WW2 Dog Tag Found in Fox hole on Guam. Help me build a profile.

[Ammoman]

Here is his headstone.



The 3rd Marine Regiment (infantry), 3rd Marine Division
Maybe a group of vets still active and possible info.



Gallatin County News is the newspaper of Warsaw, KY. Maybe contact a reporter there, Bourbon and/or Louisville? Great feel-good story just waiting to hit the press!



Russ

Great idea! I just sent a message. I don't have access to most of the sites that have the information that might lead to a living relative.
Thank you!

 

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[Russoca]

Here's a thought:

If anyone is near the Zarchary Taylor Nat'l Cemetery, perhaps they'd let you see the OQMG Form 315. On page 1, post #5 there is an interment card that specifies this form was returned buy next of kin. The OQMG (Office of the Quarter Master General) Form 315 would have some good info on there. Seeing how this is pretty old and wanting to return property, perhaps a sympathetic clerk may help.

Russ

 

[Russoca]

Ammoman -

Any news or update?

 

[Gare]

PFC William Henry Dale (1925-1944) - Find a Grave...

World War II soldier combat death in the Pacific arena.Remains returned from Marianas Islands, Guam on April 12, 1948.His name is on the Asan Bay Overlook Memorial Wall.This Wall contains the names of 1,880 U.S. servicemen who died in the 1941 defense of Guam against the attacking Japanese armed...

www.findagrave.com

 

[The Rebel]

Good for you in your quest to return his tags! Perhaps the Local VFW can help. Looing forward to updates.

 

[Ammoman]

Ammoman -

Any news or update?

I contacted the newspaper for help but nobody was interested in helping. For now the best info I have on locating a relative is what has been posted here.
Still looking. Hopefully I will be able to find a next of kin but it looks grim at the moment

 

[Gare]

His father was Henry Francis Dale. Born 1897.

He had an older brother Charles Breckenridge Dale. Born 1921. Died 1997.

I APPLAUD you for your research and thank you 111

 

[Ammoman]

Another possible source of info:

Gallatin County Historical Society


Russ

Thank you! i just sent an Email to the gallatin county historical society.
Fingers crossed.

 

[Upnorth42]

History usually only remembers the name of the higher ups in the military.

Really cool of you to put the effort in to make a soldiers history continue on. Maybe some day some relative will stumble across this thread with a google search.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

Could this help?https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryu...40c997e1ae&_phsrc=Uzo8&_phstart=successSource
if you are unable to access it, here’s the info.

Name:	William Dale Jr
Age:	15
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1925
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Birthplace:	Kentucky
Marital Status:	Single
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Home in 1940:	Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky
Map of Home in 1940:	Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky
Street:	Clark Sta Road, Road 148
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky
Residence in 1935:	Simpsonville
Sheet Number:	6A
Attended School or College:	Yes
Highest Grade Completed:	Elementary school, 8th grade
Income Other Sources:	No
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship William Dale 45 Head Pauline Dale 44 Wife Frances Dale 19 Daughter William Dale Jr 15 Son

 

[Gare]

I have had good contacts while returning dog tags. The last 2 I tried to return I got very negative replys from the Tag holders relatives. Just be ready !!!

 

[Ammoman]

Could this help?https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryu...40c997e1ae&_phsrc=Uzo8&_phstart=successSource
if you are unable to access it, here’s the info.

Name:	William Dale Jr
Age:	15
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1925
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Birthplace:	Kentucky
Marital Status:	Single
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Home in 1940:	Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky
Map of Home in 1940:	Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky
Street:	Clark Sta Road, Road 148
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Simpsonville, Shelby, Kentucky
Residence in 1935:	Simpsonville
Sheet Number:	6A
Attended School or College:	Yes
Highest Grade Completed:	Elementary school, 8th grade
Income Other Sources:	No
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship William Dale 45 Head Pauline Dale 44 Wife Frances Dale 19 Daughter William Dale Jr 15 Son

Yes thank you! this helps alot. I did not know he had a sister.

 

[Ammoman]

I have had good contacts while returning dog tags. The last 2 I tried to return I got very negative replys from the Tag holders relatives. Just be ready !!!

Yes people are strange. I have returned items to people in the past with the same results. But for me, the story ends and its up to the family to do as they wish with the item.

 

[Gare]

Yes people are strange. I have returned items to people in the past with the same results. But for me, the story ends and its up to the family to do as they wish with the item.

VERY WELL SAID Ammoman thanks for your input

 

[Gare]

Ammoman have you had any updates ?

 

[Ammoman]

Ammoman have you had any updates ?

Its been some time since I found any info on Pvt Dale. A few days ago I posted pictures of a few ww2 relics I had and, in that post I mentioned the dog tag. By chance, a young Marine stationed in NC saw my post and hit me up on messenger. Below are some of the things he found.
We now have a picture of the cemetery he was initially buried in on Guam before he was taken back to Kentucky after the war.
He joined the Marines only 1 month after his 17th birthday and very soon after basic training was given a summery court marital for sleeping on watch. Not the best way to start a military career but a minor infraction that would not have hurt his career.
Although we know he died of his wounds, it was interesting to find out he was shot in the chest. This was also his first time in combat.

Considering all the information gathered in this thread over the past couple years, I feel certain PFC Dale does not have any close living relatives. That said, I will consider distant relatives and other options if necessary.

 

[Gare]

AMOMAN you did a good job THANK you for ALL YOUR EFFORTS in this matter

 

[Blackfoot58]

Here is his headstone.



The 3rd Marine Regiment (infantry), 3rd Marine Division
Maybe a group of vets still active and possible info.



Gallatin County News is the newspaper of Warsaw, KY. Maybe contact a reporter there, Bourbon and/or Louisville? Great feel-good story just waiting to hit the press!



Russ

Yes. The American Legion for that area should have some idea. Also, I’ve always considered “soldier” and Army term. It could cause confusion when dealing with the USMC. I strongly applaud your efforts. I pray that you are successful. Good luck! 🇺🇸

 

[Gare]

Have you been in touch with any of his relatives ?

 

[Ammoman]

Have you been in touch with any of his relatives ?

I have not. Still looking for a good lead on a living relative. At this moment, i am pretty sure he has nobody close.