What is the process to request a correction to a grave marker in a national cemetery?

2022-03-11T20:17:04-05:00

My father passed away last year, he was a Paratrooper and served in West Germany in the 1960's during the Vietnam Era, his grave marker reads (Vietnam) He never served there, it was placed because of the war era my mother was told. I am proud of my Cold War service, he was as well. I placed on the grave marker application (PARATROOPER) Vietnam is wasting space on this marker.
Back in the Day PARATROOPER meant something. Even today in Europe the 82nd and 101 Airborne units were sent first to Poland. This was done because Europe all of Europe respects Paratroopers.
Is there a way to address the grave marker request with national cemetery system?

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Mar 11 at 2022 8:43 PM

2022-03-11T20:43:52-05:00

LTC Private RallyPoint Member My condolences on the loss of your father. I would contact whoever is in charge of the cemetery where he is laid to his final rest and see what they say. They should be able to give you some guidance. Good Luck!

Response by LTC David Brown made Mar 11 at 2022 8:52 PM

2022-03-11T20:52:53-05:00

May your Father Rest In Peace . I am sorry at the passing of your father, may God grant you peace.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2022 9:15 PM

2022-03-11T21:15:56-05:00

LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sorry for the loss of your Dad... may he continue to Rest In Peace in the presence of his God. You may want to contact the Funeral Home or whomever oversaw the ordering & placement. A local Veterans Service Officer may be of assistance.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2022 1:55 PM

2022-03-13T13:55:48-04:00

My condolences to you and your family.

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Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Mar 15 at 2022 3:48 PM

2022-03-15T15:48:49-04:00

Won't happen. What you are envisioning is an entirely new marker. VA is not going to accommodate. Someone requested the Viet Nam marking.

Response by PFC Floyd Cope made Mar 17 at 2022 8:54 PM

2022-03-17T20:54:48-04:00

Sorry for your loss, the website will help you
https://www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/

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