Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, is the largest American overseas military cemetery, covering 152 acres. Maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission, it honors 17,184 American service members who died in World War II in the Pacific theater. The site features 36,286 names on the Walls of the Missing, a central memorial chapel, mosaic battle maps, and landscaped grounds dedicated to remembrance and historical education.

Visitors can expect a vast, meticulously landscaped 152-acre cemetery with concentric rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David on gently sloping grounds. The central memorial includes a chapel with mosaic ceilings, two large mosaic battle maps depicting Pacific campaigns, and semicircular Walls of the Missing. A visitor center provides historical context. The setting is quiet and park-like with tree-lined avenues, open lawns, and panoramic views, designed for walking, reflection, and guided viewing of memorial features.