The importance of national cemeteries cannot be overstated because they allow people to be buried in a national cemetery regardless of their physical proximity. Bowlegs died on July 16, 1902 (Section F, Site 1054). 10/04/1904, d. 10/19/1988, US Army, LTC, Res: 02/27/1992, * Fort Sam Houston was the largest military base in the United States when it was established in 1940. This cemetery was accepted for listing in the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1999. Ryan, Matilda Theresa, b. Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 10 0 742, bur. The section and grave number (if in a state or national cemetery) You can also choose to inscribe: The full beginning and ending dates of the person's life; The highest rank the Veteran attained; The Veteran's awards and war service; An emblem of belief; We may approve other requests, such as: Nicknames; Terms of endearment (like "Loving . Ryan, Francis J, b. Russell, Creed Thomas, b. 02/26/1922, d. 02/20/1945, US Marine 01/21/1997, d. 01/21/1997, Reconstruction 1. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX Oregon Trail State Cemetery, Evansville, WY Mound City National Cemetery, Mound City, IL Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI Raleigh National Cemetery, Raleigh, NC Houston National Cemetery, Houston, TX Our goal is to place a flower on every grave at each of these nine (9) locations. Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Military Grave Sites (5,000) Find a military grave site located in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio Texas. 12/16/1917, d. 02/12/1977, T-5 U.S ARMY, For information on scheduled burials in our national cemeteries, please go to the Daily Burial Schedule. Rust, Julius H, b. Russell, Clifford , b. Parke Custis, after the death of George Washington in 1857, left behind an estate that included large tracts of land on the banks of the Potomac River. Until 1867, when it was formally recognized as a national cemetery, it was not formally recognized on the land where it is located. 04/17/1909, d. 09/15/1960, US Army, 12/25/1925, d. 07/29/1999, US Army, CPL, Ryan, Mary Virginia, b. bur. 08/14/1981, * Russey, John W, b. P-D 53-C, bur. 10/01/1945 Plot: X 2382, bur. * 07/31/1987, * 07/17/1919, d. 01/18/1999, US Air Force, 06/12/1979, * Plot: MA 0 9, bur. 09/02/1968, * Find out how to apply for a discharge upgradeLearn about the VA Character of Discharge review process. 10/07/1948, d. 02/28/1949, Plot: PD 01/15/1996 Get the latest information and sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 vaccines. 06/07/1991, * 09/28/1982, * He received the Medal of Honor posthumously for service in the U.S. Army, Company K, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in recognition of actions at the Wichita River, Texas, July 12, 1870. 14A 468, bur. 02/27/1921, d. 10/15/1963, SGT USMC, Sergeant William DeArmond (Indian Wars). Russell, David J, b. 04/05/1914, d. 04/13/1969, Plot: A-C 8 402, bur. 11/16/1994 08/22/1936, d. 06/02/1992, A1C USAF, San Antonio; San Antonio, TX, Plot: 25 0 1095, bur. 09/26/1960 Barnes was promoted to sergeant in July 1865, and after several months of detached service, he returned to post and contracted tuberculous. BURIAL SPACE This cemetery has space available for cremated remains. Russell, Joseph N, b. 06/04/1999. Private George W. Smith (Indian Wars). National Cemetery Administration Attn: General Inquiries 810 Vermont Avenue Washington, DC 20420 MyVA411 main information line: . Click on the county you want to search. 06/11/1937, d. 06/23/1968, CAPT USAF, When requesting a headstone or marker for burial in a private cemetery using VA Form 40-1330, write PL115-141 and the Certification of Naturalization Registration A number in Block 33. Plot: 2 24, bur. Aalen, Frances Elizabeth Aalen, Frederick A Aamodt, Jenney Lyn Aardema, Dale L Aaron, Carl Aaron, Charles Henry Aaron, Christian John Aaron, Douglas E Aaron, George W Aaron, Gloria S 06/08/1992, * They accompanied the American Expeditionary Forces commanded by General John J. Pershing out of Mexico. Russell, Maria Delcarmen, b. 08/27/1924, d. 11/05/1980, SSGT USA, Plot: 09/11/1980, * Russell, Leon , b. X 3458, bur. 12/31/1969, * On detail for duty with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, While a part of the military forces of the United States by executive order of the president. H 286, bur. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. X 540, bur. 01/21/1902, d. 06/06/1977, SGT USMC, Plot: 01/16/1991, * The burial ground has grown to over 400,000 acres and is the final resting place for over 330,000 veterans and other eligible military personnel. Russey, Mary R, b. Ruvalcava, Ernest M, b. bur. Visit the Veterans Legacy Program and NCA Rydell, Hazel J, b. Please note: This application is only for VA national cemeteries. Plot: Y 579, bur. Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 16 0 2336, bur. 2-B 2192, bur. 03/07/1947, d. 04/05/1991, SP4 US ARMY, All flowers should be displayed in a manner so as not to completely cover the headstone. Russell, Charles Clinton, b. 04/23/1921, d. 08/10/1994, US Army, PVT, Rutherford, Frances L, b. 03/18/1980, * 14A 601, bur. During the Battle of New Market Heights, Virginia, on September 29, 1864, Private Barnes was among the first troops to enter the enemy works. links below to see the interpretive signs for San Antonio National Cemetery. Learn about getting VA disability benefits for a surviving spouse or a dependent child or parent. Choose the VA national cemetery where you'd prefer to be buried. 10/20/1988, * It is especially important for veterans, because it allows them to be buried next to those who served in the military. 07/09/1894, d. 03/20/1988, COL USA, Plot: The cemetery is owned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and has a total area of 414.2 acres (2 km2). 09/13/1971, * Russell, Bon S, b. A Hmong Veteran may be eligible if they meet all of these requirements. 09/12/1989, * Six hundred sixty acres of military reservation were added to the cemetery in 1931. 02/08/1984, * Ryan, James F, d. 04/19/1927, SGT 12 OBS SQDN AIR SVC, Plot: William H. Barnes was born at St. Mary's County, Maryland, in 1841. Grave floral blankets may not be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet. 01/31/1935, * 04/14/1994 TSGT, Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 13 0 969, bur. Recipients receive the Medal of Honor from the president on behalf of Congress. 01/10/1933, d. 07/21/1995, US Air Force, 08/25/1999 04/26/1910, d. 06/07/1976, MAJ USAF, Plot: A-A 877, bur. 10/06/1931, d. 01/12/1990, MSGT USAF, Plot: Rutledge, George A, b. 01/13/1994 06/23/1998 This cemetery is a significant part of American military history. Ryan, Marvin Martin, b. 02/05/1997 , b. 1.218. 05/12/1922, d. 06/30/1980, LT COL U.S. 07/18/1942, 09/06/1924, d. 05/30/1966, PFC USMC, Plot: Russell, Novice W, b. Ryan, Thomas W, b. Res: Universal City, TX, Plot: CE 0 15, bur. 04/15/1902, d. 12/24/1944, PVT 47TH AERO The Cemetery Director reserves the right to remove and destroy, without notice, anything left on graves that violates the intent of these policies/regulations, offends the sensibilities of the public, or the dignity of this cemetery, is an eyesore, or threat to the safety of the public or cemetery personnel. 07/23/1918, d. 10/24/1987, PFC US ARMY, Plot: * More than 335,000 graves are located within the cemetery, which is located just outside of Houston, Texas. Friday Bowlegs and several other Indian scouts are buried in Section F. Friday Bowlegs, a Seminole and native of Florida, served as an Indian Scout in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars. It was founded in 1995 by Salt Lake City resident, Jim Tipton. Six cities are represented: Austin, El Paso, Kerrville, San Antonio, and Fort Worth. Rydell, John E, b. 08/19/1982, * Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (TXFSHS) 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209, United States Veteran Graves: 167,000 Coverage Goal: 167,000 Wreaths So Far: 3,161 Ceremony On: December 16, 2023 at 11:00 am Ceremony At: Location Coordinator: Steven Trevino, Matthew Kostak, Rose Moran Contact Location: phone Directions to Cemetery Rux, Dayton Paul Jr, b. Ruymann, Robert , b. Office Hours: Contact Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 210-820-3891. 07/06/1918, d. 03/22/1964, CAPT ARMY, Ryan, Leonard F, b. Subsequent burials included unknown who had died on the western frontier. 01/22/1963, * The cemetery became known as Fort Sam Houston after the War Department formally renamed it in 1937. Rust, Harvey Giard, CPMM USN, Plot: 13, * ARMY, Plot: 5 1028, bur. United States Coast Guard 2ND LT, Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 25 0 795, bur. 03/02/2000 Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 10 0 1295, bur. 12/10/1990 The Hmong Veteran resided in the U.S. at the time of death, The Hmong Veteran was naturalized under Section 2(1) of the Hmong Veterans Naturalization Act of 2000 (also called the 2000 Act), A former spouse who isnt also a Veteran whose marriage to an eligible Veteran or service member ended by annulment or divorce, Family members of a Veteran convicted of subversive activities (unless the Veteran receives a pardon from the President of the United States), Other family members who dont meet the eligibility requirements. 12/03/1996 Falcott died in 1910 and is buried in Section F, Site 918. Find out if you, or a person youre planning a burial for, can get this benefit. 07/11/1924, d. 02/26/1993, Plot: R 228-N, Go to the FamilySearch Catalog. Ruston, Lonie Alvin, b. 09/30/1964, * 03/31/1983, * Russi, Erika , b. He would be extremely proud of himself as a veteran in this space. 9 960, bur. After the Civil War, Barnes and other USCT were stationed in Texas. Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: W 0 1940, bur. There is security and law enforcement at VA facilities. 12/05/1919, d. 07/17/1990, SP5 USA, Ruth, Esther V, b. When youre filling out a VA Form 40-10007Application for Pre-need Determination of Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery, write PL115-141 in Block 5. 07/03/1980, * 01/15/1897, d. 09/16/1985, PVT US ARMY, Plot: 06/28/1949, * Russell, Conrad F, b. Corporal Givens is memorialized in Section MA, Site 88. Plot: A-J 603, bur. 10/21/1988 See the full NCA COVID-19 Alert including the most current safety measures and scheduling information. Aide, PVT HOB CAS CO 654, Res: Killeen, TX, Plot: 11 0 760, bur. 06/10/1976, * Potted plants are only permitted on gravesites 10 days before and 10 days after Easter. 01/11/1899, d. 05/23/1964, Plot: K 3458, 10/23/1995 09/11/1992, * 08/06/1909, d. 09/27/1945, Res: Texarkana, TX, 10/01/1948 08/08/1922, d. 02/10/2000, US Army, Click on: Cemeteries. San Antonio; Bexar; Texas, Plot: 20 168, bur. Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers and a note to a loved one's memorial. This includes but not limited to items such as statues, vigil lights, shepherd's hooks, breakable objects of any nature, and other commemorative items which are not permitted on gravesites. 07/23/1998 06/15/1911, d. 09/16/1998, US Army, CPL, 07/19/1894, d. 12/11/1979, PVT USA, Plot: 10/07/1922, d. 02/09/1999, Res: San Antonio, Ryan, Matthew Callahan Jr, b. 09/02/1994 Ryker, John , b. 09/09/1953, d. 07/20/1982, US Army, PFC, Although the post was established in 1875, the land upon which Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is located did not become a burial ground until approximately half a century later. 03/17/1926, d. 06/14/1991, CMSGT USAF, Find A Grave is a free website providing access to and an opportunity to input cemetery information to an online database of cemetery records. 09/14/1881, d. 12/23/1971, Plot: 2-D 245, More than half of VA's national cemeteries originated with the Civil War and many are closed to some burials. ARMY, Plot: W 1902, bur. 11/07/1980, * Russell, John , b. 01/21/1997, d. 01/21/1997, Reconstruction Rutledge, Mona L, b. visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources. Find a Grave Memorial ID 11867, citing Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County . 06/15/1993, * It is a sacred place for the families of fallen soldiers as well as a place of honor and remembrance for all who have served our country. 08/22/1923, d. 06/07/1983, USA, Russell, Roger Dace, b. 2-B 3232, bur. 06/22/1967, * Rylander, Joseph A, b. * 03/05/1949, * 4, Res: Brownsville, TX, Plot: 11 0 167, bur. The Merchant Mariner had oceangoing service during the period of armed conflict from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946, and died after November 11, 1998, The Merchant Mariner served on blockships in support of Operation Mulberry during World War II. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209 Contact Information: Phone(210) 820-3891 Fax: (210) 820-3445 Burial Arrangements: Phone: (800) 535-1117 Fax: (866) 900-6417 NCA website: http://www.cem.va.gov/ 12/14/1979, * Colored Troops (USCT). From Interstate 37, take Commerce exit east and proceed to S. New Braunfels. Rydell, John Elief, b. 2 277, bur. Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection, Training - Exposure - Experience (TEE) Tournament, Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery, interpretive signs, or waysides, at more than 100 properties to observe the Civil War Sesquicentennial (2011-2015), Call TTY if you Search Texas Death Records Texas Newspapers, Full Search (1813-2018), 671 titles Texas Obituary Search - (1867-current) Texas Birth Records Database, (1813-1999) Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Rust, Bernice M, b. 12/05/1925, d. 12/09/1944, PFC CO F WWII Rymer, Christine Ann, b. 04/10/1901, d. 07/29/1987, Plot: 1 1346, Russell, William J, b. Plot: 3 1156, bur. Rzeznik, Joseph J, b. Cemetery trees, shrubs and/or any other plants may not be decorated with any ornaments of any kind at ANY TIME. Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 4 0 158, bur. A Veteran's spouse, widow or widower, minor dependent children, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities may also be eligible for burial. 02/08/1921, d. 09/08/1989, Plot: 16 1019, Ryan, Bertram L Jr, b. Private Simon Suhler (Indian Wars). Rux, Edward A, b. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this act of bravery. The city executed a new deed April 14, 1871, conveying approximately 1.89 acres of land to the United States. 08/28/1961, * US CO WWII, Plot: D 85, bur. Plot: Y 1110, bur. 08/27/1924, d. 11/05/1980, SSGT USA, Plot: Russell, Herbert Wayne, b. 03/20/1995 USAF, Plot: 20 1142, bur. 06/01/1962, * Russell, Frances G, b. 11/13/1924, d. 01/04/1997, US Army, 12/12/1991, * Plot: 5 743, bur. First Lieutenant Lewis Warrington (Indian Wars). 05/09/1909, d. 08/21/1985, LT COL USA, 10/31/1875, d. 03/31/1958, 1ST SGT TROOP 06/09/1977, * If their service was considered active duty for training, they must have become disabled or died from a disease or injury caused or made worse by their service. (Section J, Site 274), Gustav Schleicher, a German-born immigrant who became a Texas state representative and senator and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. 04/26/1990, * 08/23/1977, * An official website of the United States government. ARMY, Plot: A-A 60, bur. 08/28/1942, d. 07/19/1998, US Army, PFC, Res: 01/30/1985, * 06/03/1926, d. 09/05/1995, US Navy, YN2/C, 08/30/1905, d. 04/20/1954, M/SGT USA RETIRED, Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 11 0 654, bur. Ruthenberg, Walter A, b. Ryals, Estella Taber, b. DeArmond is memorialized in Section MA, Site 89. Ryan, Divina P, b. Due to the open nature of the grounds, we cannot guarantee against theft, vandalism or the effects of nature. 11/28/1962, * Russell, David M, b. Antonio Bexar Texas, Plot: 20 1624, bur. In 1867, the United States Army established a post at San Antonio, Texas, which they named Fort Sam Houston. 11/25/1974, * 08/21/1992, * Ruttan, Hilda M, b. A National Guard or Reserve member may be eligible if they meet any of these requirements. Rutherford, Henry G, b. Plastic vases are provided at the cemetery and are located in receptacles throughout the cemetery and should be returned to the receptacles when no longer needed. 8 733, bur. 2-A 2443, bur. Russell, Charles E Jr, b. Plot: Z 1989, bur. * Records with an asterisk at the end indicates those that have 11/02/1956 V 539, bur. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 820-3891 View Map Total records = 93,850 U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Database Records of burials were provided to this website by the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, on July 2, 2000. 11/17/1932, d. 12/03/1998, US Army, PVT, Plot: 2D 220, bur. 03/01/1993, * Rust, James E, b. 08/19/1919, d. 03/03/1983, PFC USA, Plot: If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, 08/23/1924, d. 10/21/1987, CPL USMC, Plot: Ruth, Emilia L, b. Rux, Evelyn Julia, b. 05/05/1925, d. 05/15/1963, SP5 ARMY, Plot: We want to honor all service members who have given their lives in the name of our nation at Houston National Cemetery. Find a Cemetery Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) About VLM Find Your Veteran Grave Locator NCA Desktop Website COVID-19 vaccines at VA Get the latest information and sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 vaccines. 01/31/1997 04/11/1949, * Russell, Earnest , b. Res: Copperas Cove, TX, Plot: 4 0 106, bur. 08/08/1920, d. 09/05/1992, S1C USN, The officer served before July 29, 1945, and was assigned to an area of immediate military hazard (as determined by the secretary of defense while in time of war or by a national emergency as declared by the president), The officer served in the Philippine Islands on December 7, 1941, and continued to serve there until their death. 02/20/1943, d. 08/04/1989, PFC USMC, 07/08/1876, d. 05/25/1962, Plot: P-D The officer died under honorable conditions while attending an authorized training camp or on an authorized cruise. Corps, SGT, Res: New Braunfels, TX, Plot: 25 0 886, bur. 03/13/1921, d. 08/29/1994, US Army, PFC, Res: 09/11/1987, * 04/06/1964, * To get a DD214 documenting this service, mail an application to: Commandant (G-MVP-6) 437, bur. If found they will be removed. Rutz, Ruben R, d. 08/07/1942, PVT MED DEPT, Plot: F 333, bur. 01/07/1949, * Ruth, George Harvey, b. Plot: 9 1281, bur. The National Guard or Reserve member became disabled or died from a disease or injury causedor made worseby their service during a period of active duty for training, The National Guard or Reserve member became disabled or died from an injury or certain cardiovascular disorders causedor made worseby their service during a period of inactive-duty training. Russell, Arthur L, b. Ryan, Julia Ord, d. 03/01/1942, Plot: P-C 31, bur. It was first awarded during the Civil War and eligibility criteria for the Medal of Honor have changed over time. Ryan, Carra L, b. Washington, D.C. 20422 Ryan, Kenneth O, b. 05/21/1969, * Russell, Donald R, b. Items NOT PERMITTED on gravesites will be removed. 115, bur. 05/22/1998 San Antonio, TX, Plot: CP 0 27, bur. His citation was awarded under the name of Given. Theyre also eligible for a headstone or marker, but not for other memorial items (like a burial flag or Presidential Memorial Certificate) or for military funeral honors (like the playing of Taps). Plot: E EAS400, bur. Plot: P-C 88, bur. P-A 489, * Russum, Julia C, b. San Antonio, TX, Plot: 15 0 403, bur. Bexar. 07/06/1992, * Plot: W 1902, bur. SCHEDULE A BURIAL. Texan David Bennes Barkley served in Company A, 356th Infantry, 89th Division, U.S. Army during World War I. 12/30/1918, d. 07/04/1994, US Air Force, SMSGT, The officer performed full-time duty prior to July 29, 1945: The officer served on inactive-duty training, and their death resulted from an injury caused or made worse by their service. LTC, Res: Harlingen, TX, Plot: 15 0 716, bur. V 1755, bur. bur. G 2ND US CAV USA RET, Plot: F 437, bur. Russo, John , b. 12/27/1902, d. 09/09/1971, PVT USMG, The site is secure. He is buried in Section G, Site 1302. McMasters died in November that year and is buried in Section D, Site 729. 04/23/1954, * 04/21/1969, * Ryon, Mary Elizabeth, b. 05/28/1964, * Plot: AH 1829, bur. Barnes died December 24, 1866, and is memorialized in Section MA, Site 86. 01/23/1969, * 140 Axis prisoners of war (POWs) from World War II are on display at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. 01/15/1952, * Russell, , b. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery assumes no responsibility for items left on gravesites. Ryan, John William, b. 09/05/1946, * 02/25/1967, d. 01/31/1984, TSGT USAF, Plot: X C 183, bur. Fort Ringgold, Fort Clark, and Fort McIntosh, all of which were once frontier posts, were reinterred at Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio, TX 78202. No cemetery staff is present onsite. Enter: Texas in the Place box. San Antonio, TX, Plot: 10 0 729, bur. Russell, David Joe, d. 07/16/1942, Plot: P-D 291, bur. 11/13/1986, * Office Hours: Contact Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 210-820-3891. INF, Plot: 2-D 245, bur. Plot: 3 406, bur. 09/05/1889, d. 04/08/1949, MAJ 1857TH 04/22/1974, * Twelve Chinese civilian employees of the Quartermaster Corps are buried in Section H. Five of them are listed both as Chinese refugees and as Quartermaster employees. 03/08/1983, * 08/14/1942, * 12/19/1928, d. 09/29/1980, ALC USAF, Plot: 07/07/1932, d. 09/10/1993, Plot: 21 1448, bur. The cemetery is located in the eastern section of San Antonio. It is located in the city of Houston, Texas and currently has over 79,000 interments. A member of the Reserve Officers Training Corps may be eligible if they meet any of these requirements. 09/03/1904, d. 01/06/1978, MSGT U.S. ARMY, 02/22/1904, d. 08/16/1982, PFC USA, Plot: 05/26/1993, * LTC, Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: W 0 1784, bur. 16 2336, bur. NCA maintains a cemetery with 3.83 million graves, 628,746 additional developed gravesites, and 115,115 ground gravesites for cremated remains, as well as 156,758 niches for cremated remains in the. 08/02/1999 Public Law 115-141 allows eligible Hmong Veterans to be buried in a national cemetery. The Philippine Veteran was a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States at the time of their death, The Philippine Veteran was residing in the United States at the time of their death. With the establishment of the Republic of Texas in December 1836, Bexar County was organized and San Antonio was chartered as its seat. For educational materials and additional information on this cemetery, please visit the Education section, located below. In total, the country has a total of 133 nationalities, including four Italians and three Japanese. Call: 988 (Press 1), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. MSGT, Res: Round Rock, TX, Plot: 23 0 151, bur. 04/27/1973, * 2. SQDN ASSC TX, Plot: F 731, bur. Russell, Richard L, b. 03/29/1924, d. 01/17/1976, COL USAF, Plot: 03/29/1922, d. 11/24/1962, SSGT US AIR The cemetery is located on a 33-acre plot and can accommodate casketed and cremated remains. 04/30/1916, d. 12/28/1969, PFC US ARMY, 03/31/1983, * 12/05/1979, * 03/03/1993, * 04/16/1922, d. 09/28/1948, US Army, Russell, Raymond R, b. 09/01/1901, d. 04/11/1994, US Army, SFC, 09/28/1883, d. 10/16/1958, PVT 10TH CO 03/26/1968, * 09/05/1946, * COVID-19 ALERT. 07/08/1939, d. 04/14/1994, US Navy, 11/04/1912, d. 03/09/1991, Plot: 9 1119, bur. Can I be buried in Arlington National Cemetery? bur. 01/18/1928, d. 02/06/1994, US Air Force, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. All Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries remain open and continue to provide interment services for Veterans and eligible dependents. 11/27/1990, * Corps, CAPT, Res: Las Vegas, NV, Plot: AJ 0 1155, bur. Rylander, Homer C, b. Ryan, William Lawrence Jr, b. Russell, Gary , b. Russell, Earl Z, b. 07/19/1921, d. 06/04/1988, MAJ USAF, Plot: The person qualifying for burial benefits is the spouse or minor child of a Veteran, even if the Veteran died first, The person qualifying for burial benefits is in some cases, the unmarried adult dependent child of a Veteran. What does burial in a VA national cemetery include? He received the Medal of Honor while serving in the U.S. Army, Company K, 158th New York Infantry, for actions at Battery Gregg, near Petersburg, VA, April 2, 1865. Russum, John R, b. First Sergeant Henry Falcott (Indian Wars). Ryba, Walter , b. 08/07/1908, d. 02/28/1963, SGT US The oldest grave in the cemetery is that of Pvt. 04/20/1994 Rutland, Rix , b. Russell, David , b. 08/06/1969 A-A 423, bur. Ryan, Catherine L, b. When it was founded in 1937, it became known as Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). Plot: 1 2296, bur. 05/20/1963, * Russell, Odin Menard, b. 12/17/1985, * 5, Res: San Antonio, TX, Plot: 15 0 706, bur. 08/01/1940, * 07/27/1892, d. 03/13/1984, MAJ USA, Plot: Russell, James Buchanan, b. Rye, Doyle S, b. Ryan, James W, b. 09/22/1918, d. 02/03/1984, CPL USA, Plot: Ryan, Robert M. Jr, b. Rybacki, Anna , d. 05/10/1943, Plot: P 438, bur. Two graves at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio depict an iron cross with a swastika at its center, along with an inscription that reads: "He died far from his home for the. Private David Bennes Barkley (World War I). Ryan, Thomas , b. ARMY, Plot: PF 284, bur. Until 1867, burials were held in a section of the city cemetery dedicated to the post. 3 853, bur. 01/23/1910, d. 09/18/1955, US Army, PFC, The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. Find out if youre eligible and how to apply for VA pension benefits as a surviving spouse or child of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. Offenders may be subject to a fine, removal from the premises, or arrest. Separated from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions, Have a character of service that disqualifies them. Their victory, however, was short lived. Cemetery Address: 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209. Russell, Willis D, b. Ryan, Roy D., b. Ryan, Norma B, b. 08/07/1924, d. 06/08/1979, COL USA, Plot: 6 Russell, John Erwin, b. The national cemeteries are important because, despite the fact that most Americans dont have any relatives, people can still be buried there. 06/12/1924, d. 01/26/1998, US Air Force, 10/17/1910, d. 04/27/1971, S2 USNR, 07/07/1986, * Flower pick-up dates are posted on "Next Flower Pick-Up" signs posted at cemetery entrances. 01/13/1960, * Russo, Michael D, b. Sergeant Frederick Deetline (Indian Wars). here?" Copyright 1997new Date().getFullYear()>2012&&document.write("-"+new Date().getFullYear());, Clear Digital Media, Inc. - No one can edit, change, or delete your work, Texas Newspapers, Full Search (1813-2018), 671 titles, Texas Birth Records Database, (1813-1999), The National Cemetery Administration Records Verification Project. It was made official two years later, in 1926. 12/17/1916, d. 04/13/1978, T-5 U.S. ARMY, A VA regional office determines eligibility in cases where the Veteran has: These Veterans also dont qualify for a Presidential Memorial Certificate, burial flag, headstone, or marker. Plot: X 1317, bur. 07/19/1946, d. 02/05/1972, A1C Ryan, Herman , b. Rutherford, Winford W, b. 16 1708, bur. Ryden, William C, b. 09/19/1922, d. 02/28/1996, US Army, PVT, By 1949, Fort Sam Houston had 1,500 buildings on more than 3,300 acres and was the headquarters for the Fourth U.S. Army.Although the post was established in 1875, the land upon which Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is located did not become a burial ground until approximately half a century later.