Fort Custer National Cemetery
Fort Custer National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Augusta, Michigan, United States.
Fort Custer National Cemetery spans 770 acres of land, featuring rows of white headstones and an Avenue of Flags with 152 flagpoles along the main road.
Established in 1943, the cemetery originated from Camp Custer, a World War I military base that processed 90,000 troops and later held German prisoners during World War II.
The memorial pathway contains 31 monuments dedicated to military organizations and veterans groups, commemorating their service and dedication to the United States.
The cemetery gates remain open daily from sunrise to sunset, with office hours running from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Twenty-six German prisoners of war rest in this cemetery, including those who perished in a train accident near Blissfield during their internment.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1943
Website: https://cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftcuster.asp
GPS coordinates: 42.33631,-85.31619
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:50
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