Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery is a national or military cemetery in San Diego, United States. It was established in 1882. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 168 notable interments here, including Sammy Lee, Alex Groza, Holland Smith.
At a glance
| Location | San Diego, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.68674, -117.24476 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1882 |
| Type | National and military, Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Heritage status | NRHP 16000054 |
| Website | www.cem.va.gov |
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Notable interments
168 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 168, or take the JSON record.
- Sammy Lee (1920–2016), physician, military officer, combat medic
- Alex Groza (1926–1995), basketball player, basketball coach
- Holland Smith (1882–1967), military officer, soldier
- Irving Bacon (1893–1965), actor, stage actor, television actor
- Lloyd Fredendall (1883–1963), army officer
- Sally Forrest (1928–2015), actor, stage actor, dancer
- Michael A. Monsoor (1981–2006), military personnel
- Douglas Croft (1926–1963), actor, film actor
- Morris Fisher (1890–1968), sport shooter
- Dick Wessel (1913–1965), actor, videographer, television actor
- Robert Burnham, Jr. (1931–1993), astronomer, discoverer of asteroids
- Reed Howes (1900–1964), actor, model, film actor
- Richard Garrick (1878–1962), actor, stage actor, film director
- John Thach (1905–1981), military officer, aircraft pilot
- Edmund H. Hansen (1894–1962), engineer, audio engineer
- Edmund H. Hansen (1894–1962), engineer, audio engineer
- Gloria Winters (1931–2010), actor, television actor, film actor
- Gloria Winters (1931–2010), actor, television actor, film actor
- Gloria Winters (1931–2010), actor, television actor, film actor
- Gloria Winters (1931–2010), actor, television actor, film actor
- Margaret Landis (1891–1981), actor, film actor
- Margaret Landis (1890–1981), actor, film actor
- Robert Kent (1908–1955), actor
- Laurence Stallings (1894–1968), screenwriter, photographer, writer
- Harry Spear (1921–2006), actor
Common questions
Where is Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery?
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery is in San Diego, United States, at coordinates 32.6867, -117.2448.
When was Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery established?
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery was established in 1882, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 168 notable interments at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, including Sammy Lee, Alex Groza, Holland Smith, Irving Bacon, Lloyd Fredendall.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5471945 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)