American Military Cemeteries in the U.S.

In addition to American military cemeteries overseas, many U.S. soldiers who died in World War II are buried in the United States. Several national cemeteries and memorial sites honor these fallen soldiers.

 

Many American soldiers who died in Europe, the Pacific, and other theaters of war were repatriated and laid to rest in national cemeteries across the U.S. Some of the most significant cemeteries include:

• Arlington National Cemetery (Virginia) – One of the most famous military cemeteries, where thousands of soldiers from various wars, including WWII, are buried.
• National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Hawaii) – Also known as "Punchbowl Cemetery," where many soldiers who died in the Pacific Theater are buried.
• Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Minnesota) – A key resting place for veterans and fallen soldiers.
• Golden Gate National Cemetery (California) – The final resting place of many American soldiers who served in WWII.
• Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (Missouri) – One of the oldest military cemeteries in the U.S., with thousands of graves of soldiers from multiple wars.

 

After the war, families had the option to have their loved ones buried in an American military cemetery overseas or repatriated to the U.S. Many families chose to bring their loved ones home, leading to thousands of WWII soldiers being buried in national cemeteries across the United States.

 

In addition to cemeteries, the U.S. has numerous memorials dedicated to honoring the fallen soldiers of WWII. Some notable examples include:

• World War II Memorial (Washington, D.C.) – A national monument honoring all American soldiers who served during WWII.
• USS Arizona Memorial (Hawaii) – A tribute to the soldiers who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

These cemeteries and memorials serve as powerful places of remembrance and gratitude for the sacrifices made by American soldiers during WWII.