1954 National Memorial Cemetery Honolulu HI Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This color postcard features an aerial view of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, widely known as Punchbowl Cemetery, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The image shows the expansive, manicured grounds within the Punchbowl Crater, an extinct volcanic cone. The cemetery serves as a memorial honoring the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, specifically those who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The lush, green landscape is set against the backdrop of the volcanic crater's interior walls.

Details

Era: Chrome (c. 1954)
City: Honolulu
Country: United States
Topic: National Cemetery, Military Memorial, Punchbowl Crater, WWII History
Condition: Uncirculated, Rounded Corners
Postage: Unposted
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape), Rounded Corners
Artist / Photographer: Dave Martin (Ektachrome)
Publisher: Distributed by Max Basker & Sons, Honolulu
Printer: Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, Illinois
Print Type: Curteichcolor reproduction (Photochrome) from an Ektachrome original, Rounded corners

Additional Information

The Hawaiian name for the crater, Puowaina, translates to "Hill of Sacrifice," which aptly reflects its history as an ancient sacrificial site and its current role as a final resting place for American service members.