| WHY: |
"... to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan..." ~ Abraham Lincoln |
| WHERE: |
706 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750. |
| HOW: |
Telephone, (740) 568-9009; Fax, (740) 568-9019; email Veterans@washingtongov.org or by walk-in. |
| WHEN: |
Hours of Operation; Monday through Friday; 7:00 am until 6:00 pm or by appointment. |
| WHO: |
Appointed Commissioners representing the Disabled Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Veterans, American Legion and all other veterans of Washington County. |
| WHAT: |
The Ohio Revised Code Soldier's Relief Act of 1886 specifies that each county shall have a commission to insure that the needs of veterans, widows of veterans and dependents of veterans who meet financial hardship through no fault of their own shall be provided for at least during a temporary transitional period. Such needs are primarily shelter, food, clothing and essentials to life. In addition to the basic needs described the commission shall also assist the veteran with transportation to and from authorized Veterans Affairs medical institutions and with the preparing, filing and follow-up of administrative claims with Veterans Affairs. |
Commissioners:
Eugene Strahler (MOPH); Tommy Perdew (AMVETS);
James Fernihough (American Legion); Ed Hensler (DAV);
Paul Baker (VFW).
Service Office Staff:
Roy Ash, Karen Stalnaker, Karen Erb, Niles Walters
Veterans Service Office
706 Pike Street
Marietta, OH 45750
Telephone:(740) 568-9009
Fax:(740) 568-9019
Email Veterans: Veterans@washingtongov.org
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