Punchbowl National Cemetery Photos

Punchbowl National Cemetery

Punchbowl National Cemetery, Oahu

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 Hours & Admission

Open daily from 8 am to 6:30 pm.
Admission is free.

Punchbowl National Cemetery Overview

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

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Location: 2177 Puowaina Dr., Honolulu, HI 96813

Directions: 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.