United States Naval Academy Cemetery

United States Naval Academy Cemetery The United States Naval Academy Cemetery is a United States Naval Academy-affiliated cemetery located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. It is the final resting place for many notable United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel, including Medal of Honor recipients and Secretaries of the Navy. The cemetery is also the burial site for United States Naval Academy superintendents, faculty members, and graduates.

History

The United States Naval Academy Cemetery was established in 1867, with the first burials dating back to the American Civil War. The cemetery has been in continuous use since then, with burials of United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel, as well as United States Naval Academy faculty and graduates. The cemetery is managed by the United States Naval Academy and is maintained by the United States Navy.

Notable interments

The United States Naval Academy Cemetery is the final resting place for many notable individuals, including Admirals of the Fleet, Medal of Honor recipients, and Congressmen. Some notable interments include George Dewey, William F. Halsey Jr., Chester Nimitz, and John C. Stennis. Other notable burials include Secretaries of the Navy, such as John D. Long and Francis W. Hildebrandt.

Layout and features

The United States Naval Academy Cemetery is a half-acre cemetery located on the grounds of the United States Naval Academy. The cemetery is surrounded by a stone wall and features a flagpole and a memorial. The cemetery is divided into two sections: the east section and the west section. The east section is the older of the two and contains the graves of many United States Naval Academy faculty and graduates from the 19th century.

Eligibility and regulations

Eligibility for burial in the United States Naval Academy Cemetery is limited to United States Naval Academy faculty, graduates, and superintendents, as well as United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel who meet certain criteria. The cemetery is managed by the United States Naval Academy and is subject to United States Navy regulations. Burials in the cemetery are conducted with military honors and are typically attended by United States Naval Academy personnel and family members.

Memorials and monuments

The United States Naval Academy Cemetery features several memorials and monuments, including a memorial to the United States Naval Academy graduates who died in World War I and World War II. There is also a monument to the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel who died in combat. The cemetery also contains a statue of John Paul Jones, a United States Navy officer and founder of the United States Naval Academy.

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