GOVERNMENT HEADSTONE OR MARKER FOR YOUR CIVIL WAR ANCESTOR

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker to mark the unmarked grave of an eligilbe veteran to any cemetery around the world.

When burial is in a private cemetery, an application form 40-1330 must be submitted by the next of kin, funeral directory or cemetery representative.

Headstone and Marker Information Online.

Forms can be obtained at any VA regional office or by calling 1-800-827-1000. All completed appliations should be mailed to: Memorial Programs Service (403), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420-0001

Forms can be obtained from the Hawkins County Veterans Service Office at the Courthouse in Rogersville, Tennnessee.

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