Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
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- THOMASFROMDAMASCUSDamascus, Syria3,741 contributionsOne strong suggestion: don’t rush your visit to the American Cemetery and Memorial allow ...The American Cemetery and Memorial is a must see visitor the site while in the greater Manila area. It is the largest American Cemetery in the world located outside of the US and it is over 152 acres in size and was first established in 1948. It is located on a large plateau with beautiful and breathtaking views around the city of Manila. This is a WW II Cemetery which contained over 17,000 war dead. There are over 36,000 names on the “Walls of the Missing” which is a circular monument which contain war missing whose bodies were never found. Also, on the inner limestone walls are 25 mosaic maps showing the many campaigns in the Southwest Pacific and China, Burma and the Indian Theaters of action. There is also a small Chapel between the two curved Walls of the Missing monument which is worth a visit inside to see and admire the stained glass windows. We first visited the American Cemetery on an earlier trip to Manila in 2011 and the Memorial was not built at that time. The Memorial is a new building and has two floors which explain in great detail the many battles within the Western Pacific during WW II. It also contains maps; models and graphic photos taken during WW II. It also has a very, very informative short movie on the many Theaters of Action within the Western Pacific during WW II. The Memorial is a must visit while seeing the other magnificent memorials located within this famous cemetery. One strong suggestion: don’t rush your visit to the American Cemetery and Memorial allow ample time to explore all parts of this outstanding and stunning location.Visited December 2022Written December 20, 2022
- Richard MVancouver, Washington172 contributionsAlways honor our dead servicemen and womenI am a retired Army officer, with Marine enlisted service. Whenever I am in an area that has an American Military Cemetery I stop by for a visit and prayer. This cemetery unlike many others is surrounded by urban Manilla. It is still a peaceful resting place for over 17,000 WWII KIAs. It also commemorates the 37,000 MIAs still missing from the Pacific Theater. It is beautifully maintained as all the cemeteries are. The one drawback is getting there. We came off a cruise ship at the port and spent over an hour in a taxi each way to traverse the 10 miles. The traffic is horrendous in Manilla. Would still do it again.Visited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten January 24, 2020
- Nomad592946Sacramento, California21 contributionsAmazing FacilityI actually visited in November of 2018. It happened to be Veteran’s Day when had the honor of visiting the WW2 American Cemetery in Manila. The staff were great. They flowered my Grandfather’s gravesite and brought me there. I also attended the Veteran’s Day service. I would highly recommend a visit to learn more about the tremendous sacrifice that was made in the South Pacific.Visited November 2022Traveled soloWritten August 6, 2023
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Luz Li
New Taipei, Taiwan19 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
As for a story lover, this is the place you would like to visit. To feel its breathtaking and beautiful view located in the most primary landscape in the Taguig. This is also one of largest American memorial cemetery outside the USA
Written 12 August 2023
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Nomad592946
Sacramento, CA21 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I actually visited in November of 2018. It happened to be Veteran’s Day when had the honor of visiting the WW2 American Cemetery in Manila. The staff were great. They flowered my Grandfather’s gravesite and brought me there. I also attended the Veteran’s Day service. I would highly recommend a visit to learn more about the tremendous sacrifice that was made in the South Pacific.
Written 6 August 2023
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marc
7 contributions
Jul 2023
It was surprising that not too many people we met knew about this cemetery located in the heart of BCG. Truly a memorable and reflective experience and visit. Seeing all the men and women heroes buried in the heart of Manila. The site was extremely well kept. You walk through the gates, and immediately, within the hustle and bustle of BCG, you feel the solemnity of the place. A must for any "patriotic" visitor!
Written 1 August 2023
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mingfatsai
Grand Island, NE4,611 contributions
Jun 2023
This is a very special place to my family as an uncle of ours who endured the Bataan Death March and died in a Japanese prison camp is buried here. It is beautifully maintained and harbors the graves of over 17,000 American and Filipino soldiers who valiantly forfeited their lives during the Pacific Campaign of WWII. Another 38,000 or so soldiers MIA are also honored on the walls of cemetery’s memorial structure. Many people today have lost sight of the fact that so many men sacrificed their lives at a young age to keep our country and the rest of the world free of global tyranny. It was a very special moment when we visited our uncle’s grave for the very first time since he was buried here nearly eighty years ago. We were finally able to pay him the respect he has deserved for so long. If you plan to visit the cemetery to view a specific gravesite, contact the cemetery in advance and they will escort you to the proper location. The markers are made of marble and the soldier’s name is etched into the stone. Sand is placed in the name’s etching to make it stand out for taking a memorial picture. We really appreciate that the cemetery is so lovingly cared for by the staff.
Written 9 July 2023
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Jessica A
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Jun 2023 • Friends
Mind blowing so much I can say but to visit this place in person is a totally different experience. Thankful for this experience
Written 30 June 2023
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Momto2cuteboys
Oregon City, OR30 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Absolutely stunning. Be sure you have time to tour the whole cemetery. It’s beautiful, peaceful, well kept, moving. My uncle’s father is buried here and I found his headstone. Was able to FaceTime with him and help him have some closure. ❤️❤️. Wonderful place to honor our fallen soldiers.
Written 24 June 2023
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Jen L
Bethesda, MD104 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
The most peaceful place I have found in Manila. Been coming here since my high school days and it has stayed the same. Quiet, peaceful and calm. It gives me solitude and I can feel the fresher air. It is also quite a sight with a very small chapel inside.
Written 22 May 2023
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davidhughtaylor
Melbourne, Australia565 contributions
May 2023
17,000 white crosses in beautiful lawns now encircled by the sky scrapers of BGC marks the graves of many american (and philipino) soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who fought in the Pacific theatre of World War 2. Site is Free and a short 10-15 minute P200 taxi trip from the international terminal 3 of Manila airport so if you have some time and interested in the war history, then visit this site. In the central hall of remembrance is a series of large mural maps with notes that steps through the entire history of the Pacific Campaign - from initial japanese attacks to final american bombing of japan - in good detail to explain why all the white crosses are here. Probably the best information i have seen provided at any of the many war cemeteries I have visited and an excellent piece of works that helps preserved the memory of their sacrifice. Least we forget.
Written 11 May 2023
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THOMASFROMDAMASCUS
Damascus, Syria3,741 contributions
Dec 2022
The American Cemetery and Memorial is a must see visitor the site while in the greater Manila area.
It is the largest American Cemetery in the world located outside of the US and it is over 152 acres in size and was first established in 1948.
It is located on a large plateau with beautiful and breathtaking views around the city of Manila. This is a WW II Cemetery which contained over 17,000 war dead.
There are over 36,000 names on the “Walls of the Missing” which is a circular monument which contain war missing whose bodies were never found. Also, on the inner limestone walls are 25 mosaic maps showing the many campaigns in the Southwest Pacific and China, Burma and the Indian Theaters of action.
There is also a small Chapel between the two curved Walls of the Missing monument which is worth a visit inside to see and admire the stained glass windows.
We first visited the American Cemetery on an earlier trip to Manila in 2011 and the Memorial was not built at that time. The Memorial is a new building and has two floors which explain in great detail the many battles within the Western Pacific during WW II. It also contains maps; models and graphic photos taken during WW II. It also has a very, very informative short movie on the many Theaters of Action within the Western Pacific during WW II.
The Memorial is a must visit while seeing the other magnificent memorials located within this famous cemetery.
One strong suggestion: don’t rush your visit to the American Cemetery and Memorial allow ample time to explore all parts of this outstanding and stunning location.
It is the largest American Cemetery in the world located outside of the US and it is over 152 acres in size and was first established in 1948.
It is located on a large plateau with beautiful and breathtaking views around the city of Manila. This is a WW II Cemetery which contained over 17,000 war dead.
There are over 36,000 names on the “Walls of the Missing” which is a circular monument which contain war missing whose bodies were never found. Also, on the inner limestone walls are 25 mosaic maps showing the many campaigns in the Southwest Pacific and China, Burma and the Indian Theaters of action.
There is also a small Chapel between the two curved Walls of the Missing monument which is worth a visit inside to see and admire the stained glass windows.
We first visited the American Cemetery on an earlier trip to Manila in 2011 and the Memorial was not built at that time. The Memorial is a new building and has two floors which explain in great detail the many battles within the Western Pacific during WW II. It also contains maps; models and graphic photos taken during WW II. It also has a very, very informative short movie on the many Theaters of Action within the Western Pacific during WW II.
The Memorial is a must visit while seeing the other magnificent memorials located within this famous cemetery.
One strong suggestion: don’t rush your visit to the American Cemetery and Memorial allow ample time to explore all parts of this outstanding and stunning location.
Written 21 December 2022
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Royce
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
I am humbled and honored to even have a glimpse of knowledge about the sacrifices my fellow countrymen made to bring the freedom and privilege I have today.
Written 17 September 2022
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cavanaughtim
Shanghai, China
Just in Manilla overnight. Flight to Ho Chi Minh City as 12:30 p.m. the next day. Google says it's 30 minutes from the airport. I thought I'd try to be there when the doors open at 9 a.m. My uncle is memorialized there. I simply want to get a photo next to his name. Is it realistic for me to do that and catch my 12:30 to Saigon if I'm there when the doors open at 9?
Also, does every soldier whose name is listed on the memorial also have a head stone? My uncle was MIA. His name is in the center memorial ... just wondered if those men have a nameless headstone also, or maybe not?
travelincouple027
Aberdeen, WA71 contributions
I would be interested to see what you did in your situation. Personally, I wouldn't do it, I've been to this graveyard about 10 times.. Traffic can be a problem then there is the long walk in to the center area where there are thousands of names. Its well organized so if you go to the area of his state, and military branch of service then it will narrow your search There are approximately 17,700 people buried here so its difficult to find this person if you don't know what you are doing. I would contact the guy that is over seeing this graveyard, I met him in February 2018, he is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Aastha28
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1 contribution
Hi. I'm planning to visit Manila, cebu and bohol in mid August. Is it fine. As I hav heard its lots of rains and even typhoons. Do tours gets cancelled due to rain. I'm travelling wid an infant so wanna make sure. Plz help.
Filippijntje
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
Hi! I did not know it was mandatory to have a guided tour. We used to just walk in. Do you need to book ahead of time? Many thanks!
Tina
MartinDublin08
Cork, Ireland21 contributions
I just walked in. Wasn't interested in a guided tour. No real need if you have any idea of your history.
m b
Tokyo, Japan9 contributions
Hi, I'm planning to visit this Cemetery tonight.
Can I go there even night time? (8pm)
Can I go there even it's raining?
Thank you in advance.
Tommy T
Shanghai345 contributions
1) Can I go there at night time?
The Cemetery hours are:
Sunday 9AM–5PM
Monday 9AM–5PM
Tuesday 9AM–5PM
Wednesday 9AM–5PM
Thursday 9AM–5PM
Friday 9AM–5PM
Saturday 9AM–5PM
2) Does rain prevent a visit?
Except for the small chapel, the cemetery lacks covering. Visiting in the rain may be unpleasant without an umbrella and appropriate clothing.
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