Tag, Identification
Object number2013.62.1
Date1944-1946
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Donald Lankiewicz
DescriptionChain necklace with pair of dog tags and religious metal attached. Pressed into tags is wearer information. Small circular religious medal has embossed image of saint, or Jesus Christ, with words in Latin.Dimensions17 x 1.125 in. (43.2 x 2.9 cm)InscriptionsPressed into tags: "HOVANEC, JOSEPH, J.J. / 33261232 T-42-430 / AGNES HOVANEC / 3217 EDWARDS WAY / PGH. PA."
Small circular religious medal has text in Latin.
Historical NotesDog tags belonging to Joseph Hovanec. Hovanec served aboard the SS Marine Raven troop transport vessel during World War II.
Previous owner
Joseph Hovanec
Related person
Agnes Hovanec
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1847-1969
1944-1945
1847-1969
c. 1942
c. 1963
1939-1945
1943-1945
1941-1945
1917-1918