Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - Oahu Hawaii 2005
This cemetery is Also known as the "Punchbowl", it lies in the middle of Puowaina Crater, an extinct volcano. It was officially dedicated on September 2, 1949, on the 4th anniversary of V-J Day. Of all the national cemeteries, this one has been described as the most beautiful and the most moving.
Punchbowl National cemetery consists of 112.5 acres in extent. Roughly translated, "Puowaina" means Consecrated Hill or Hill of Sacrifice. For more information visit:
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp#gi
Read MorePunchbowl National cemetery consists of 112.5 acres in extent. Roughly translated, "Puowaina" means Consecrated Hill or Hill of Sacrifice. For more information visit:
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp#gi
