74-N-300 > official stocklist number adopted in 1943. NECKLACE, IDENTIFICATION TAG, WITH EXTENSION – Stock No. 74-T-60 > official stocklist number + nomenclature adopted in 1940 C1, AR 600-40)Ġ1 October 1938 > start of tests related to the introduction of a new Identification Tag (introduced in 1939) C1, GO # 80 + C2, GO # 58)ġ2 February 1918 > official introduction of ARMY SERIAL NUMBER (too many identical names e.g Brown, Jones, Williams)Ġ1 December 1928 > Dog Tags are now officially part of the uniform and must be worn at all times (ref. GO # 204)Ġ6 July 1916 > official introduction of a SECOND Dog Tag, i.e. They all used specific prefixes and numerals on their Identification Tags, and while dealing with the subject, we thought some additional data on the subject of “Dog Tags” in general, would also be welcome … Brief History:Ģ0 December 1906 > official introduction of a SINGLE Dog Tag (ref. Army Nurse Corps – Hospital Dietitian – Physical Therapist – Contract Surgeon. The “sole” purpose for wearing “Dog Tags” was to enable positive identification of a casualty or remains, and to make a difference both for the families and the authorities, should the person end up as being ‘known but to God!’įollowing a number of inquiries related to Identification Tags and with the purpose to help collectors & re-enactors complete their WW2 impressions correctly, we thought it might come in handy to say a few words about “Dog Tags” worn by Medical Personnel, e.g. The Identification Tag was first introduced 20 December 1906 by General Order # 204, which described it as follows: … an aluminum Identification Tag, the size of a silver Half Dollar, stamped with the name, rank, company, regiment, or corps of the wearer it will be worn by each Officer and Enlisted Man of the Army whenever the field kit is worn it will be suspended from the neck, underneath the clothing by means of a cord or thong passed through a small hole in the Tag it is further described as being part of the uniform…” This Identification Tag will be issued by the Quartermaster Corps, gratuitously to Enlisted Men ant at the cost price to the Officers. Grouping of “Dog Tags” illustrating different metal tags, necklaces, cords, and holders.
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