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WINNER #1
Daniel C. from North Pole, Alaska, shares his discovery made with his AT Gold. “October 19, 2013 found us on a frost laden hillside north of Fox, Alaska, trying to squeeze in one more hunt before the freeze-up. Our hunt took us into a new area we never noticed before, where I dug this military dog tag at about 8 inches, with the name Floyd Haddenham on it. With some help and some research we found the twin brother Lloyd Haddenham in Ohio who was able to confirm this was his brother’s only known dog tag from his second enlistment when he volunteered for the Korean War. And now, this lost family heirloom will be passed down through the generations along with the rest of his military medals and ribbons. In the photos you’ll see the dog tag in the hole and one is of Lloyd with his brother Floyd’s dog tag reunited with his service flag.”
Daniel C. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Daniel C. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
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WINNER #2
John M. from Richmond, Texas, was searching a local wooded park that had been a WW1 training camp in 1917. He tells us, “I was out there for about 30 minutes and got a really nice signal on my AT Pro. I started to dig up the signal and out popped a WW2 dog tag and I was in disbelief! The soldier’s name was Alfred J. Martinez and his next of kin, his father, and his Denver address were listed. I really wanted to find his family to reunite them with this tag, so I did some research and learned he enlisted in the service in 1940, and passed away in 1998. With the help of retired Lt. Colonel of the USAF, Sandra-Carol, she located the soldier’s grandson. After a few phone calls I reached Alfred Martinez Jr., the son of the soldier. Alfred Sr. was one of five brothers who served in the U.S. Army during WW2, and his mother received a Four-Star Honor Pin back in the ‘40s. I wanted to dress up the dog tag so I bought a case from a dog tag website, attached a U.S. Army button to the lid, draped the bottom of the tin with the American flag material, and clipped a photo of Mr. Martinez from an article and attached it to the inner lid of the case. I just wanted it done right. I really wanted to deliver this family heirloom in person, but can’t make the trip, so I sent it. I am determined to meet Mr. Martinez and his family one day soon.”
John M. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
John M. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
