R.D. - sorry to be a pest . . .
I am working from a point of ignorance on military honor and etc.
Do you feel it is appropriate for a "deserter" to have a Confed. Headstone? Perhaps, I am overly sensitive to this subject. It is very new to me.
I am going to apply anyway. My personal feeling is he deserves recognition.
PS: You don't have to answer this question. I was pondering.