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« on: August 15, 2008, 02:22:50 PM »
My husband was a vet of the Navy *Iraq war* and was recently killed by a wreckless driver.My husband never mentioned to me what i should do after he died (since he was only 25) so im not quite sure what to do.I dont know who to contact other then the socical security office for me and our 2 daughters...and i need to know who to contact about geting him a headstone.Any help would be great on who i need to call and papers i need to find and have on hand from his service.Thank you!
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2008, 02:55:45 PM »
I am sorry to hear of your unfortunate loss. I guess the first thing you need to do is find a copy of his DD214.
Hopefully someone will know more and can give more information to help you.

One person who would most likely be a good contact would be your town or city's own Veteran's Service Officer - I think they usually work a few days of the week in the Town Hall, depending on the size of your town or city you might find one in a neighboring town if not in your own.

Good luck and my condolenses.
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2008, 03:56:46 PM »
I am so sorry about your loss.  When my sister in law went through this our local funeral home made the call to the veterans and got the information on the deceased veterans discharge, Form DD214, that enabled the deceased to have honor guard at the funeral.  As far as ordering a headstone, in my research for my sister in law it said to complete VA Form 40-1330, Application for Standard Government Headstone.  You may find useful info at www.militaryconnections.com/burial_main.cfm.   Again condolences in your loss.
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