Dolly, Here is some information for you from the National Cemetery Website (http://www.cem.va.gov/bbene/eligible.asp): Persons Eligible for Burial in a VA National Cemetery VA
national cemetery directors have the primary responsibility for
verifying eligibility for burial in VA national cemeteries. A
determination of eligibility is usually made in response to a request
for burial in a VA national cemetery. VA Regional Offices will also
assist in determining eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery.
The toll-free number for the nearest VA Regional Office is
1-800-827-1000. a. Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) (1) Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who dies on active duty. Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC Washington DC | Virginia 888.970.0005 The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. |