Sharon, and/or Anthony, Thank you for passing along the information on grave stones and posting to the NYFingerLakes list. I was so surprised by the very detailed information, which you provided, that I just want to ask for confirmation: you posted,... I am offering my summary, please correct me if I am wrong: That if anyone is able to prove a veteran of the Civil War or War of 1812 is buried in a particular location and there is no head stone, ... one may be provided by the federal government. All that needs to be done is fill out the form from. The Department of Veterans Affairs will give you a form VA FORM 40-1330 to fill out. The stone is at no cost to you but you must set it yourself. If you are elderly or can not set the stone the Sons of Union Veterans or Sons of Confederate Veterans I am sure would help. I have a couple of questions, if you or anyone knows the answers, I would be greatful.. What are the dimensions of the stones? How is it decided what goes on the stone? What proof or ducumentation is required? What wars or which era veterans are eligible for a free grave stone from the federal gov't? I may want to take advantage of this and I'm certain that many others will. I had not known about this program. I will cc the NY-Military list on this message Thank you again for the infomation, and if you could expand provide more information I and others will apprecaite it. Mike Burnett mwburne@aol.com NY-Military-L