Title: Legislative Inquiries and Concerns: Correspondence Regarding Veterans Affairs and Burial Information, 1945-12-21

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 50

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0003

Scope and Contents

Mr. 0. L. Gilley from Barnsdall, Oklahoma, contacted his congressman, George B. Schwabe, regarding his son's burial and concerns about his wife's anxiety. Congressman Schwabe discussed the matter with the Veterans Administration and War Department, providing information about pending bills related to lump sum payments for life insurance of deceased service members. The establishment of a national cemetery in Okinawa was also discussed, with uncertainties due to ongoing operations in the Pacific theater. Mr. Gilley was advised to follow up in a few months for more information. Additionally, Congressman Schwabe shared positive feedback from his recent district tour and requested assistance with handling other cases.

Dates

Creation: 1945-12-21

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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