Veteran Eligibility

At the Shelby Veterans Memorial Park, we are dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and have a connection to Shelby, Iowa.  Our mission is to preserve their sacrifices.  We provide a respectful space where visitors can pay tribute to our veterans, fostering a sense of pride and appreciation within our community. Join us in the recognition of their valor, dedication and enduring contributions to our nation.

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1.   Individuals honored on this website must have a connection to Shelby, Iowa, by meeting at least one of the following requirements:

• Individual currently lives in  /  has lived in Shelby, Iowa.

• Individual graduated from the Shelby, Tennant, Shelby-Tenant, AHST or the AHSTW Schools  OR  attended one of these schools through their junior high and high years.

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2.  If at least one of the above eligibility requirements is met, individuals also must meet one or more of the additional requirements listed below to be included in the Shelby Veterans Memorial Park website.  Individuals:

• Must have served honorably in any official branch of the United States Armed Forces and have been discharged or released under conditions by means of an honorable discharge.

• Completed at least one enlistment as a member of the selected reserve or, in the case of an officer, completed the initial obligated service as a member of the selected reserve.

• Died while a member of the active component or selected reserve.

• Retired from an active component or selected reserve.

• Must have a Department of Defense DD-214 form.

3.  See Proof of Service below.