Description: Original unusual pair WWII US Navy Dog Tags for John R. Lewis with one being an standard oval dog tag and the other an Army notched dog tag both with T-44 dates for 1944. Oval tag has a scratched in Lt (Lieutenant) and is engraved John R. Lewis 102375 T-1-44 O USNR P and the notched tag is punched with John Robert Lewis Lieut. USNR 102375 Type O T 1-1-44 P both indicating a Lt. in the Navy blood type O, Tetanus 1944 and Protestant. Tags were obtained locally in San Diego and likely belonged to John "Jack" Lewis of Coronado who retired as a Commander in the Navy. He served aboard a sub chaser early in the war and later YMS-49 (minesweeper) as XO and eventually Commanding Officer seeing action off of Guadalcanal where the minesweeper and 6 landing ships were attacked by 57 Japanese planes downing 3 of them and Tarawa where the minesweeper engaged the Japanese shore guns and rescued personal from a coastal ship. Commander Lewis' full history can be found online at Rutgers WWII oral histories and Coronado Avenue of Heroes tributes. Dog tags are used having light scratches, spots of toning and some wear from use being in overall very good condition (please see photos of both sides for best description). Neat Dog Tags with good history behind them for a collection. Seller does combine shipping on items. US buyer pays shipping via First Class Mail parcel with tracking and International Buyers pay shipping and handling based upon a 4 ounce package via International First Class Mail Package service. Please see my other listings for more patches, and other military items and ask me any questions. Please note, seller is not responsible for any import fees and / or charges levied by your country or post office for handling (UK has an L8.00 handling fee now for items that go to Customs). Nor will the seller change or alter the customs label for a buyer. Thank you in advance for understanding this. geeindustry
Price: 125 USD
Location: La Mesa, California
End Time: 2025-01-07T00:57:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
