Tag, Identification
Object number2017.93.1 a,b
Date1917-1918
MediumMetal
Credit LineGIft of Barbara Pontello
DescriptionPair of dog tags. Each identification tag is circular flat silver metal disk.DimensionsDiameter x Depth (a): 1.375 × 0.125 in. (3.5 × 0.3 cm)Diameter x Depth (b): 1.375 × 0.125 in. (3.5 × 0.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a,b)
One side of each tag has imprinted number across center "1827781" and other side has imprinted text along the bottom edge "A. PONTELLO".
(b)
The second stamped letter "O" on "PONTELLO" also has an overlaid stamped "A".
Historical NotesWWI dog tags belonging to Antonio Pontello. Antonio Pontello of Horning, PA and his three sons, Alfred, Aldo, and Roy, served the Allied forces in various capacities during WWII. Antonio, an Italian immigrant and coal miner, was too old for the draft, so he served stateside as auxiliary military police patrolling the Allegheny Country Airport. Antonio’s three sons each served in the military: one as a pilot, one as a paratrooper, and one as infantry. His son Aldo, known as Norman, was a pilot in the European Campaign and flew multiple missions over Germany.
Previous owner
Antonio Pontello
Terms
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1917-1918
1918-1919
1939-1945
1935-1953
c. 1942
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
