David grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and spent his time as a boy playing sports, surfing, and getting lost in the woods. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1991 and recently retired after serving 20 years of service. David participated in numerous operations and served in the infantry and later as a senior operations planner.
David enjoys reading about US History and loves to spend time conducting research. He is an avid Civil War enthusiast and loves to visit the battlefields around his home in Virginia. He started metal detecting in 2005 and actually enjoys knocking on doors to ask for permission to hunt for relics on private property. David says “it only takes one land owner to give you permission to hunt. Put a Minelab in their hands, and you’ve made a friend for life. Just be sure to get your Minelab back when you leave!”
David’s best find so far is a fired Confederate cannon ball that was recovered with a spent fuse. It was still intact and lodged under a massive tree root. It was found on a construction site just one mile from a major engagement area. The massive iron sphere was professionally deactivated and cleaned.
Confederate cannon ball
Collection of Civil War relics
David also enjoys prospecting for gold and travels frequently to hunt for the illusive metal. As with hunting for Civil War relics, David enjoys the challenges of the hunt and the thrill of discovery, but especially enjoys conducting the detailed research. “It’s like putting together a giant puzzle, and that’s the best part of metal detecting and gold prospecting.”
Collection of Civil War relics
Welcome to Treasure Talk David!
Brenton O'Brien
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