Dog Tags

[Cyrano]

In the 'Random Photographs' string, I posted a photo of my father's dog tags from WW I. I dug mine out today: in addition to my SSAN, they also have my Army Service Number. I think I got them a long time ago, when we were transitioning from service numbers to SSANs. Anyone else's dog tags like these?

Who knows who got service number 1, and RA 1?

 

[Rustyt1953]

In '71, mine just had my SS#.

I'd show ya but Big Brother already knows my hat size.

 

[Cyrano]

In '71, mine just had my SS#.

I'd show ya but Big Brother already knows my hat size.

That's why I didn't photograph mine.

 

[hoc9sw]

I have my Uncle's from WWI. His name hand punched on a disk that was drilled for a piece of leather to wear on his wrist. My Dad's (WWII / Korean era) had the service number. Mine have SSN.

 

[Ozark Marine]

Mine had serial number's till 72. Then S S.
Have fun with the younger vets at the VFW and American Legion when we compare tags.
Sorta like when WW1 and WW2 vets had fun with us "young guys" over 46 years ago.

 

[BOMBTEC]

Tags

My original Air Force Tags T-67 had my AF service number 67-71. My second set had my SSAN on them 80-97. Still got the original ones.

 

[S&WIowegan]

I was drafted in 1965 before they switched to SS#s. I've still got the tags and still know my number 52 years later. I had forgotten the religious preference on dog tags. When they asked me I said none but the guy refused to accept that. I said I was raised a Lutheran and got an "L"....memories long forgotten come back in threads like this.

 

[Ozark Marine]

My original Air Force Tags T-67 had my AF service number 67-71. My second set had my SSAN on them 80-97. Still got the original ones.

Ain't it funny how they get lost?
Just a few guy's in my company turned in there's at the morning formation.

 

[hardcase60]

I still have my dads WWII dog tags. A cherished possession. hardcase60

 

[amazingflapjack]

In the 'Random Photographs' string, I posted a photo of my father's dog tags from WW I. I dug mine out today: in addition to my SSAN, they also have my Army Service Number. I think I got them a long time ago, when we were transitioning from service numbers to SSANs. Anyone else's dog tags like these?

Who knows who got service number 1, and RA 1?

like you-I had both-but after having to give it in the gas chamber, I still remember it!

 

[Texas Star]

I think I still have mine and recall my service number.


And I recall my USAF police badge number, but had to turn in the badge.

 

[VNK971]

I got mine with SSAN in 1970. Put them in a plastic dog tag silencer in Viet Nam in 71. Wore them in the sandbox 90/91. Still have them.

 

[Fishslayer]

You can always tell a service person... they don't need a piece of paper to recite their SSN.

 

[REM 3200]

Who knows who got service number 1, and RA 1?

General (later General of the Army) George C. Marshall, Jr.

 

[Mydogmax]

I still have one of mine. The other one was lost somewhere over the years.
It has my name, service number, USMC and gas mask size. I keep it on the same ring and lanyard with my gun club identification badge.
Always starts a conversation with another member. A couple of months ago while at the pistol range I started chatting with another Marine. He pulls out a Colt Anaconda 44 magnum and says " you want to try this"
You bet I do!

 

[Donn]

Was inducted in April, '69. My dog tags had both numbers.

 

[wilkoi]

My tag has serial #. Starts with The letter B

B11 ** **

 

[dave holl]

I still have mine..................issued to me in the 50's when I was in the 4th grade, George Washington Elementary School Cleveland Ohio.
Everyone received them because of the atomic bomb scare.
We had monthly drills involving marching out to the hallways and covering our heads.

They're dog tags all right, but they do not convey the seriousness and emotion as those worn by you, men and women who served our Country, The United States of America.
Thank you for your service.
Dave

 

[vonn]

Remember my number it was not my ssn. Some things you never forget.

 

[bgrafsr]

Have my tags from Air Force, '63 to '67. AF1569xxxx. Will never forget the number.
I never looked at my AP Shields number, nor the SN's of the Model 15 revolvers I carried. Same thing goes for the M2 Carbines and M-16s I carried.

Like Texas Star I had to turn in my AP Shield when I was discharged, along with my Field jacket. Often wondered if someone in Supply kept it for himself.

Several years ago I decided to find an original AP Shield to put in my shadow box. Found one but it cost me $400.00. Still glad I bought it.

 

[ditrina]

My tag has serial #. Starts with The letter B

B11 ** **

YUP... B11 ** **

 

[kalei]

Mine has my name and AF# and T54. Issued in Aug 1954.

 

[Tom S.]

According to my kids, if I had a dog tag, it would say 0000001 and my commanding officer would have been named George.

 

[H Richard]

Still have my tags, only the AF#, the # is embedded in my memory. I still use the last 4 digits (laundry #) for various codes, in conjunction with a couple others #'s sets. Mine were issued in 59.

 

[carpriver]

I have one of the original dog tags with my serial number. issued in 1966. While in Vietnam they changed to the SSN, had to remember it in order to get paid.

 

[pmanton]

1546321 USMC 55-64, AF 16814650 USAF 64-67, W 2218797 USA 67-75

I don't have a single dog tag left Boo Hoo

 

[Texas Star]

Have my tags from Air Force, '63 to '67. AF1569xxxx. Will never forget the number.
I never looked at my AP Shields number, nor the SN's of the Model 15 revolvers I carried. Same thing goes for the M2 Carbines and M-16s I carried.

Like Texas Star I had to turn in my AP Shield when I was discharged, along with my Field jacket. Often wondered if someone in Supply kept it for himself.

Several years ago I decided to find an original AP Shield to put in my shadow box. Found one but it cost me $400.00. Still glad I bought it.

I had to return my night stick, too.


I've wondered what one of those obsolete AP badges might sell for. Thanks for posting that.


I like your use of the badge for your avatar.

 

[vytoland]

dog tags = mine go back awhile....name, air force serial number, date/state of basic, blood type, religion.....

 

[OLDNAVYMCPO]

As a young Army brat, I got my first dog tags at the age of nine. All military dependents living in Germany immediately after WWII were required to wear dog tags in addition to being issued ID cards. I still have that set in addition to two sets from active duty but not my original military ones with the seven digit service number.

 

[max]

I was July of 69 and only have SSN on mine. I wear them daily as I do not carry an id to the gym. I also wear them when I fly or travel. I was asked to turn my field jacket in when I was discharged. I balked and the supply guy said "Unless it was destroyed in combat." I told him it was destroyed in a mortar attack.