This was a reply. -----Original Message----- From: Fossitt, Chris <ChrisF@communitypress.com> To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com <IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, May 14, 2001 4:00 PM Subject: RE: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Grave Stone Replacement >Craig, >You'll have to get an application (VA Form 40-1330) from: >Memorial Programs Service (403A) >Department of Veterans Affairs >810 Vermont Avenue, NW. >Washington, D.C. 20420-0001 > >Chris Fossitt > >> ---------- >> From: Craig Ayler >> Reply To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com >> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 6:34 PM >> To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Grave Stone Replacement >> >> Hello; >> >> I've just returned from a Genealogy search in DeWitt county in Illinois. >> One of the reasons for going there was to find the stone of Pvt Riley >> Aler, >> Co E, 20Th Ill Inf. I have a document that states that he was buried in >> DeWitt Cemetery in DeWitt Illinois. Having walked through the grounds, I >> spoke with the grounds keeper and he informed me that a number of years >> ago >> there was alot of vandalism. Apparently my GG Uncle fell victim. I was >> told by a local Civil War buff that I could order another stone for >> replacement. Does anyone know who I might contact for this? >> >> Also, during my search I ran across a grave marker of Pvt Abner McNier, Co >> G, 107Th Ill Inf. The marker only reads " Abner McNier, Co G 107 Ill >> Inf". >> Apparently he died at Woodsonville, Kentucky, July 13, 1863. If anyone >> knows this soldier, I would be happy to send the picture. >> >> Craig Ayler >> Aurora, CO >> Craig.Ayler@worldnet.att.net >> >> > >