dog tags
Military neck metal
Dog tags are metal identification tags worn on a chain around the neck by military personnel, stamped with name, serial number, blood type, and other vital information.
The tags help identify casualties in combat.
The term extends to any similar ID tags, including those worn by pets: The dog's tags jingled as she ran.
Identifying word for someone
- blood typeRed cell antigen classification
- serial numberUnique alphanumeric product identifier
- stampedMarked by pressure
- embossedHaving raised design
engraved · stainless steel · chain · duplicate · worn · issued · standard-issue · regulation
Armed forces member
- armyOrganized land-based military
- marinesNaval infantry soldiers
- infantryGround combat troops
- combatArmed hostile engagement
deployment · uniform · platoon · battalion · regiment · medic · sergeant · lieutenant
Having dropped down
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- tributeOffering of respect
- honoringRecognizing with respect
sacrifice · cemetery · monument · taps · commemoration · keepsake · heirloom · valor
Neck encirclement
- engravedCut into surface
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- ownerHolder of title
- addressSpeak to formally
phone number · veterinarian · registration · lost pet · personalized · aluminum · hanging · jingling
name
Identifying word for someone
- blood typeRed cell antigen classification
- serial numberUnique alphanumeric product identifier
- stampedMarked by pressure
embossed · engraved · stainless steel · chain · duplicate · worn · issued · standard-issue · regulation · alphanumeric
soldier
Armed forces member
combat · deployment · uniform · platoon · battalion · regiment · medic · sergeant · lieutenant · captain
fallen
Having dropped down
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- tributeOffering of respect
honoring · sacrifice · cemetery · monument · taps · commemoration · keepsake · heirloom · valor · heroes
collar
Neck encirclement
address · phone number · veterinarian · registration · lost pet · personalized · aluminum · hanging · jingling · clip
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- chainLinked segments forming length
accessory · streetwear · punk · grunge · layered · vintage · replica · custom · personalized · statement piece
- military weararmy boots, army uniform, beret, camo, camo jacket
- D-DayD-Day, Normandy, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Gold Beach
- military clothingarmy uniform, combat uniform, dress uniform, service uniform, fatigues
- military recordsmilitary records, service records, after action report, military rosters, military archives
- military surplusarmy surplus, navy surplus, surplus store, surplus stores, surplus goods
- 1940sWWII, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Normandy, VE Day
dog tagspassport
Government-issued travel credential
driver's license · birth certificate · social security card · national ID card · visa
dog tagsanonymity
Unknown identity state
unmarked grave · John Doe · namelessness · facelessness · incognito