Dog Tag of Joseph Marlow

Name/Title

Dog Tag of Joseph Marlow

Description

An oxidized dog tag engraved with "Marlow, J.; 404772; Type -A- T.7; 42 USMCR".

Use

Worn as a part of a military uniform and used as a way to display the wearer's name and information for others to view or identify.

Context

This set of dog tag belonged to Sgt. Joseph Marlow, USMCR. Sgt. Marlow served aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13), but perished during the March 19th, 1945, attack against the aircraft carrier.

Collection

USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8

Acquisition

Accession

1996.00004

Source or Donor

USS FRANKLIN CV-13 Museum Association, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

August 6, 2025