How Do I Apply For A Headstone or Marker For A U.S. Veteran?

According to the Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, 2005 Edition, you must take the following steps:

1. Complete VA Form 40-1330, Application for Standard Government Headstones or marker for Installation in a Private or State Veterans Cemetary
2. Include a copy of the veteran's military service discharge document
3. Send both to the following:
   Memorial Programs Service (402E)
   Department of Veterans Affairs
   810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
   Washington, D.C. 20420-0001

Note that you can also fax these documents to them using the number 800-455-7143. Also, VA instructs that you DO NOT send original documents, such as the veteran's discharge doc. Instead, copy them as these documents WILL NOT be returned to you.

If you should have any questions regarding this issue, go to www.cem.va.gov.

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