A WORLD War Two dog tag discovered in South Cumbria by a teen has finally been reunited with the owner's family.

Max Hazlehurst, from Askam, was walking with his family on Black Combe last month when he found a dog tag belonging to William Earnest Wills, an officer in the Royal Australian Airforce who trained in the area during the war.

The 13-year-old, who attends Ulverston Victoria High School, returned the dog tag to Mr Wills’ family in Perth and, three weeks later, it has finally arrived.

The dog tag is especially important to Mr Willis' three daughters, Sharon, Lauri and Jan, after their dad died aged 43 while working in the mining industry

Sharon Whiteford said: "As a family we are thrilled to finally have the tag in our possession especially for Lauri and myself who didn’t get to spend a long time with our dad.

"It’s very special to us and it couldn’t have been found by a nicer person than Max.

"We have such a connection with him and his family it’s almost like it was meant to be.

"We are hoping in a few years we can get together and meet them all when they come to Australia."

Max said: "It feels really good that it's made it back to Australia safety.

"It was what we wanted and it's something they can remember him by because they don't have very much which is nice."

Max' mum, Catriona Hazlehurst, said the family are 'really pleased' the dog tag has arrived safe and sound.

She said: "We've all been a bit of a nervous wreck tracking its progress.

"Everything happens for a reason and we believe the tag is meant to be back home at this time.

"They're such a lovely family and we've really connected with them - it's brought our two families close together which is a real bonus."