Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Contact: Kimberly Hubbard
(512) 463-9582
media@glo.texas.gov
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PRESS RELEASE — Mar 10, 2023

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KILLEEN — On Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Specialist David Spencer Wilcox. Born on February 2, 1956, Specialist Wilcox served from September 1974 to September 1976. Specialist Wilcox received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
 
Unaccompanied burial of veteran David Willcox
 
Specialist Wilcox is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Army Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Killeen community are encouraged to attend.

Specialist Wilcox will receive military honors. If no next-of-kin is present at the burial, a Veterans Land Board Representative will accept the United States flag on his behalf. 

The Texas Veterans Land Board works with the local communities and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure that NO Veteran is EVER left behind.
 
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