Unclaimed veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson Cemetery
The remains of five previously unclaimed veterans were laid to rest at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Missing WWII airman laid to rest at Fort Jackson Cemetery
Nephews of Lieutenant Harris honored the airman and shared memories of their ancestor.
“Wreaths Across America” to recognize thousands of Veterans on December 14th
Governor Henry McMaster is proclaiming December as “Wreaths Across America Month” — recognizing a group that’s dedicated to honoring our Veterans throughout the country and across South Carolina.
Six Unclaimed Veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Service members are considered unclaimed if they’ve outlived their known relatives and friends — or become estranged from their loved ones.
Unclaimed Korean War Veteran laid to rest at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery
He passed away at a nursing home in Sumter County, and is considered an unclaimed Veteran — having outlived his relatives. And likewise, no photograph is available of Hysner to share.
“You are not forgotten” — Fort Jackson National Cemetery holds Unclaimed Veterans service
“Everyone of these regardless of background, regardless of race, creed, color, whatever. We are brothers and sisters. We all have served and we all wrote the same check. Some of them got cashed. Mine has yet to be,” Field says.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery holds Memorial Day service
Brigadier General Jason Kelly reminded those in attendance of the numbers of Americans lost to war — with over 400,000 Americans killed in World War II, over 58,000 in the Vietnam War, over 36,000 in the Korean War, over 4,500 in the War in Iraq, and over 2,400 during the War in Afghanistan.
6 unclaimed Veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Service members and Veterans from the Air Force, American Legion, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy came together for the ceremony.
Unclaimed veterans ceremony held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
The Chapin American Legion Post 193 held a ceremony today at Fort Jackson National Cemetery to honor the dedicated service given by three previously unclaimed veterans.
The service honored U.S. Army Specialist Edward Linetty, U.S. Navy Seaman Dennis Hubble, and U.S. Army Private Nelson Human.
Fort Jackson’s Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony
“Their memories are etched in my soul. It’s something that I never forget and everyday I seek to be a better person to serve them and their families,” said Brigadier General Michaelis.
