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Specifically regarding the Army and the National Guard, conversation came up on how to properly mark a gravestone or plate for a Soldier of the National Guard.
Ultimately I suppose it's whatever the family wants to put as it's their Soldier, their family member; but the question was asked and I'm not sure how to answer it.
My thought was the following:
FIRST MIDDLE LAST
RANK - SERVICE BRANCH
WAR / CONFLICT SERVED
BIRTH YEAR - DEATH YEAR
So in this case the veterans branch is Army, and their component is National Guard. So I suggested put U.S. ARMY as the Branch following the rank and then somewhere on the stone or plate put the Army National Guard insignia.
As I said in my opinion it's ultimately up to the family, but if you have any ideas or resources on the matter I'm open to listening.
Ultimately I suppose it's whatever the family wants to put as it's their Soldier, their family member; but the question was asked and I'm not sure how to answer it.
My thought was the following:
FIRST MIDDLE LAST
RANK - SERVICE BRANCH
WAR / CONFLICT SERVED
BIRTH YEAR - DEATH YEAR
So in this case the veterans branch is Army, and their component is National Guard. So I suggested put U.S. ARMY as the Branch following the rank and then somewhere on the stone or plate put the Army National Guard insignia.
As I said in my opinion it's ultimately up to the family, but if you have any ideas or resources on the matter I'm open to listening.
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SPC (Join to see) It would be best to check with the cemetery where the burial will take place for their requirements.
https://www.cem.va.gov/faq.asp#2
https://www.cem.va.gov/faq.asp#2
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