Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines honor the American and allied service members who died fighting the Japanese in World War II. In addition, the Cemetery offers repose to soldiers who died in the Pacific theater, including the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Pacific islands.

The graves include those of 16,636 Americans and 570 Philippine Scouts who served in the Pacific theater. 3,744 unidentified soldiers also rest within the grounds of the American Cemetery.

It is marked by white marble headstones set in a circular pattern on gently sloping grounds. The graves are arranged around a circular structure that includes a white chapel and two hemicycles that honor the war's many missing servicemen.

The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except December 25 and January 1. A valid photo ID is required for entrance to the Cemetery.

"Manila American Cemetery, located in the heart of the Philippines capital, is the largest cemetery managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission at 152 acres. The cemetery contains more than 17,000 American graves from World War II, as well as the names of over 36,000 inscribed on the Tablets of the Missing."

Image Luxembourg American Cemetery, the last resting place for more than 5,000 Americans who died in World War II. Photo Credit Warrick Page American Battle Monuments Commission. Established by Congress in 1923 the American Battle Monuments Commission is an executive agency of the federal government. The ABMC is the guardian for America s overseas memorial cemeteries. It honors U.

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