Dog Tag of Gerald Hennesy

Name/Title

Dog Tag of Gerald Hennesy

Description

World War II era US Navy dog tag is made of a rounded metal with two holes punched out of either side. One side has a beaded chain with clasp attached. Info stamped on the metal details Gerald Hennesy's name and information. Information on the dog tag reads that Gerald Craft Hennesy, service number 176560, had a tetanus shot in June of 1943 and was in the US Navy Reserves as an Airman.

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

As a F4U Corsair fighter-bomber pilot in the Pacific, Gerald Hennesy flew almost 100 missions off the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10). He received the Air Medal for downing an enemy aircraft during a rescue mission for one of his fellow pilots.

Collection

Gerald Hennesy Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2023.33

Source or Donor

Theresa Hennesy

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Front face of dog tag

Transcription

GERALD CRAFT HENNESY 176560 T-6/43 USNR-A

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Update Date

July 23, 2025