Golden Gate National Cemetery

A map of the Golden Gate National Cemetery. Sections are noted.

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Golden Gate National Cemetery

Golden Gate National Cemetery is a significant historic military cemetery located in San Bruno, California. It spans 161 acres and serves as the final resting place for over 143,500 individuals, including military personnel and their families. Established during the expansion of the National Cemetery System between the World Wars, this cemetery is notable for its well-maintained grounds and the numerous memorials and monuments honoring those who served in the U.S. armed forces. Among the interred are several Medal of Honor recipients, as well as victims of significant events such as the Port Chicago disaster.

Visitors to the cemetery can explore its rich history and pay their respects to the fallen. The cemetery features a visitor office where maps and assistance in locating specific gravesites are available.

Location Information:

• Address: 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA 94066
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: National Cemetery Administration - Golden Gate

The cemetery is easily accessible and features a blend of rolling hills and flat terrains, marked by a monumental flagpole and a speaker's platform. Its design and layout are consistent with the Mediterranean Revival style, providing a serene and respectful atmosphere for visitors and the families of those interred.

For more detailed information and to plan a visit, please refer to the Golden Gate National Cemetery page on the National Cemetery Administration's website.

 

A photo from the Golden Gate National Cemetery showing grave markers for some of the Port Chicago sailors who are buried here.

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Locating the Port Chicago Grave Markers at Golden Gate National Cemetery

Golden Gate National Cemetery spans 161 acres and is the final resting place for over 143,500 individuals across 113,000 gravesites. Among those interred are 44 sailors who perished in the Port Chicago disaster on July 17, 1944. Of these, 27 graves are marked as "Unknown U.S. Sailor" with the date of the disaster, while 17 victims have been identified by name. These graves are primarily located in Sections L and H of the cemetery.

Steps for Visiting and Locating Graves

1. Obtain a Map:

• Visitors can stop by the office to obtain a cemetery map and locate specific gravesites. The map indicates the area locations of Port Chicago victims within the Golden Gate National Cemetery.

2. Locate Specific Graves:

• Use the section references (H or L) and numbers provided on the map to find specific graves.

Important Note:

Golden Gate National Cemetery is not part of the National Park Service or the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. Additionally, it is located a considerable distance from the memorial site.

 

Headstone Identification Number Locations:

The map at the top of this page is from the Golden Gate National Cemetery and illustrates the layout and sections of the property. The numbered graves listed below correspond to locations shown on the map. For a detailed map and specific information about the grave markers, please visit the cemetery's visitor office. They can provide a map handout and additional details regarding the grave marker numbers listed here.

Section H (left upper side):

• 666
• 760
• 1158
• 1130
• 1216
• 1057

Section L (center):

• 6035
• 6038
• 6044
• 6045

Section L (right side):

• 8246
• 8248
• 8249
• 8253
• 8285
• 8288
• 8289
• 8291
• 8292
• 8293
• 8294
• 8295
• 8297
• 8298
• 8299
• 8300
• 8301
• 8304
• 8305
• 8306
• 8307
• 8308
• 8315
• 8328
• 8333
• 8335
• 8336
• 8339
• 8340
• 8341
• 8342
• 8344
• 8346