Lawrence County, Ohio Genealogy and History

How to Obtain a Free Soldier's Monument

For Civil War Soldiers, under the Soldiers name, find the Regiment and Unit in the "Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers", or go online.
Get a copy of the registration card from the Recorder's Office at the courthouse. If there is no registration card at the Recorder's Office, make a copy of the page from the "Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers".
For other wars, send a copy of the Soldier's discharge. Do not send original copy.
Fill out Form 40-1330 obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs online or from the courthouse.
Attach a copy of the Registration card or the "Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers" with the soldiers information. If you need help on filling out the Form 40-1330, go here.
Contact the cemetery's caretaker or township trustee to sign the letter, if desired.
Send the letter back to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Their address is:
After the monument arrives, check for damage and make sure spelling and dates are correct.
Kinds of monuments with pictures are here.

Other tips:

	Be sure to keep a copy of all material sent.
	The form letter must include a row, plot, or section where the soldier is buried. If there is no other way to find it, make one up.
	Check with your local monument company, sometimes they will donate a monument, listing all the veterans.

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