New Jersey S1918 mandates that battlefield cross memorials in the state include replicas of a vertical rifle, helmet, boots, and dog tags.

New Jersey S1918 amends the state's battlefield cross memorials to include replicas of a vertical rifle, helmet, boots, and dog tags. This change applies to both existing and future memorials, aiming to honor fallen soldiers with the latest configuration seen since the Gulf War. The bill references historical practices dating back to the Civil War, emphasizing the importance of these symbols in honoring soldiers and providing closure for the living.

New Jersey S1918 mandates that battlefield cross memorials in the state include replicas of a vertical rifle, helmet, boots, and dog tags.

New Jersey S1918 amends the state's battlefield cross memorials to include replicas of a vertical rifle, helmet, boots, and dog tags. This change applies to both existing and future memorials, aiming to honor fallen soldiers with the latest configuration seen since the Gulf War. The bill references historical practices dating back to the Civil War, emphasizing the importance of these symbols in honoring soldiers and providing closure for the living.