Wood National Cemetery
Wood National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Milwaukee, United States.
Description
Wood National Cemetery is a large burial ground located on the grounds of a veterans medical center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The site contains extensive areas with graves and monuments honoring military service members from different eras.
History
The cemetery was founded in 1871 as Soldiers Home Cemetery and received its current name in 1937 to honor a doctor. A granite monument from 1903 commemorates soldiers and sailors from the Civil War.
Culture
The grounds honor General George Wood, a figure of local significance to the veteran community in Milwaukee. Throughout the site, visitors encounter names and monuments that keep the memory of those who served alive.
Practical
The cemetery is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset, with office hours running Monday through Friday. The grounds are accessible on foot, and visitors should wear sturdy shoes since there are both paved and unpaved paths throughout.
Did you know?
Several Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War are buried here, and their graves display the names of those who showed extraordinary bravery in battle. These burials make the cemetery an important place for the history of American military recognition.
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