United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery

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United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, in Washington, D.C., is located at the military retirement home. It is one of only two national cemeteries administered by the United States Department of the Army — the other is Arlington National Cemetery. The national cemetery is adjacent to Rock Creek Cemetery.

Tombstones at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, DC

[edit] Notable internments

• Thomas Boyne (died 1896), Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
• Benjamin Brown (died 1910), Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
• John Denny (died 1901), Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
• John A. Logan (1826–1886), politician and army officer

[edit] See also

• President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home National Monument

Coordinates: 38°56′41″N, 77°0′32″W

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