Lori, I would look into the headstone if I were you. I only speak from experience, but my brother served in the Army but didn't have combat duty and his sons said they could get a stone for him. But, they procrastinated long enough that my father got impatient and bought one since he and my mother will be in the same plot and it is large enough to put all their names on it. My brother served in the early 60's. We had a Veteran's presentation at his burial, so I would think if he was qualified for that he would be qualified for the headstone. Doesn't hurt anything to look into it. Joan Williams Lori Nichols wrote: >Hi Ann, > >How are you? I've been missing the lists so much, as I'm in the middle >of moving and trying to get my house on the market. I sure will be glad >when things calm down. > >I'm trying to catch up on some of the mailing list news, and ran across >the conversation on the headstones. > >My grandfather served in the Navy, stationed in Illinois during WW1, but >did NOT participate in combat. Do you know if >he would be entitled to a headstone? Because if he is, I need to do >something, as there are no markers on >his grave at all. (Boy, what a gift to my Dad that would be, as he >always wanted a stone for his parents, but never >could afford it. Once he attempted, but they wanted thousands of dollars >in back "perpetual fees" before they'd >approve a stone!) > >Thanks much! > >Lori > > >On Fri, 27 May 2005 16:26:05 EDT AnnBergelt@aol.com writes: > > >>Actually, >> >>I think their service just has to be proven to entitle them to a >>headstone >>(note: this may not be completely without charge). >> >>Ann >> >> >>==== OHHAMILT Mailing List ==== >>~ SUBJECT LINES ~ >>Think about it!! A picture's worth 1000 words; a Subject Line more! >>The >>4 W's: Who? What? When? and Where? Don't leave home without 'em! >> >>============================== >>Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >>ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >>http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> > >Lori Nichols >Researching: MCBRIDE, HOLAHAN, MARTIN, RYAN, QUIGLEY, LEE, MCCLOUD, >STEFANAC, BASIC > > >==== OHHAMILT Mailing List ==== >~~ The List GOLDEN RULE ~~ >Keep to genealogy, history, anything ancestor that pertains to Hamilton >County. ...Positively *NO* selling or OFF TOPIC announcements or >messages. If you're unsure, email the List Mom first at: >OHHAMILT-admin@rootsweb.com > >============================== >View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find >marriage announcements and more. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > > >