1. Requests by private cemeteries for headstones or markers for graves of certain veterans of World War I
Section 2306(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(6)
“(A) If the Secretary is unable to identify any next of kin of a deceased individual described in subparagraph (B), a private cemetery may request the Secretary to furnish—
“(i) a headstone or marker for the grave of the deceased individual pursuant to paragraph (1); or
“(ii) a medallion or other device to signify the deceased individual's status as a veteran pursuant to paragraph (4).
“(B) A deceased individual described in this subparagraph is an individual who—
“(i) served in the Armed Forces during World War I; and
“(ii) is eligible for a headstone or marker furnished under paragraph (1) (or would be so eligible but for the date of the death of the individual).”