Hello, A friend of mine found a dog tag on a beach here in France. Identifiaction details are: David MILLER MYER 285 52 68 USNR O T 12/43 P Could you tell me more about this, and may be a way to find the family of David MILLER MYER and give them back this dog tag ? Thanks.
LST 376 was sunk by a German surface boat on 9 Jun 1944. According to his Find-a-grave Memorial page, David Miller Myers was KIA on the same date. The following is from his grave marker: "David Miller Myers, Seaman First Class. Entered U.S.N.R. November 2 1948. Died in service of his country June 9 1944 at sea. His ship, the U.S.S. LST 376 was torpedoed by enemy E Boat in the English Channel Erroute, second mission to the Normandy Beach Head during invasion of Europe in World War II."
Hi, That's exactly what I found through Ancestry and find a grave. I'm trying to find members of his family now
Well, we were just answering the first part of your original question. Since his marker is in RIchland County, Ohio, you may want to try contacting: The Richland County Historical Society via Facebook or their website or maybe the Ohio Genealogical Society. They may have resources that aren't available online. Or you can try contacting the American Legion Auxiliary in Bellville, OH on their Facebook page.
Thank you for those contact points. I will contact them. Also, I found a David's second once removed cousin on ancestry. He worked hard on the Myers family tree. He sent me a picture from David with the Bellville football team. This is so moving to see the picture of a man who came on a french beach to fight for freedom... Thank you for your help