No Veteran Forgotten
Ensuring every veteran grave is marked now and in the future
Every man or woman who has served in the military deserves the respect and gratitude of all Americans for their dedication to our country.The final resting places of these heroes should be marked to acknowledge their military service and sacrifice.
Currently there are many veteran graves with no indication of their military service.It is our goal to mark these graves, without expense to their families.
The Veteran’s Grave Marker Project is working to ensure research is completed to locate veteran graves.Our goal is to work with all cemeteries to mark every veteran’s grave, both now and in the future.
Discovery Process
The discovery process involves searching for records online at FindAGrave, Genealogy Bank, Ancestry, Fold3, Portage County court records, and multiple other sources.
When an unmarked grave is located, a veteran’s military discharge record (DD214) is requested. Once received, the necessary documentation is submitted to the Veterans Administration to request a marker.
The VA then creates a 24”x12” bronze or granite marker with the veteran’s name, birth and death date, service branch, military rank, and if served during wartime.
When the marker arrives at the designated cemetery, the Veteran’s Grave Marker Project will pay the cost of installation.In some cases, there is no headstone so the military marker may be the only identification on the grave.
Fundraisers
Through fundraisers, we are raising money to support this project.
Please consider visiting a local cemetery, using the FindAGrave App on your phone to upload photos and GPS for existing graves.That is the first step to mark a veteran’s grave and honor their service.
If you are interested in volunteering or supporting the Veteran’s Grave Marker Project, please contact:
Christine Untrauer
Veteran’s Grave Marker Project, a 501(c)(3)
957 Murray Ave. Ravenna, OH 44266
440-263-4390
vgmproject.org
Facebook: Veteran’s Grave Marker Project
EIN: 39-2110266