CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas— On Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Corporal Dennis Dale White. Born on March 5, 1950, Corporal White served from January 1982 to January 1990. Corporal White received the Good Conduct Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service to our nation.
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Corporal Dennis Dale White
Corporal White is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Marine Corps Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Corpus Christi community are encouraged to attend.
Corporal White will receive military honors. If no next-of-kin is present at the burial, a Veterans Land Board Representative will accept the United States flag on his behalf.
The Texas Veterans Land Board works with the local communities and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure NO Veteran is EVER left behind.
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.