Balch Springs, TX · Dallas County
Veteran’s Memorial Engraving Application
Veterans’ families can use this application to submit a deceased veteran’s name for engraving on the Balch Springs memorial monument.
What this form is
This application lets a veteran’s family submit a deceased veteran’s name for engraving on the Balch Springs memorial monument. The veteran must have lived in Balch Springs, either currently or earlier in life. The form requests contact details and the veteran’s name for engraving, and requires a copy of the veteran’s DD Form 214 or 256.
Who needs it
A family member or contact submitting a deceased veteran’s name for the monument must complete this application and provide the required DD Form 214 or 256.
How to submit it
Email the application and DD Form 214 or 256 to Alvester Gibson at [email protected], or deliver a hard copy to City Hall, 13503 Alexander Rd., Balch Springs, TX 75181.
About notarization
No notary is required for this application; it requests contact and veteran information and a DD Form 214 or 256, with no sworn attachment mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Veteran’s Memorial Engraving Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the contact information and the deceased veteran’s name for engraving.
- 3
Gather The Required Attachment
Attach a copy of the veteran’s DD Form 214 or 256; the application will not be accepted without it.
- 4
Submit To The City
Email the application and attachment to Alvester Gibson or deliver a hard copy to City Hall at 13503 Alexander Rd.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can submit a Veteran’s Memorial Engraving Application?
- A veteran’s family or another contact can submit the application for a deceased veteran who lived in Balch Springs, either currently or earlier in life.
- What must I attach to the application?
- Include a copy of the veteran’s DD Form 214 or 256. The application says it will not be accepted without one of these documents.
- How do I submit the Veteran’s Memorial Engraving Application?
- Email the application and DD Form 214 or 256 to Alvester Gibson at [email protected], or deliver a hard copy to City Hall at 13503 Alexander Rd.
- Do I need a notary for the Veteran’s Memorial Engraving Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; it asks for contact and veteran information and a DD Form 214 or 256, with no sworn attachment mentioned.
Need something notarized?
This Veteran’s Memorial Engraving Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.