Genealogical Society aims to add veteran markings to McDonough cemetery

By Nefeteria Brewster nefeteria.brewster@rockdalecitizen.com
Sep 7, 2023
Sep 7, 2023 Updated Oct 10, 2024
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The McDonough Memorial Cemetery is located along Macon Street in McDonough.
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McDONOUGH — The history of McDonough is deep-rooted for most Henry County residents who have traveled from its downtown square to the site of the Camp Creek train wreck in 1900.

These are two of many connections that Amanda Beck finds during her monthly visits to McDonough Memorial Cemetery, located along Macon Street in McDonough. However, her ambitions stray from the various historical sites to find the graves of those who have offered their lives in serving the nation.

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A Government-furnished headstone is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the burial of fallen veterans, at no charge, upon request. The VA provides a government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death.
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