US Dogtags circa late 30's

[Scottish2]

Hi

This is a US based question. Does anyone know of a website that will break down a dogtag from the late 30's early 40's? My mom sent me one of my Grandfathers dogtags from this era and I want to understand what all the details are on it. I am guessing they would be his military number and such but want to know more. Anyone know of a website with details on breaking down dogtags from this era?

[nutkin]

This might help-

http://home.att.net/~steinert/us_army_ww2_dog_tags.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_tag_(identifier)

YOu are so lucky to have those. My grandparents dog tags were lost. I was able to get copies of their service records from the National Archives. Takes a ahwil but well worht the wait.

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/

http://www.militaryindexes.com/worldwartwo/

Good luck- Kristin

[Scottish2]

Thanks for the links. Just sitting down to a movie but will review them in full tomorrow. Also thanks for the archive links had also written them but just did that tonight so obviously no reply yet.

And yeah we actually have both as my mom has one and I have one.

[Scottish2]

Thank you again for these sites especially the last link as I did find some info on my grandfather including date of enlistment! That will definately help when requesting records!!!

[nutkin]

Glad to help.  I actualy used the last link after reading your message and found my Grandmothers Record in WW2.  She was a member of the Womans Army COrps. (WAC). SHe decoded messgaes in Washington DC and I have been trying to get a hold of her records. I find it intersting that she signed up.  Int he end it paid for her and my gradfather to g o to college.