Women veterans sought to honor at upcoming ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn. —  The Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is seeking women veterans to honor at their annual Women Veterans Day commemoration.

The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, at VFW Post 6496, located at 285 Airways Boulevard in Jackson.

Jackson-Madison Chapter DAR will recognize all women veterans with a certificate of honor for their service to our country.

The event will also include refreshments and door prizes.

To be included, just email your name for the certificate, branch of service, and years enlisted (ex. 2000-2005) to JUtleyDAR@gmail.com or text to (731) 293-5055.

“Women have served our nation honorably and with valor from the Revolutionary War through the present day,” said DAR Service for Veterans committee chair, Jackie Utley.

Hard deadline for submission of names for the certificates is June 7.

Veterans who received the 2023 certificate of honor are eligible to also receive the 2024 certificate of honor.

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