32 CFR § 553.45 - Eligibility for interment in U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery at Fort Leavenworth.

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title: "32 CFR § 553.45 - Eligibility for interment in U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery at Fort Leavenworth."
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# 553.45 Eligibility for interment in U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery at Fort Leavenworth.

(a) Military prisoners who die while in Military custody and are not claimed by the person authorized to direct disposition of remains or other persons legally authorized to dispose of remains are permitted to be interred in the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery. All decisions for interment in the U.S.D.B. Cemetery will be made by the Executive Director, ANMC.

(b) Other persons approved by the Executive Director.