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