Honoring Veterans

Lest we forget…

The Big Pine Cemetery District honors its veterans with flag holder/markers placed at gravesites.
Ceremonies are held during Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year where the communitiy gathers to distribute flags and pay tribute.

Crocker Cemetery

Honoring 233 Veterans

2 – Mexican-American War
20 – Civil War
43 – World War I
103 – World War II
30 – Korea
18 – Vietnam
1 – Operation Enduring Freedom

141 – Army
57 – Navy
5 – Coast Guard
15 – Marine Corps
15 – Air Force

  • 6 were recipients of the Purple Heart (wounded or killed during service)
    Including 1 awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism

  •  3 were women

  •  70 were members of the Big Pine American Legion Post 457

Woodman Cemetery

Honoring 48 Veterans

4 – World War I
25 – World War II
8 – Korea
7 – Vietnam

34 – Army
3 – Air Force
6 – Navy
5 – Marines

  • 6 were American Legion members in Big Pine Post 457

Inyo County Hospital and Farm Burial Site

Honoring 3 Veterans

1 - Mexican-American War

1 - Civil War

1- Army, stationed at Fort Independence