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OMB Control No. 2900-0013

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Expiration Date: 3-31-2018

APPLICATION FOR UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine

uses (i.e., civil or criminal law enforcement, congressional communications, epidemiological or research studies, the collection of money owed to the United States, litigation in which the United States is a party or has an

interest, the administration of VA programs and delivery of VA benefits, verification of identity and status, and personnel administration) as identified in the VA system of records, 58VA21/22/28, Compensation, Pension,

Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records - VA, published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits. Giving us the veteran's SSN account information

is voluntary. Refusal to provide the veteran's SSN by itself will not result in the denial of benefits. VA will not deny an individual benefits for refusing to provide his or her SSN unless the disclosure of the SSN is required by

a Federal Statute of law in effect prior to January 1, 1975, and still in effect. The requested information is considered relevant and necessary to determine entitlement to benefits under the law. The responses you submit are

considered confidential (38 U.S.C. 5701). Information submitted is subject to verification through computer matching programs with other agencies.

RESPONDENT BURDEN: We need this information to determine eligibility for issuance of a burial flag to a family member or friend of a deceased veteran (38 U.S.C. 2301). Title 38, United States Code, allows us to ask

for this information. We estimate that you will need an average of 15 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and complete this form. VA cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid

OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at

www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain

. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.

IMPORTANT - Postmaster or other issuing official: Submit this form to the nearest VA regional office. Be sure to complete the stub at the bottom.

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 27- 2008, JUL 2012, WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FLAG RECIPIENT AND APPLICANT

2. MAIDEN NAME OR OTHER NAME(S) VETERAN USED WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY

(Print or type)

6. BRANCH OF SERVICE (Check box)

11. DATE OF BURIAL

ARMY NAVY

YES NO

MARINE CORPS

OTHER

(Specify)

SELECTED SERVICE COAST GUARD AIR FORCE

13. HAS DOCUMENTATION BEEN PRESENTED OR ATTACHED THAT SHOWS THE VETERAN MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?

(See Paragraphs C, D, and E of

the "Instructions")

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DECEASED VETERAN (Complete as much as possible)

(Information provided is considered essential when applying for other VA benefits.)

14A. NAME OF PERSON ENTITLED TO RECEIVE FLAG

15. REMARKS

4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER3. VA FILE NUMBER 5. MILITARY SERVICE NUMBER/SERIAL NUMBER

12. PLACE OF BURIAL

(Name of cemetery, city, and State)

8. DATE RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY (or

Selected Reserve)

9. DATE OF BIRTH

16. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

(Sign in INK)

10. DATE OF DEATH

17. ADDRESS OF APPLICANT

(Number and street or

rural route, city or P.O., and ZIP Code)

19. DATE SIGNED

PENALTY - The law provides that whoever makes any statement of a material fact knowing it to be false shall be punished by a fine, imprisonment, or both.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF FLAG (ONLY ONE FLAG MAY BE ISSUED FOR EACH DECEASED VETERAN)

I CERTIFY that the statements made in this document are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that the deceased veteran is eligible, in

accordance with the attached instructions, for issue of a United States flag for burial purposes, and such flag has not been previously applied for or furnished.

20. SIGNATURE OF PERSON RECEIVING FLAG (Sign in INK)

21. DATE FLAG ISSUED

FOR VA USE

22. NAME AND ADDRESS OF POST OFFICE OR OTHER FLAG ISSUE POINT

DATE NOTIFICATION

FORWARDED TO SUPPLY

STATION NUMBER

This stub is to be completed by the POSTMASTER or other issuing official. Upon receipt the VA Regional Office will detach and forward it to

the appropriate Supply Officer.

VA FORM 27-2008, MAR 2015

27-2008

NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF FLAG

DATE FLAG ISSUED

SIGNATURE OF POSTMASTER OR OTHER ISSUING OFFICIAL

ADDRESS OF POST OFFICE OR OTHER FLAG ISSUE POINT

1. FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST NAME OF VETERAN

(Print or type)

SEE INSTRUCTIONS

VA FORM

MAR 2015

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 27- 2008, JUL 2012,

WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.

18. RELATIONSHIP TO

DECEASED VETERAN

(If "No," explain in Item 15, "Remarks" (See paragraph E of the "Instructions"))

7. DATE ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY (or Selected

Reserve)

14B. RELATIONSHIP OF DECEASED VETERAN (See Paragraph F of the "Instructions")

14C. ADDRESS OF PERSON ENTITLED TO RECEIVE FLAG (Number and street or rural route, city or P.O., State and ZIP Code)

ISSUING POINT TELEPHONE NO.

14D. TELEPHONE NUMBER

INSTRUCTIONS

Note: The flag cannot be replaced if it is lost, destroyed, or stolen.

Additionally, a flag may not be issued after burial unless it was

impossible to obtain a flag in time to drape the casket or accompany the

urn before burial. If the next-of-kin or friend is requesting the flag after

the veteran's burial, he or she must personally sign the application and

explain in Item 15 "Remarks" the reason that prevented timely

application for a burial flag.

B. How do I apply for a burial flag?

Complete VA Form 27-2008, and submit it to a funeral director or a

representative of the veteran or other organization having charge of the

funeral arrangements or acting in the interest of the veteran. You may

get a flag at any VA regional office or U.S. Post Office. When burial is

in a national, State or military post cemetery, a burial flag will be

provided.

D. Who is not eligible for a burial flag? (Continued)

Persons who were discharged from World War I service prior

to November 12, 1918, on their own application or solicitation

by reason of being an alien, or any veterans discharged for

alienage during a period of hostilities.

Persons who served with any of the forces allied with the

United States in any war, even though United States citizens,

if they did not serve with the United States armed forces.

Persons inducted for training and service who, before entering

such training and service were transferred to the Enlisted

Reserve Corps and given a furlough.

Former temporary members of the United States Coast Guard

Reserve.

A. How can I contact VA if I have questions?

If you have questions about this form, how to fill it out, or about

benefits, contact your nearest VA regional office. You can locate the

address of the nearest regional office in your telephone book blue pages

under "United States Government, Veterans" or call 1-800-827-1000

(Hearing Impaired TDD line 1-800-829-4833). You may also contact

VA by Internet at https://iris.va.gov/

F. Who is eligible to receive a burial flag?

Only one flag may be issued for each deceased veteran. Generally, the

flag is given to the next-of-kin as a keepsake after its use during the

funeral service. The flag is given to the following person(s) in the order

of precedence listed:

surviving spouse

children, according to age

parents, including adoptive, stepparents, and foster parents

brothers or sisters, including brothers or sisters of half blood

uncles or aunts

nephews or nieces

others, such as cousins or grandparents

When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making

a request for it. If there is no living relative or one cannot be located, and

no friend requests the flag, it must be returned to the nearest VA facility.

C. Who is eligible for a burial flag?

Generally, veterans with an other than dishonorable discharge.

Note: This includes veterans who served in the Philippine

military forces while such forces were in the service of the U.S.

armed forces under the President's Order of July 26, 1941 and

died on or after April 25, 1951, and veterans who served in

the Philippine military services are eligible for burial in a

national cemetery.

Veterans who were entitled to retired pay for service in the

reserves, or would have been entitled to such pay but not for

being under 60 years of age.

Members or former members of the Selected Reserve

(Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Naval

Reserve; Air National Guard; or Army National Guard) who

served at least one enlistment or, in the case of an officer, the

period of initial obligation, or were discharged for disability

incurred or aggravated in line of duty, or died while a member

of the Selected Reserve.

D. Who is not eligible for a burial flag?

Veterans who received a dishonorable discharge.

Members of the Selected Reserve whose last discharge from

service was under conditions less favorable than honorable.

Peacetime veterans who were discharged before June 27, 1950

and did not serve at least one complete enlistment or incur or

aggravate a disability in the line of duty.

Veterans who were convicted of a Federal capital crime and

sentenced to death or life imprisonment, or were convicted of

a State capital crime and sentenced to death or life

imprisonment without parole, or were found to have committed

a Federal or State capital crime but were not convicted by

reason of not being available for trial due to death or flight to

avoid prosecution.

Discharged or rejected draftees, or members of the National

Guard, who reported to camp in answer to the President's call

for World War I service but who, when medically examined,

were not finally accepted for military service.

E. What documentation is required in order to receive a burial flag?

Provide a copy of the veteran's discharge documents that shows service

dates and the character of service, such as DD Form 214, or verification

of service from the veteran's service department or VA. Various

information requested, is considered essential to the proper processing of

the application. Ensure these areas are completed as fully as possible.

Note: If the claimant is unable to provide documentary proof, a flag may

be issued when a statement is made by a person of established character

and reputation that he/she personally knows the deceased to have been a

veteran who meets the eligibility criteria.

VA FORM 27-2008, MAR 2015

ISSUING OFFICIAL WILL DETACH THIS SHEET AND PRESENT IT TO THE RECIPIENT OF THE FLAG

USE OF THE FLAG

CORRECT METHOD OF FOLDING THE UNITED STATES FLAG

(E) The diagonal or triangular

folding is continued toward the

blue union until the end is

reached, with only the blue

showing and the form being

that of a cocked (three corner)

hat.

(A) Straighten out the flag to

full length and fold lengthwise

once, folding the lower

striped section of the flag

over the blue field.

(B) Fold the flag lengthwise a

second time to meet the open

edge, making sure that the

union of stars on the blue

field remains outward in full

view.

started by bringing the striped

corner of the folded edge to

the open edge.

(D) The outer point is then

turned inward, parallel with the

open edge to form a second

triangle.

4. Folding the flag (see illustration below):

3. During a military commitment ceremony, the flag which

was used to drape the casket is held waist high over the

grave by the pallbearers and, immediately after the sounding

of "Taps," is folded in accordance with the illustration below.

full-couch casket, it should be folded in a triangular shape

and placed in the center part of the head panel of the casket

cap, just above the left shoulder of the deceased.

(b) Half Couch (Open) - When the flag is used to drape a

half-couch casket, it should be placed in three layers to

cover the closed half of the casket in such a manner that the

blue field will be the top fold, next to the open portion of the

casket on the deceased's left.

(a) Closed Casket - When the flag is used to drape a closed

casket, it should be so placed that the union (blue field) is at

the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased.

2. When used to drape the casket, the flag should be placed

as follows:

1. This flag is issued on behalf of the Department of

Veterans Affairs to honor the memory of one who has served

our country.

5. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed

to touch the ground. When taken from the casket, it should

be folded as shown (see illustration).

6. The flag should form a distinctive feature of the

ceremony of the unveiling of a statue or monument, but it

should never be used as a covering for the statue or

monument.

7. The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or

stowed in such a manner as will permit it to be easily torn,

soiled, or damaged in any way.

8. The flag should never have placed upon it, nor any part

of it, nor attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word,

figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.

9. The flag should never be used as a receptacle for

receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

10. The flag, when badly worn, torn, or soiled should no

longer be publicly displayed, but privately destroyed by

burning in such a manner as to convey no suggestion of

disrespect or irreverence.

VA FORM 27-2008, MAR 2015

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