mr. Rogers's serial number "4613195". |
Notes |
This belonged to Marine Private Joseph M. Rogers, a native of Lancaster, Kentucky. |
Collection |
Mrs. Joseph M. Rogers Collection |
Event |
World War I |
People |
Rogers, Joseph M. |
Subjects |
Military life Military service Military uniforms Marines (Military personnel) World War I |
Search Terms |
Identification Badges IDs dog tags Military identification Military uniforms Military World War I World War, 1914-1918 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |