 Relic hunters find "dog tags" at Antietam
A tag line in history for Antietam soldier
By Richard E. Clem Quote: |
Cpl. William H. Secor was the only member of the 2nd Vermont Infantry killed at the Battle of Antietam. At the time of death, he was carrying two ID discs better known today as "dog tags." One of the objects eventually found its way to California and in 1955 arrived at the Vermont Historical Society in Montpelier. Thirty-six years later, the author of this article removed Secor's second ID tag from the sacred soil of Antietam. These two artifacts once owned by the young corporal provided background for the following story
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