Hampton National Cemetery
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Hampton National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery
in the city of Hampton, Virginia
. It encompasses 27.1 acres (109,669.9 m²), and as of the end of 2005, had 27,799 interments.
soldiers who died in service or at the hospital at Fort Monroe
. It became a National Cemetery in 1866. While primarily for Union soldiers, it also has the interments of 272 Confederate
soldiers in their own section.
Hampton National Cemetery has the interred remains of World War II
prisoners of war, 55 German
and 5 Italian
. It also has the remains of 28 sailors from the , which was sunk by off Cape Hatteras
in 1942.
Hampton National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
on February 26, 1996.
United States National Cemetery
"United States National Cemetery" is a designation for 146 nationally important cemeteries in the United States. A National Cemetery is generally a military cemetery containing the graves of U.S. military personnel, veterans and their spouses but not exclusively so...
in the city of Hampton, Virginia
Hampton, Virginia
Hampton is an independent city that is not part of any county in Southeast Virginia. Its population is 137,436. As one of the seven major cities that compose the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is on the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula. Located on the Hampton Roads Beltway, it hosts...
. It encompasses 27.1 acres (109,669.9 m²), and as of the end of 2005, had 27,799 interments.
History
The first burials took place in the cemetery in 1862, and were primarily UnionUnion (American Civil War)
During the American Civil War, the Union was a name used to refer to the federal government of the United States, which was supported by the twenty free states and five border slave states. It was opposed by 11 southern slave states that had declared a secession to join together to form the...
soldiers who died in service or at the hospital at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe was a military installation in Hampton, Virginia—at Old Point Comfort, the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula...
. It became a National Cemetery in 1866. While primarily for Union soldiers, it also has the interments of 272 Confederate
Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by 11 Southern slave states of the United States of America that had declared their secession from the U.S...
soldiers in their own section.
Hampton National Cemetery has the interred remains of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
prisoners of war, 55 German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and 5 Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. It also has the remains of 28 sailors from the , which was sunk by off Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras is a cape on the coast of North Carolina. It is the point that protrudes the farthest to the southeast along the northeast-to-southwest line of the Atlantic coast of North America...
in 1942.
Hampton National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
on February 26, 1996.
Notable interments
- Landsman Michael Cassidy, Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient for action at the Battle of Mobile BayBattle of Mobile BayThe Battle of Mobile Bay of August 5, 1864, was an engagement of the American Civil War in which a Federal fleet commanded by Rear Adm. David G. Farragut, assisted by a contingent of soldiers, attacked a smaller Confederate fleet led by Adm...
, during the Civil War. - Ordinary Seaman John DavisJohn Davis (Medal of Honor recipient, 1881)John Davis was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.-Biography:...
, Medal of Honor recipient for peace time service aboard USS TrentonUSS Trenton (1876)|...
in 1881. - Coal Heaver James R. Garrison, Medal of Honor recipient for action at the Battle of Mobile BayBattle of Mobile BayThe Battle of Mobile Bay of August 5, 1864, was an engagement of the American Civil War in which a Federal fleet commanded by Rear Adm. David G. Farragut, assisted by a contingent of soldiers, attacked a smaller Confederate fleet led by Adm...
, during the Civil War. - Sergeant Alfred B. HiltonAlfred B. HiltonAlfred B. Hilton was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.-Biography:...
, Medal of Honor recipient for action at the Battle of Chaffin's FarmBattle of Chaffin's FarmThe Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought September 29–30, 1864, as part of the Siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War.-Background:...
, during the Civil War. - First Sergeant Harry J. MandyHarry J. MandyHarry J. Mandy was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War....
, Medal of Honor recipient for action at Front Royal, VirginiaFront Royal, VirginiaFront Royal is a town in Warren County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,589 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Warren County.-Geography:Front Royal is roughly west of Washington, D.C....
during the Civil War. - First Lieutenant Ruppert L. SargentRuppert L. SargentRuppert Leon Sargent was a United States Army officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.-Biography:...
, Medal of Honor recipient for action during the Vietnam WarVietnam WarThe Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
. - Private Charles Veale, Medal of Honor recipient for action at the Battle of Chaffin's FarmBattle of Chaffin's FarmThe Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought September 29–30, 1864, as part of the Siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War.-Background:...
, during the Civil War. - Coxswain David Warren, Medal of Honor recipient for action during the Civil War aboard USS MonticelloUSS Monticello (1859)The first USS Monticello was a wooden screw-steamer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. She was named for the home of Thomas Jefferson. She was briefly named Star in May 1861....
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See also
- United States Department of Veterans AffairsUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsThe United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a government-run military veteran benefit system with Cabinet-level status. It is the United States government’s second largest department, after the United States Department of Defense...
- United States National CemeteryUnited States National Cemetery"United States National Cemetery" is a designation for 146 nationally important cemeteries in the United States. A National Cemetery is generally a military cemetery containing the graves of U.S. military personnel, veterans and their spouses but not exclusively so...