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
Mexican-American War - 2
Civil War - 20
World War I - 43
World War II - 103
Korea - 30
Vietnam - 18
Operation Enduring Freedom - 1
Conflict
Army - 141
Navy - 57
Coast Guard - 5
Marine Corps - 15
Air Force - 15
Service Branch
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
World War I - 4
World War II - 25
Korea - 8
Vietnam - 7
Conflict
Army - 34
Air Force - 3
Navy - 6
Marines - 5
Service Branch
6 were American Legion members in Big Pine Post 457
Inyo County Hospital and Farm Burial Site
Honoring 3 Veterans
Mexican-American War - 1
Civil War - 1
Army (stationed at Fort Independence) - 1