Terms Used In South Carolina Code 25-12-10

  • Veteran: means a person who has:

    (a) served on active duty in the uniformed military services of the United States;

    (b) served on active duty in the National Guard or any organized state militia; or

    (c) served in the reserve components of the uniformed military services of the United States on active duty; and

    (d) was released from this service other than by dishonorable discharge. See South Carolina Code 25-12-20
The unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran as defined in this chapter may be disposed of pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.