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Tattooed in Lieu of Dog Tags: The Identity of Capt. B. Frank Hean

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Edward S. Alexander

New Years Day, 1896. The Melbourne, Australia suburb of St. Kilda. A man enjoying a beachside walk noticed a body lying beside the road, a glittering object clasped in its right hand. Walking over he found the man bleeding from … Continue reading →

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