If a Vet, try Dept of Defense for death, burial records and markers. John Philip Adams Texas [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Loretta Kelldorf Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 7:47 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Va. State Library question Do you know what mortuary buried him? They may have a copy of his separation document since the government will pay a small amount towards burial. If you are successful in getting a copy of that document, you can use it to apply at the post office for a commemorative flag. If nieces and nephews are the only living relatives of his, wouldn't they be legal heirs? Did he have a closer legal heir when he died? That person may have a copy of that document. Good luck! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sunshine49" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 2:01 PM Subject: [VA-HIST] Va. State Library question >I just received information from another group about records at the >Library of Virginia, "World War II Military Separation Notices Filed in >Virginia." On investigating, I found that only the veteran, legal heirs, >or other legal assignees can have access to these records. My uncle was in >the army, fought at D-Day, and never married. All of his siblings are also >gone. I have been trying to find out more, as I would like to get a >government issued tombstone for his grave at Oakwood Cemetery in Richmond. >Am I right in assuming that I am not qualified to have access to his >records? By this reading, no one can access his files, as all he has left >living are various nieces and nephews. > > Nancy > > ------- > I was never lost, but I was bewildered once for three days. > > --Daniel Boone > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions > at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html