Manila American Cemetery

Manila American Cemetery is a cemetery in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1948, covering 61.51 hectares. Wikidata records 5 notable interments here, including Daniel J. Callaghan, Cassin Young, Erford Gage.

At a glance

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Opening hours

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

5 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

Of Manila American Cemetery's 5 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include military officer (60%), submariner (40%), military personnel (40%).

• Daniel J. Callaghan (1890–1942), military officer
• Cassin Young (1894–1942), submariner, military officer
• Erford Gage (1912–1945), film actor, military personnel, actor
• John Anderson Moore (1910–1944), submariner, military officer
• Herman Bottcher (1905–1944), military personnel

Common questions

Where is Manila American Cemetery?

Manila American Cemetery is in Manila, Philippines, at coordinates 14.5410, 121.0500.

When was Manila American Cemetery established?

Manila American Cemetery was established in 1948, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Manila American Cemetery?

Wikidata documents 5 notable interments at Manila American Cemetery, including Daniel J. Callaghan, Cassin Young, Erford Gage, John Anderson Moore, Herman Bottcher.

Records and sources

• Wikidata: Q12061468 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
• Wikipedia article
• Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)

Related terms

Notable intermentInterment

Resting Places. "Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q12061468. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/manila-american-cemetery/

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