Veteran Classification

Military veterans are classified for wartime service depending upon when they served. Allegheny County wartime veterans are eligible for Burial Benefits.

Persian Gulf
August 2, 1990, to cessation of hostilities as determined by U. S. Government, including Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Vietnam War
August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975

In-Country
November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975

Korean War
June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955

World War II
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946

World War I
April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918

Extended to April 1, 1920 for those veterans who served in Russia; also extended thru July 1, 1921 for those veterans who served after November 11, 1918, provided that those veterans had at least one day service between April 5, 1917 and November 11, 1918.