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There are three operating veterans' cemeteries in Massachusetts. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cemetery located in Bourne, on Cape Cod is a national cemetery. In May 2001 the first Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery opened in Agawam. A second state cemetery opened in Winchendon in November 2004. Eligible veterans can be buried in state and federal cemeteries for free and spouses for a nominal fee.
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Various medals and certificates are available for men and women who served in the military.
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Veterans and family members can request copies of a veteran's military records through the Commonwealth's Military War Records Office or the National Personnel Records Center.
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Contact information on service organizations for veterans.
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The "Bay State Patriot" is a publication of the Department of Veterans' Services.
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The Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Green Hill Park, Worcester is given and dedicated by a grateful Commonwealth to the honor and sacrifice of all its citizens who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America 1955-1975
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Battleship Cove is home to the Massachusetts' official memorial to all Bay Staters killed in service to their nation during World War II.
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An up-to-date listing of Massachusetts servicemembers killed in action in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
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Your experiences in the military are interesting and valuable in preserving the memory of the nation. Please contact an organization specializing in oral history about recording your story.
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Population statistics on veterans.
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