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East Texas ‘Metal Detective’ reunites colonel’s dog tags with surviving family here

Col. Dan Merritt's dog tags are back in a place of honor thanks to another fortunate find by Steve Smith and his trusty metal detector. Gladewater's long-since proved to be fruitful territory for the Mabank treasure seeker and relic wrangler, and Smith's recent excursion was no exception. According to Gladewater Museum volunteer Kathy Shipp, "The...
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Gladewater Mirror broke the news in Gladewater, United States on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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