World war 1 dog tag?

[TejasDigger]

I found this a while back on a baseball field. I know it's a dog tag but am trying to figure out from which war?

 

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[AU Seeker]

WW 1 and up to just before WW2 when the oblong dog tag was issued.

HISTORY OF THE DOG TAG

https://www.armydogtags.com/a_History.php

http://www.id-ideas.com/hdqters/dogtags.html

 

[CRUSADER]

Research the guy & get the answer, I had one similar, but can't remember which War (WWII I think??)

 

[Subterranean]

Looks nearly identical to my great grandfather's WW1 dog tag. Yours has a "pre-social security" service number. Have you found out anything about Private John W. Mayo, of Company E of the 131st Field Artillery? Cool find, congrats. Sub

 

[TejasDigger]

Research the guy & get the answer, I had one similar, but can't remember which War (WWII I think??)

I tried researching the guy but couldn't find anything. I found some John Mayo's, but don't think any were him. I would like to give it to his family if I could.

 

[TejasDigger]

Looks nearly identical to my great grandfather's WW1 dog tag. Yours has a "pre-social security" service number. Have you found out anything about Private John W. Mayo, of Company E of the 131st Field Artillery? Cool find, congrats. Sub

Thanks. I tried, but had no luck. There's several John Mayos. I just couldn't find this one.

 

[CRUSADER]

I tried researching the guy but couldn't find anything. I found some John Mayo's, but don't think any were him. I would like to give it to his family if I could.

Totally understand that, in fact anything I might have a slim chance of returning, I would try. If I knew the research routes to help you I would, so I hope others will, if they can?

 

[cw0909]

some links,hope they help, i thought someone had put up a link once to
find/search enlistment #s

https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/World_War_I_United_States_Military_Records,_1917_to_1918
World War I Records
World War I Draft Registration Records

 

[uglymailman]

You might try some of the external links at the bottom of this page.
36th Infantry Division (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 131st Field Art. was part of the 36th Div.
Texas Military Museum and the 36th Div. Historian might be of help. Looks like they're down your way. Good luck.

 

[cti4sw]

I tried researching the guy but couldn't find anything. I found some John Mayo's, but don't think any were him. I would like to give it to his family if I could.

Contact the VA, they should be able to help you.

 

[nhbenz]

I think that would be Battery E, rather than Company E. There is an excerp here 2/3 of the way down, Nov 2, 1917, that mentions a John Mayo in the correct outfit, but doesn't really tell us much; Robertson County Texas TXGenWeb

Added; well, this tells his age (not date of birth though) scroll down to M: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txrober2/graham_chapter3.htm

 

[Mackaydon]

The 131st Field Artillery unit (3-inch guns) was formed in Waco, Texas. You might start by communicating with the VFW and American Legion in that town, sending them a pic of the tag and telling them of your desire to deliver the tag to the next of kin (since there are no USA living survivors of that war).
Don......

 

[TejasDigger]

I think that would be Battery E, rather than Company E. There is an excerp here 2/3 of the way down, Nov 2, 1917, that mentions a John Mayo in the correct outfit, but doesn't really tell us much; Robertson County Texas TXGenWeb

Added; well, this tells his age (not date of birth though) scroll down to M: Robertson County Texas TXGenWeb

Cool. I bet that is him. Says he's from Hearne Tx and that's a couple hours from me.

 

[TejasDigger]

Thanks for all the info everyone!

 

[Wildcat1750]

Cool find!

 

[cw0909]

some links,hope they help, i thought someone had put up a link once to
find/search enlistment #s

https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/World_War_I_United_States_Military_Records,_1917_to_1918
World War I Records
World War I Draft Registration Records

adding to list
US Army WWI Serial Number Reference Guide
© Gary Mitchell
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=us%20army%20ww1%20serial%20number%20reference%20guide%20pdf&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usmilitariaforum.com%2Fforums%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcore%26module%3Dattach%26section%3Dattach%26attach_id%3D329361&ei=SnvcUKOnHIrS9ATwroGwBw&usg=AFQjCNH1cwAuAYtc--FVZjhvgI9jKMIBhQ&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.eWU
United States World War I Draft RecordsEdit This Page
https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/United_States_World_War_I_Draft_Records
extras,not dog tag
us army rank and insignia identification ww1 - Parker Hannah
http://parkerhannah.com/HANNAHOlanWW1DraftForm/U.S.ARMY RANK AND INSIGNIA IDENTIFICATION WW1.pdf
[PDF]
Survey of US Army Uniforms - US Army Center Of Military History
http://www.history.army.mil/html/museums/uniforms/survey_uwa.pdf

 

[Mackaydon]

Living in Hearne and enlisting in Waco, only about 60 miles away (straight up Route 6) makes sense.
You might call the Norwood Cemetery in Hearne and ask if he's buried there: (979) 279-6475
Don.....

 

[Kace]

Look Up "ANGELOS ANGELS". It's A Group that reunites Dog Tags to the Servicemen or Family. Very Great Site! Tags that are found all over the world even. I found my Grandfathers Uncle's WW1 Dog Tag on EBAY of ALL PLACES!! It had been bought at a Garage Sale Several States Away. No idea how it got there. He was KIA in France. Strange but Blessed Story. It's Home Now.

 

[Old Pueblo]

WW1 era, from the Mexican Revolution/World War I times in the Southwest. Awesome find.