Dog Tag
Photo credit: David Starke
Accession Number: T.2013.17.9
Dimensions: 1 in X 18 in
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 45.72 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 45.72 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Memorial Tribute Archive
Description
Black plastic tribute dog tag attached to a silver ball chain lanyard. The tag is inscribed with silver text that reads: "MY HERO | SPC Hartge Nicholas S. | IRAQ 5/14/07 ARMY | Rome City Indiana."
Black plastic tribute dog tag attached to a silver ball chain lanyard. The tag is inscribed with silver text that reads: "MY HERO | SPC Hartge Nicholas S. | IRAQ 5/14/07 ARMY | Rome City Indiana."
Historical Notes
Military tributes are among the items occasionally left at the reflecting pools of the 9/11 Memorial.
Army Spc. Nicholas S. Hartge died on May 14, 2007, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 9/11 had a profound effect on Hartge and ultimately led to his enlistment.
Military tributes are among the items occasionally left at the reflecting pools of the 9/11 Memorial.
Army Spc. Nicholas S. Hartge died on May 14, 2007, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 9/11 had a profound effect on Hartge and ultimately led to his enlistment.
