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 Veteran
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.
Funeral held for unclaimed veterans Friday morning
A funeral for unclaimed veterans who died in Lexington County was held Friday morning. The funeral took place at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Those remembered were U.S. Army veterans Alan Bedell, Cephus Grate Jr. and Ricky Willie.
Hundreds gather to honor the life of an unclaimed veteran
Petty Officer Third Class James Miske lived in Columbia and served in Vietnam
A Navy veteran who had no family to claim him after his death had more than 500 people pay their respects to him.
