On Friday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. SHARP, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private (PVT) Earnest McCloud. Born on September 20, 1945, PVT McCloud served in the United States Army from July 18, 1967, to May 16, 1969. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters.
PVT McCloud 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 Abilene community are encouraged to attend.
PVT McCloud 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.
