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Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin that is responsible for veterans programs. The department is overseen by a secretary who is appointed by the governor after consulting with at least six Wisconsin veterans organizations. The secretary is advised by a nine-member citizen advisory Board of Veterans Affairs. The current Secretary is James Bond.

History
In 1919, the state of Wisconsin issued a wartime bonus to service members who served in World War I. After World War II, the state legislature decided that instead of issuing a wartime bonus, they would create programs to provide a better benefit to the veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs was created in 1945 to oversee these programs, which included: ==State veteran cemeteries==
State veteran cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs maintains three veteran cemeteries: • Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located near Spooner, Wisconsin. The cemetery was officially dedicated on June 10, 2001. • Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located across from the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The cemetery was opened in 1888. • Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located near Union Grove, Wisconsin. The cemetery was officially dedicated on May 31, 1998. ==References==
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