Hi Paul,
It's a wonderful thing you are doing for your GGrandfather. Contact "Sons
of Union Veterans" at
http://suvcw.org , They can put you in contact with a
local camp who may perform a ceremony for you.
Best
Richard Delman
----- Original Message -----
From: paul traylor <ptraylor(a)gateway.net>
To: <INPIKE-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 6:56 AM
Subject: VA, Am. Legion, Civil War Question
Good Morning,
I have a question about what is a proper dedication
burial ceremony for a Civil War Veteran. Could someone
that is an active VA, American Legion or Civil War
Reenactment answer the following question:
I located the grave of my GGrandfather at the Rose Hill
Cemetery in Newburgh, Indiana. There was no grave marker.
I obtained a form VA 40-1330 from the VA office in DC requesting
a maker. It will arrive in a few months.
My question is, since there was no maker of any kind, and no
indication that there was ever any recognition of his patronage
in the Civil War is there a ceremony or service that is appropriate
when the maker is in place.
I would appreciate a response,
Kind Regards,
Paul Traylor
Milwaukee, Wisconsin