 | VFW Illinois Service Office
This site has a lot of links and information about veterans' benefits. It is specifically designd to assist veterans seeking disability compensation, but has many links useful to all veterans.
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 | Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Service Office
Machesney Park Armory
10451 N. 2nd St., Rm. 158
Machesney Park, IL 61115
8:00-4:30 Daily
815-633-5875 |
| | Illinois Veterans Care Illinois offers health insurance to veterans who do not qualify for VA health care. There is a small premium based on income. Check this site out to see if you might be eligible. |
| | Presidential Memorial Certificates
A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate, signed by the current President, to honor the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans. Click here to read more or download an application. |
| | Military Medals can be requested here.
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| | Military Service Records can be requested here. |
| | Veterans' Benefits, including the bonus for service in World War II, Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Conflicts |
| | VFW Illinois State Headquarters |
| | VFW National Headquarters |
| | VFW Illinois State Ladies' Auxiliary Headquarters |
| | VFW National Ladies' Auxiliary Headquarters |
| Link to the WWII diary of Robert Alderman, a now deceased, longtime member of VFW Post 1461. This was transcribed and posted on the web by his son, Richard.
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| | Link to the VA Federal Benefits Book for 2011
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| | Mesothelioma: The Mesothelioma Center provides a complete list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put our Veterans at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases. |
| | LHavensGames - Where you can learn about and purchase the new board game "Who's the Leader Now?" A part of each game sold goes to sending packages to deployed troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, etc. |
| | TurboTAP - Help for vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to find jobs. |
Please e-mail us if you find a dead link gkelm@vfw1461.com
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