What documents do I need to provide verification of eligibility for interment (ground burial)?
For decorated honorably discharged veterans, a copy of the last discharge document and a copy of the order awarding the decoration-if the decoration is not listed on the discharge document is required. For former prisoners of war, a copy of the last discharge document and an official document that confirms the former POW status. For active duty personnel, an active duty statement is required. For veterans retired from active duty, no documentation is required unless your military retirement has been combined with your civil service retirement-a copy of your retirement order and last discharge document is required. For veterans retired from the Reserves, a copy of a discharge document that verifies active military service performed (other than for training). For those veterans who have held Executive Level I and II positions in the federal government and/or federal elective office, a copy of the last discharge document is required.
