Veteran's pension — A veteran s pension is a pension for veterans of the United States armed forces.United StatesIn the United States, the veterans pension system is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. EligibilitySomeone is generally eligible for veteran… … Wikipedia
Veteran — For other uses, see Veteran (disambiguation). The Hôpital des Invalides in Paris … Wikipedia
pension — n 1. retirement income, old age income or benefits, survivor s income or benefits, disability income or benefits, U.S. Social Security or veteran s benefits, fixed income; annuity, annuity certain, tontine. 2. allowance, subsistence allowance or… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
Pension Bureau — A former federal agency the duties of which are within the functions of the present Veteran’s Administration … Ballentine's law dictionary
Robert Henry Hendershot — Robert Henry Hendershot, known as the Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock, was a American Civil War drummer boy who achieved fame because of his supposed heroics at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, in December 1862.BiographyIn 1861, Robert was … Wikipedia
Alfred "Teen" Blackburn — (born in Hamptonville, North Carolina, April 26, 1842 ndash; March 8, 1951) was the last Confederate Civil War veteran to receive a Class B pension in North Carolina [ [http://www.researchonline.net/nccw/unit120.htm Civil War in North Carolina] ] … Wikipedia
LGBT rights in Australia — The recognition and rights of LGBT couples and individuals in Australia have gradually been increasing within the states and territories since the 1970s. Laws regarding sexual activity apply equally to same sex and heterosexual activity in all… … Wikipedia
Albert Cashier — Infobox Military Person name=Albert D. J. Cashier caption=Cashier in November, 1864Citation | last = | first = | author link = | title = What part am I to act in this great drama? | journal = Salt | volume = | pages = | date = | year = | url=… … Wikipedia
Grand Army of the Republic — This article is about the US veterans organization. For other uses, see Grand Army of the Republic (disambiguation). GAR redirects here. For other uses, see Gar (disambiguation). The members of Charles W. Carroll Post 144 pose on the steps of the … Wikipedia
Edmonds, Sarah — ▪ American Civil War soldier née Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonson or Edmondson , married name Seelye , pseudonym Frank Thompson born December 1841, probably York county, New Brunswick [Canada] died September 5, 1898, La Porte, Texas, U.S.… … Universalium
René Belbenoit — (April 4, 1899 ndash; February 26, 1959) was a French prisoner on Devil s Island who successfully escaped to the United States. He later wrote a book, Dry Guillotine , about his exploits.HistoryBelbenoit was born in Paris and abandoned by his… … Wikipedia