Fort Custer National Cemetery
Fort Custer National Cemetery is a national or military cemetery in Kalamazoo County, United States. It was established in 1943. Wikidata records 4 notable interments here, including George R. Cavender, Wade Flemons, Q6254258.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Kalamazoo County, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.33631, -85.31619 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1943 |
| Type | National and military |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Website | www.cem.va.gov |
Visitation Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk.
From the cemetery's own website: www.cem.va.gov
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Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
4 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- George R. Cavender (1919–2004), music educator, director of bands, military personnel
- Wade Flemons (1940–1993), musician
- Q6254258 (1924–1991), American football player
- Charles A. Pratt (1909–1989), judge
Common questions
Where is Fort Custer National Cemetery?
Fort Custer National Cemetery is in Kalamazoo County, United States, at coordinates 42.3363, -85.3162.
When was Fort Custer National Cemetery established?
Fort Custer National Cemetery was established in 1943, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Fort Custer National Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 4 notable interments at Fort Custer National Cemetery, including George R. Cavender, Wade Flemons, Q6254258, Charles A. Pratt.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5471005 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- War GraveNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Fort Custer National Cemetery, Kalamazoo County, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q5471005. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/fort-custer-national-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Fort Custer National Cemetery, Kalamazoo County, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/fort-custer-national-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q5471005}
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