Biloxi National Cemetery, Military cemetery at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Biloxi, United States
Biloxi National Cemetery is a burial ground near an air force base that holds thousands of graves for military service members and their relatives. The expansive grounds are carefully laid out to maintain dignity for those interred there.
The cemetery opened in 1934 and received its first burial that same year. Since then, it has served as a resting place for fallen and veteran soldiers from multiple wars.
The grounds display memorials honoring service members from different eras, showing how the nation recognizes those who served. Walking through, visitors notice rows of uniform headstones and tribute areas that reflect long military service.
The cemetery is open daily and provides a quiet setting for remembrance and walking. Administrative offices can be contacted if visitors need information about specific graves or the grounds.
The grounds contain remains of unidentified soldiers from older conflicts who were reinterred here after being found at their original burial sites. These quiet graves serve as reminders of historical discovery and respect for those who served.
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