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A HANDBOOK, FEDERAL BENEFITS
FOR VETERANS & DEPENDENTS, has been updated with the latest
data and is now available for $3.70, postpaid. The 96 page booklet
describes such VA benefits as medical care, education, compensation,
pension, life insurance, home loan guarantee, vocational rehabilitation and
burial assistance.
To obtain this booklet, send your check or money order in the amount of
$3.70 to:
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20402-9325
The Stock number to order is ISBN 0-16-036128. It can be ordered with a
credit card by dialing (202) 512-1800, or FAX 202-512-2250.
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TO OBTAIN YOUR SERVICE MEDALS
You can obtain all service medals you are entitled to by writing to:
National Personnel Records Center
Entitlement to Awards Division
9700 Page Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63132
You must write asking for the Medals to be issued to you and you must
include a copy of both sides of your discharge papers. This service is
available to all living veterans and the relatives of deceased veterans.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR VA BURIAL
BENEFITS
All veterans with discharges other than dishonorable, their spouses and
dependent children are eligible for burial in a VA Cemetery. The National
Cemetery Systems operates 114 cemeteries within the United States and Puerto
Rico. Those eligible for burial are also eligible for a Government provided
headstone or marker and Presidential Memorial Certificate.
Veterans and their dependents may apply for all VA benefits
by dialing 1-800-827-1000.
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1-800 NUMBER FOR VA GRAVE
INFORMATION
The DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS now has a TOLL FREE NUMBER where you can
inquire about headstones for veterans or other questions concerning the
grave marker program.
This system will greatly enhance the ability to get answers to customers
who need them quickly. By calling 1-800-697-6947 you can connect to the
VA's National Cemetery Systems, Office of Memorials Programs in Washington,
D.C. This line operates from 8 AM until 4:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday
through Friday.
Service representatives can now supply immediate information
about status of applications, headstones or marker delivery and general
information about the Memorial programs.
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SERVICE RECORDS
The National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO, is the office to
write to for any information regarding your WWII Service.
Their address is:
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
The Center holds the military personnel records of discharged and deceased
veterans of all services. It does not hold records
of persons still on active duty, in the National Guard or Reserves, or
living Army Retirees.
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DECK LOGS
The Naval Historical Center (DC) has custody of all deck logs for U.S. Naval
vessels through 1961. The logs are kept at:
Textual Reference Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
86O1 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone (301) 713-7250.
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VFW MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Once eligibility has been established, joining is easy. Dues are $20
for membership; submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
Mail to:
VFW Membership
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
e-mail: rowoldt@vfw.org
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Website
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AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
To become a member of The American Legion you must have served at least one
day of active military duty (dates posted AM website below) and have been
honorably discharged or still serving honorably. Dues are $20 for
annual membership in The American Legion.
American Legion Website
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