Biloxi National Cemetery

Biloxi National Cemetery is a U.S. National Cemetery that is located in Biloxi, Mississippi on the grounds of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center , near Keesler Air Force Base. It occupies approximately 54 acres , and is site to 15,278 interments as of the end of 2005.

From 1934 to 1973 the purpose of Biloxi National Cemetery was to provide a final resting place solely for veterans who died in the adjoining medical center. In 1973 with the passage of the National Cemetery Act, the burial ground was opened to all honorably discharged veterans, active duty personnel, and their dependents regardless of where they died. Since its establishment, the grounds have increased in size twice as the result of land transfers from the VAMC. Originally 25 acres , in 1982, 17 acres were added and in 1996, 12 more were added for a total of 54 acres .

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