Puerto Rico National Cemetery

Puerto Rico National Cemetery is a United States national cemetery located in the city of Bayamón, in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It encompasses 108.2 acres (43.8 ha) of land, and as of the end of 2005, had 44,722 interments. It is the only National Cemetery in Puerto Rico, and the only one outside of the mainland United States.

Read more about Puerto Rico National Cemetery:  History, Notable Interments

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