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Presidential Memorial Certificate
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Engraved presidential certificate honoring an eligible Veteran or Reservist.
How to get help
Apply online, submit VA Form 40-0247 and supporting documents by mail, upload them through QuickSubmit, deliver them to a VA regional office, or fax them. A death certificate and military discharge records can speed processing.
Who this service helps
The Veteran or Reservist must be eligible for burial in a national cemetery, and the requester must be next of kin, a family member, a close friend, or an authorized service representative for a qualifying requester.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide; available to eligible residents of the listed West Texas counties.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
About this service
VA issues Presidential Memorial Certificates signed by the current president to honor the military service of eligible deceased Veterans and Reservists.
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