Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS

Historical information

Dog tags used for identification of soldier if killed or injured. Tied around neck and one taken off the body and other left on body. Belongs to a J.M. Foley V246507 (V346507?) although number not found in nominal roll.

Physical description

Metallic silver discs x 2 with identification of the soldier imprinted on them, tied onto a long piece of white string.

Inscriptions & markings

Imprinted on discs; "Foley J.M." & "V246507" and "RC" in centre. On other side is imprinted "04".

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