The VA estimated in 2023 that nationally there were around 20,298 unclaimed veterans waiting to be buried.
Maine veterans
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Family of late Mainer Ernest Brien receives medallion recognizing his valor during World War II
Brien’s family was presented with the Legion of Honor medal by the honorary consul of France in Maine, in recognition of the sacrifices that the Portland native and Army soldier made for France during the war.
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Posted inTimes Record
Bailey Islander and Vietnam-era veteran participates in Honor Flight
Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Minerva “Minnie” Vazquez, of Bailey Island, served in the military for more than 20 years. As a medic stationed in San Francisco during the Vietnam War, she cared for troops wounded in combat. Like many soldiers of the time, she encountered hostility from anti-war protesters. But on the last weekend […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Veteran couple to lead Westbrook’s Memorial Day parade
Nelson and Susan Graham have lived in Westbrook for a couple of decades.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Ceremony in Cape Elizabeth honors lives lost in sinking of WWII Navy vessel
A wreath is laid at the memorial to the USS Eagle, which was torpedoed off the coast 79 years ago.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Protect Maine veterans from financial scams, fraud
I’ve sponsored a bill to clarify the benefits claims process and make it more secure.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine panel seeks help for National Guard members exposed to harmful chemicals
Agent Orange and other powerful herbicides were used near the Gagetown military base in New Brunswick starting in the 1960s.
Posted inTimes Record
Lawmakers advance plan to name Arrowsic highway after Vietnam War veteran
Merwin Delano Jr., who grew up in Arrowsic, was 18 years old when he was killed fighting in Vietnam.
Posted inMaine
World War II veteran from Winslow celebrates 102nd birthday
Lionel Duquette is believed to be one of the oldest veterans in Maine and among the less than 1% of World War II veterans still living.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign places vets in well-paid jobs
The 2023 campaign surpassed the goal of 100 hires in 100 days set by Mills administration.