U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II Memorial at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

The Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. This cemetery is home to thousands of veterans who served in the United States military during peace and/or war time. You'll find spouses of our veterans buried here too.

Throughout the cemetery you'll find various memorials and monuments that pay respect to our great men and women. Even if you don't have a loved one buried at the cemetery it's still worth the visit. It's a great way to pay respect to our heroes and to learn about the military history of America.

During one of our visits to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery we visited the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II Memorial located inside the cemetery. Pick up a map at the visitor's office to help you locate this and other memorials located there (some aren't so easy to find).

U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II

"Lest We Forget"

This memorial is dedicated to the 3505 officers and men who lost their lives on 52 U.S. Submarines during World War II. A total of 258 submarines manned by 20,000 personnel (16% of naval forces) made combat patrols which accounted for over 55% of all enemy ship losses in the Pacific.

Their families - The U.S. Submarine Veterans of WW II and a grateful nation remember these victories were "not without tremendous cost".

Right across from the memorial you'll find a granite bench that honors all Military Musicians - Bugles Across America. Duty, Honor, Country. A lot of visitors like to pay their respects to both memorials by leaving copper pennies on each one. We learned that its how a lot of people like to pay respect to our fallen heroes while wishing them luck.