Dayton National Cemetery

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Dayton National Cemetery
The Soldiers' Monument at Dayton National Cemetery
Details
Established	1867
Location	Dayton, Ohio
Country	United States
Coordinates	39°44′50″N 84°15′29″W / 39.74722°N 84.25806°W / 39.74722; -84.25806
Type	United States National Cemetery
Size	116.8 acres (47.3 ha)
No. of graves	58,000+
Website	Dayton National Cemetery
Find a Grave	Dayton National Cemetery

Dayton National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio. It encompasses 116.8 acres (47.3 ha) and as of July 18, 2019, had 55,359 interments.^[1] In January, 2014, it was one of only fourteen cemeteries to be designated as a national shrine.^[2] A new 2,000 niche columbarium was dedicated on July 24, 2014. It is one of a few National Cemeteries with their own Honor Squad. Since its formation, unless refused by family and during a few weeks the National Cemetery Administration disallowed military honors in their cemeteries, no veteran has been buried without a Rifle Salute in addition to "Taps" and the folding and presentation of the Flag. It is also the only National Cemetery with the remains of a funeral tunnel which once allowed deceased veterans to be removed from the Home Hospital to the cemetery. Plans are in process to restore the entrance into the tunnel to its original form. Dayton National Cemetery is believed to be the only cemetery in America with a live bugler each weekday other than Arlington National Cemetery.