Tag, Identification
Tag, Identification
Tag, Identification

Tag, Identification

Object number2015.15.12
Date1917
MediumMetal/Fabric
Credit LineGift of Robert Fisher
DescriptionRound, metal dog tag with a white fabric attached. There is a hole in the bottom of the dog tag in which the white cord is tied. The back of the dog tag is undecorated. There is an inscription engraved on the front with owner information.Dimensions0.063 x 7.813 x 1.375 in. (0.2 x 19.8 x 3.5 cm)
InscriptionsThere is an inscription engraved on the front, "HARRY A. KELTZ. / NO 59. / PRIV. / CO.M.10TH.INF. / PA U.S.A."
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the Fisher, Keltz, and Kenyon families. Harry A. Ketlz was born on February 4, 1889 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1916 before being transferred into Federal Service. He served as a Private First Class in the 148th Machine Gun Battalion in 1917, then in the 102nd Machine Gun Battalion of the "Rainbow Division" in 1918. Harry died on July 22, 1918 from wounds received in action on the western front.
Previous owner (1889 - 1918)
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