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<p>[QUOTE="Honolulu Dick, post: 991712, member: 24745"]OK, guys, thanks!!! There it is, in the one forum I failed to check. The title 'dummy' seems to apply.</p><p><br /></p><p>Was interested in playing with this topic for a while because the round ID tags of the Civil War are somewhat similar to those used during WW I. The info stamped into them differs, but as far as size and shape are concerned, they are close cousins. Back in 'the day' you were in your unit for the duration - several enlistments, the war or a career - therefore, your unit designation was included on your Dog Tags. The newly shaped Dog Tags of WW II were stamped with the name of your NOK [next of kin] and hometown and state, in addition to the serviceman's personal data. Just what everyone wanted to know, right?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Honolulu Dick, post: 991712, member: 24745"]OK, guys, thanks!!! There it is, in the one forum I failed to check. The title 'dummy' seems to apply. Was interested in playing with this topic for a while because the round ID tags of the Civil War are somewhat similar to those used during WW I. The info stamped into them differs, but as far as size and shape are concerned, they are close cousins. Back in 'the day' you were in your unit for the duration - several enlistments, the war or a career - therefore, your unit designation was included on your Dog Tags. The newly shaped Dog Tags of WW II were stamped with the name of your NOK [next of kin] and hometown and state, in addition to the serviceman's personal data. Just what everyone wanted to know, right?[/QUOTE]
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