Tag, Dog

Object/Artifact

-

Batavia Depot Museum

Name/Title

Tag, Dog

Entry/Object ID

2011.023.001a-b

Description

Objects are two identical metal dog tags, Held by a small metal bead cain. The tags were worn by Elmer Johnson during World War One. Elmer was the son of Abraham and Anna Johnson, who lived on 428 S. Water Street, in Batavia 1.375"w x 1.375"L

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1914 - 1918

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Tag, Dog

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Nametag

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Identification

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Military, War, World War I, World War I

Dimensions

Width

1-3/8 in

Length

1-3/8 in

Diameter

1-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Objects are two circular tags, with a diameter of 1.375". The chain itself has a length of 3.5"

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Johnson, Elmer

Person or Organization

Clark, Margie

Exhibitions

Notes

Exhibit Start: 2026-03-01
To Secure These Rights

Updated By

Kate Garrett

Update Date

September 2, 2026