Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific at a Glance
The Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, located
on Oahu, Hawaii, was built in 1948 to serve as a resting
place for soldiers of the American Armed Forces who lost
their lives during World War II, the Korean War and
the Vietnam War.
The 116-acre cemetery is situated in an extinct volcano,
named Pouwaina, which means “consecrated hill” or “hill
of sacrifice” in the Hawaiian language. In the past,
Punchbowl was the site of “alii” (royal) burials.
Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific in Bullet
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- Final resting place of more than 25,000 American
Armed Forces soldiers who
lost their lives in three wars - World War
II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War
- Punchbowl Cemetery was built in 1948
- 776 casualties from the December 7, 1941 attack
on Pearl Harbor were among the first to be buried here
- American Legion offers walking tours Monday thru
Friday, call 808-946-6383 for more information
Punchbowl Hours & Admission
Open daily from 8 am to 6:30 pm.
Admission is free.
Driving Directions to the Punchbowl National Cemetery
of the Pacific / Location
Located on a small hill above the city of Honolulu. From
Ward Avenue off of Ala Moana Boulevard, drive right on Prospect
Street and follow the signs to Punchbowl. The cemetery is
also accessible from H1 or the Pali Highway. Follow the
signs.
Address: 2177 Puowaina Dr., Honolulu, HI 96813
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