National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is a national or military cemetery in Honolulu, United States. It was established in 1949, covering 45.5 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 83 notable interments here, including Daniel Inouye, Ellison Onizuka, Daniel Akaka.
At a glance
| Location | Honolulu, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21.31235, -157.84609 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Type | National and military, Historic and heritage |
| Era | Mid 1900s |
| Area | 45.5 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 76002276 |
| Website | www.cem.va.gov |
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Notable interments
83 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 83, or take the JSON record.
- Daniel Inouye (1924–2012), captain, lawyer, military personnel
- Ellison Onizuka (1946–1986), astronaut, engineer, military officer
- Daniel Akaka (1924–2018), teacher, politician, head teacher
- Ernie Pyle (1900–1945), writer, war correspondent, journalist
- Harold Sakata (1920–1982), actor, television actor, film actor
- Patsy Mink (1927–2002), lawyer, politician, lecturer
- Spark Matsunaga (1916–1990), politician
- Frederick C. Weyand (1916–2010), military personnel, soldier
- Douglas Kennedy (1915–1973), actor, television actor, film actor
- John A. Burns (1909–1975), politician
- Fred Gamble (1932–2024), racing driver, Formula One driver
- Fred Gamble (1932–2024), racing driver, Formula One driver
- William F. Quinn (1919–2006), lawyer, politician, governor
- Mark Takai (1967–2016), politician
- Thomas Gill (1922–2009), lawyer, politician
- Sailor Jerry (1911–1973), sailor, painter, tattoo artist
- Lee Powell (1908–1944), actor, film actor
- Kent Rogers (1923–1944), actor, voice actor
- William S. Richardson (1919–2010), judge, lawyer
- Robert Kuroda (1922–1944), military personnel
- Samuel Wilder King (1886–1959), politician, governor, military officer
- Robert Butow (1924–2017), biographer, historian
- Barney Hajiro (1916–2011), military personnel
- Henry Oliver Hansen (1919–1945), military personnel
- Yeiki Kobashigawa (1917–2005), military personnel
Common questions
Where is National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific?
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is in Honolulu, United States, at coordinates 21.3123, -157.8461.
When was National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific established?
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific was established in 1949, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific?
Wikidata documents 83 notable interments at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, including Daniel Inouye, Ellison Onizuka, Daniel Akaka, Ernie Pyle, Harold Sakata.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2891136 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)