National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
| National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific | |
|---|---|
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1949 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 21°18′46″N 157°50′47″W / 21.31278°N 157.84639°W |
| Type | United States National Cemetery |
| Owned by | National Cemetery Administration |
| No. of graves | >61,000 |
| Website | https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp |
| Find a Grave | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific |
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific | |
| NRHP reference No. | 76002276 |
| Added to NRHP | January 11, 1976 |
The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (informally known as Punchbowl Cemetery) is a national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii. It serves as a memorial to honor those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who have been killed in doing so. It is administered by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Millions of visitors visit the cemetery each year, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hawaii.