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Can you receive benefits if your father is a World War 2 vet?
No you cannot receive benefits for yourself because your father was a WW2 veteran. Only he can received benefits through the Veterans Administration.
Why did the VFW FORM?
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the first "Foreign" war fought on foreign soil by US forces. In 1899 veterans of that war formed the "Veterans of FOREIGN Wars" to protect themselves from political moves that would/could short change veterans and associated benefits. The first established military veterans group had been GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), which consisted of (Union) US Civil War veterans; they died out when the last Civil War (GAR member) veteran passed on. Each veterans group is normally created to protect the benefits of that particular veterans "group"; as the years go by, politicians perform budget cuts...which often effects veterans. The "American Legion" was formed by WW1 vets; AMVETs (American Veterans) was formed by WW2 vets. The most unique veterans group was the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America); this group was (often) NOT allowed to join established veterans organizations during the 1960's; so they formed their own group in about 1978. The VVA's motto, is "they will never turn their back on another veteran."
When did the last vet. of World War II die?
Many veterans of WW2 are still alive. They will be at least 88 years old
Is there any veteran who fought in ww1 and World War 2 that stills alive?
Yes there is, even Veterans from WW2 fought in Vietnam.
How can you find World War 2 veterans?
For a specific Individual contact the Department of Defense. For a generic WW2 veteran try your local VFW.
Can british ww2 veterans receive veteran benefits from the US or the UK?
You receive benefits (if available) from the country you served and enlisted with
Can you receive benefits if your father is a World War 2 vet?
No you cannot receive benefits for yourself because your father was a WW2 veteran. Only he can received benefits through the Veterans Administration.
How was world war ll and Vietnam related?
Vietnam was fought by WW2 leadership (WW2 veterans).
Is there scholarship benefits for Korean war grandchildren?
Contact the Veterans Administration (VA) or any of the following Veterans Groups: 1. AMVETS (American Veterans-created in 1944 by WW2 veterans) 2. VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars-created in 1899 by Spanish-American War veterans) 3. AMERICAN LEGION (created in 1919 by WW1 veterans) 4. VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America-created in 1979 by Viet War Vets)
Why do many participants in the Korean War feel disillusioned over its outcome?
MANY of the Korean War veterans were WW2 veterans. WW2 veterans had fought a war to win; using any available weapon, including the use of atomic bombs. NOT using the atomic bomb to defeat communist forces confused these WW2 veterans. LIMITED WARS (No nuclear weapons) was new to them.
Did German soldiers from World War 2 receive veterans' benefits after the war?
From 1945 till 1949 there was no German government and there were no benefits at national level. In the 1950s benefits for soldiers who had been disabled as a result of WW2 and for older war widows were introduced.
What was going on with Europe and the us during the Korean War?
Europe & the US were recovering from WW2. Korea was fought by MANY WW2 veterans and WW2 equipment.
DID World War 2 vet receive Social Security?
Social Security in the US was established in 1935, with payments beginning in 1937. WW2 veterans would have received benefits after retiring if they met the program's requirements.
Who were the vederins of World War 2?
I think you mean veterans not vederins. Anyway the veterans of ww2 were anyone who fought in the war. By, Husky Pratt
Do children of WWII veterans get any help to put siding on their homes if they are below poverty income?
I have not heard of any siding program in the US offered to children of WW2 veterans.
Why did the VFW FORM?
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the first "Foreign" war fought on foreign soil by US forces. In 1899 veterans of that war formed the "Veterans of FOREIGN Wars" to protect themselves from political moves that would/could short change veterans and associated benefits. The first established military veterans group had been GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), which consisted of (Union) US Civil War veterans; they died out when the last Civil War (GAR member) veteran passed on. Each veterans group is normally created to protect the benefits of that particular veterans "group"; as the years go by, politicians perform budget cuts...which often effects veterans. The "American Legion" was formed by WW1 vets; AMVETs (American Veterans) was formed by WW2 vets. The most unique veterans group was the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America); this group was (often) NOT allowed to join established veterans organizations during the 1960's; so they formed their own group in about 1978. The VVA's motto, is "they will never turn their back on another veteran."
How many American Korean War Veterans are there alive still today you have heard an estimate of 4 million but is that of American Veterans or all veterans?
Approximately 4 million (3.9 million) Korean War veterans. The problem with this particular data is that MOST of the veterans of the Korean War were also veterans of WW2. The reason was Korea occurred only 5 years after WW2. During those days a man's military obligation was six years (today it's 8 years); consequently a serviceman could end up fighting in WW2 and the Korean War within one enlistment (or one obligation tour). WW2 & Korea were the only US wars of the 20th century that had this over-lapping effect. An effect that caused statistical complications & making Korea the "Forgotten War." A Veteran of both WW2 & Korea would invariably discuss his WW2 experience to an historian, but would usually just quickly gloss over his Korean War experience with a "...oh yeah, I fought in Korea too..." The result; Korea became the "Forgotten War."
