Category Archives: Missing Militaria – Now Found!

U.S. Serviceman Identified as Private Robert D. McCULLOUGH – from Fairfax Virginia

Posted on 30 May, 2010 by gary

The U.S. Army serviceman whose Identification Tag (colloquially referred to as ‘Dog Tags’ or ‘Meat Tags’) which was discovered in distant Papua New Guinea  has been positively  identified.  The dog tag was located by a Papuan elder, Annanius MONGAGI of … Continue reading →

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U.S. Serviceman’s Dog Tag (126th Infantry or 163rd Infantry) Found At Sanananda Battlefield

Posted on 29 May, 2010 by gary

An American Dog Tag, issued to a man who served in the United States Army (U.S. Army)  in New Guinea during World War 2  has been found at the battlefield near Sanananda village. Issued to an American G.I. in the … Continue reading →

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A Lonely Relic – N.Z.E.F. button found at ‘The Apex’ – Chunuk Bair

Posted on 13 December, 2009 by gary

   ”After dark we were marched most of a mile toward Suvla Bay and then inland.  We were told to be very quiet, not to rattle our equipment or rifles.  We didn’t know how near or far the Turks were.  … Continue reading →

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Missing Militaria – A Rare Find in Buna (Pattern. 15 Leather Equipment)

Posted on 25 January, 2009 by gary

For those who have read my “Battlefield Remnants” series of stories on the Kokoda Historical Website (www.kokodahistorical.com) you have learned that a trekker with a keen eye – may be fortunate enough to spot an artefact or two on the … Continue reading →

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