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The Cemetery is located at 950 South Sepulveda Boulevard just north of Wilshire Boulevard. The first interment dates to a few days prior to the May 22, 1889, dedication of the cemetery. It consists of 114.5 acres and as of Fiscal Year 2013, the number of interments was 85,604.

There are 14 Medal of Honor recipients interred here along with two unusual canine burials. Although this practice is prohibited today, Old Bonus, an adopted War Dog and pet of residents in the soldier’s home and Blackout, a war dog wounded in the pacific during World War II, are both buried here along with their handlers.

Other notable burials include over 100 Buffalo Soldiers. These African American soldiers were members of the 9th, 10th, 24th and 25th Cavalry during the Civil War and Nicholas P. Earp, father of Wyatt Earp.

The mission of the Los Angeles National Cemetery Support Foundation is to support, in every way possible, the events, activities, and needs of the Los Angeles National Cemetery, including all of its facilities and personnel. This support to be made through monetary donations as well as member participation in the activities held within, or on behalf of the Cemetery. The Foundation serves in support of the Los Angeles National Cemetery under the guidance from, and in concert with, the cemetery director and staff.

Our goal is to make the Los Angeles National Cemetery a recognized community entity for all to recognize and enjoy, and in which all can take pride. To serve the Veteran community, and their families, as counselors and sources of information regarding this, the final resting place of those who served. To educate and recognize the days set aside for recognition of the Service men and women in their preservation of the freedoms we enjoy.