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WWII Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognized: Eligibility for Burial Benefits.

This law officially honors individuals who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II (1943-1948). While not granting full veteran status benefits, their service will be considered active duty for specific burial and memorial entitlements. This means eligible individuals and their families can receive government-provided headstones and markers.
Key points
Service in the Cadet Nurse Corps (1943-1948) is recognized as active duty solely for the purpose of burial and memorial benefits.
Eligible individuals will receive an honorable discharge from the Secretary of Defense within one year of the law's enactment.
Recipients are honored as veterans but are not entitled to other VA benefits (like healthcare or pensions) based on this service alone.
The Secretary of Defense is authorized to create special service medals or grave markers to commemorate this service.
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Print number: 119_HR_6203
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2025-11-20