Washington Crossing National Cemetery Explained

Washington Crossing National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Upper Makefield Township, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It opened in late 2009 and occupies approximately .^[1] Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the cemetery serves veterans in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area and is located less than 3miles from the Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Bucks County Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick has been credited with securing federal funding for the cemetery after decades of congressional inaction.^[2]

Notable burials

• George Benton (1933–2011), former US Army soldier and professional boxer
• Michael G. Fitzpatrick (1963–2020), US Representative
• Tom Gola (1933–2014), former US Army soldier and professional basketball player
• Harold Johnson (1928–2015), Hall of Fame professional boxer
• Sara Seegar (1914–1990), actress

See also

• List of Pennsylvania cemeteries

External links

• National Cemetery Administration
• Washington Crossing National Cemetery

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Notes and References

1. http://www.cem.va.gov/pdf/wcrossing.pdf Washington Crossing National Cemetery fact sheet
2. Web site: Bucks County.