Manila - American Cemetery & Memorial - One of Sam's Exotic Travels

The largest cemetery in the Pacific of Americans killed during WWII is located in the Philippines, within the grounds of the former U.S. Army Fort William McKinley (now Fort Bonifacio), located about six miles SW of Manila. Its 152 acres contains 17,206 graves.

For me, it was a sobering experience - seeing the many American young men who lost their lives serving their country and the free world. At least, they have a quiet and peaceful resting place -- so far from home and family.

Tombstones all in a row with effects - Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines American Cemetery & Memorial - panoramic view of entrance from the memorial - Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines View inside the left hemicycle. Each pier contains names of US servicemen killed during WWII in the Pacific. The seals of the US Government and all 50 states are engraved on the floor - Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines

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Manila - American Cemetery & Memorial

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