Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Taguig City
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
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Dougie Do-right
2 contributions
18,000 boys. Never even had a chance at life.
Feb 2021
Austere and moving, especially for an old Americano veteran. Wanted to return but was too emotional to repeat. It has been five years now and will return for the 4th of July in remembrance of these guys.
Written 18 February 2021
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sarracene
Seoul, South Korea14 contributions
fairly new visitors center,
Jan 2020
with arguably the best american bathroom in the country...
not exaggerating; it's built to federal specs;-)
not exaggerating; it's built to federal specs;-)
Written 15 September 2020
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Sarge57
Moorhead, MN78 contributions
An amazing and humbling experience
Feb 2020
As a retired soldier from the US Army I knew I must pay my respects when I visited the Philippines. I entered the cemetery and was met by a Philippine solider at the entrance. When I showed him my retired military ID card he was very professional. I entered and all I could see was thousands of grave markers. Most of them were crosses and a few six pointed stars for the Jewish soldiers. The cemetery is very well kept. I stopped many times and paid respect. I found many soldiers buried here from Minnesota and North Dakota. I will post a few of those pictures and the one from the memorial. It was a place for solemn reflection. My family has served the US military since the revolutionary war. A truly emotional experience and I will return to honor the memory of these heroes when I return to Manila.
Written 11 April 2020
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Makoto
Saitama, Japan53 contributions
Clean and orderly memorial park
Apr 2019
Philippine cemeteries are usually chaotic. I wish Philippine cemeteries were as clean and orderly as this one.
Written 5 March 2020
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Thomas C
Nagoya, Japan93 contributions
A beautiful memorial to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese.
Feb 2020
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is magnificently designed and maintained. It was a great honor to be able to visit this place and pay my respects to the brave men (and women) who are buried here. I was also very impressed with the exhibits in the visitor center. With powerful, searing images, accompanied by clear, hard-hitting descriptions, the exhibits showed the true extent of the horror that was caused, in the Philippines, by World War Two. This is the greatest World War Two monument I have seen.
Written 22 February 2020
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milkyway_pinaypay
Taguig City, Philippines22 contributions
A cemetery inside BGC
Nov 2019
The sacred space of the departed American in the Phils soil... a park to visit in remembrance of the American soldier fought for the Filipino freedom...
Written 11 February 2020
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Liverpool, UK73 contributions
You must visit
Feb 2020 • Friends
Anyone visiting Manila must make a visit here.
The graves and gardens and visitor centre are kept in an immaculate condition.
A truly humbling experience.
The graves and gardens and visitor centre are kept in an immaculate condition.
A truly humbling experience.
Written 4 February 2020
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Richard M
Vancouver, WA167 contributions
Always honor our dead servicemen and women
Jan 2020 • Couples
I 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.
Written 25 January 2020
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Kizomama
5,113 contributions
Bring back time based on intimate friendship...
Jan 2020 • Friends
The cemetery has the names of both Americans and Filipinos who died to fight for Democracy and against imperialism.
I saw names familiar to me- a family coming from my town, I was touched that someone has gave his life for freedom?
A must to see and visit to give insights that freedom along its acquisition entails loss of lives.
I saw names familiar to me- a family coming from my town, I was touched that someone has gave his life for freedom?
A must to see and visit to give insights that freedom along its acquisition entails loss of lives.
Written 5 January 2020
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Travelling_LindaG
Stockholm, Sweden, Europe479 contributions
Must see...
Dec 2019 • Solo
Great visit here! What a fantastic memorial for many men and women who died in WWII, not just Americans but Philippinos, Australians, New Zealand (Kiwis) and many more who lost their lives in the Pacific War during WWII. Great historic moment and a history I only found out about today. Highly recommend a visit!
Written 30 December 2019
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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, Ireland15 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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