Whenever application shall be made in cities of the first class of this Commonwealth to the proper city, or county officers, by or on behalf of any disabled war veteran of any war in which the United States has been, is now, or shall hereafter be engaged, or by or on behalf of any dependent of any such veteran, for a certified copy of any death, birth, or marriage certificate for use in connection with any claim for death benefits and compensation allowance, it shall be the duty of such officer to furnish such certified copy free of any charge therefor.
35 P.S. § 476