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Q1: How do you identify the type of dog-tag for each country?
Each country used different types of dogtags. The US Army was a rectangle stamped metal that had rounded corners and rolled edges. The US Marines still used round dogtags. The Army dogtag worn during training had the users name and next of kin and home town. The dogtage worn in combat only had Name, Serial Number, Blood Type, Religion and date of Tetnus shot.
The Germans used Oval metal tags that were perforated so they could be broken in half. The soldier's Unit and ID No. were the only things engraved on it.
The Italian dogtag was a brass stamped metal that were two tags meshed together. The two tags could be pulled apart. They also had a ID tag that was a printed paper record of their service that was held in a metal container.
Q2: How do you identify a US Soldier with his dogtag?
If you want to research the soldier's military service using only his dogtag, this can be difficult. You can look up the soldier's enlistment Records on the NARA site. This will only tell you where and when he enlisted.
The Army Serial Number assigned to the soldier also does not tell you much about him except where he enlisted. That info does not tell you where he trained or what unit he was in. The Serial Number may distinguish if he was an Officer or National Guard or Regular Army. You may be able to research his records further after knowing his serial number. However, you may have to write to the NARA for his records.
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Why the nick in the military dog tag?
The slight cutout or "nick" is to line up and hold the dog tag for stamping purposes. A rumor that the nick was used to drive the dog tag into the teeth of the dead soldier was just that, a rumor.
How long is an official military dog tag chain?
Standard US military dog tags are issued with one 2.5 mm, 24-inch neck chain and one 2.5 mm, 4-inch chain. The primary dogtag is worn around the neck, while the smaller chain is laced through a bootlace. The role of the boot-tag is to identify the body should the serviceman/woman be decapitated, and the primary tag lost,
What information was on a World War 2 Japanese dog tag?
Name, Rank, Service Number,Blood Type
What does the T41-42 mean on the world war 2 dog tags?
It would mean the year that the dog tag wearer got a tetanus shot, in this case 1941-1942.
When were dog tags first used?
Dog tags were first used in the mid 19th century during the Taiping Revolt. The tags were given to Chinese soldiers to identify them.
Why do soldiers wear a dog tag?
Sadly to identify them if they are blown to bits by a bomb or a mine.
Why the need for World War I soldiers to have a GI Dog Tag?
to identify the body of the dead soilder, if you couldn't recongize them
What is a dog tag on brothers in arms 2?
A dog tag.
Where can one purchase an engraved dog tag?
One can purchase an engraved dog tag from the following retailers: Identitag, Tag Makers, My Dog Tag, Dog Tags Online, Walmart, Petsmart, Your Dog Tags, King Ice, Amazon.
What is the dog tag layout for Spartans in the UNSC?
The dog tag layout for Spartans in the UNSC is the soldiers ID Tags.
Are dogs allowed on Boardwalk in Wildwood NJ if you have an emotional support dog tag?
if you have an emotional support dog ID tag they will be allowed without conflict www.emosdogtags.com supplies them ! look into it
Where can one find dog tag jewelry?
Dog tag jewelry can be found at any novelty shop. Most dog tag jewelry can be engraved to give to that special person in your life. You can find unique dog tags for men, women and children.
Is it legal for a domestic dog not to wear a dog tag and collar?
no
Why the nick in the military dog tag?
The slight cutout or "nick" is to line up and hold the dog tag for stamping purposes. A rumor that the nick was used to drive the dog tag into the teeth of the dead soldier was just that, a rumor.
What A marker used to identify a person in a photo is called?
a tag.
To identify a person in a photo on social media you?
Can use a tag.
Does Kendall Schmidt were a dog tag?
no
