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Punchbowl - National Memorial Cemetery Of
The Pacific
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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The
Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific,
located on Oahu, Hawaii, was built in 1948
to serve as a resting place for soldiers of
the American Armed Forces who lost their
lives during World War II, the Korean War
and the Vietnam War.
The 116-acre cemetery is situated in an
extinct volcano, named Pouwaina, which means
“consecrated hill” or “hill of sacrifice” in
the Hawaiian language. In the past,
Punchbowl was the site of “alii” (royal)
burials. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Cemetery
is located in central Honolulu,
approximately midway from the Honolulu
International Airport and Waikiki Hotel
area. Take Hwy 1 East and exit onto Lunalilo
Freeway. Then North onto Pali Hwy.
Immediately across the interstate overpass,
turn right (East) and proceed about 1 block.
Turn left (North) approximately 300 feet
then angle-turn to the right onto Puowaina. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp |
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