Burial of Veterans in California – California Globe

Burial of Veterans in California – California Globe

The Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 5, Article 2, deals with the burial of veterans and their dependents. Section 940 defines the term “veteran.” Section 940.5 defines the terms “burial” and “interment.” Section 941 states that Article 2 does not apply to soldiers, sailors, or marines who die in the national or State soldiers’ homes in this State. Section 942 requires the board of supervisors of each county to designate an hon…