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== History == | == History == | ||
The cemetery was established in 1863 as a place to inter the remains of | The cemetery was established in 1863 as a place to inter the remains of American Civil War [[Union army]] soldiers. Its initial placement interfered with the expansion of the Arsenal's facilities, so it was moved to a location on the northern end of the island. Civil War veterans who were interred in [[Oakdale Memorial Gardens|Oakdale Cemetery]] in [[Davenport, Iowa]], were later disinterred and moved to the National Cemetery. Property transfers from the Arsenal in 1926, 1936, and 1950 increased the cemetery's area. There are plans for further expansion of this cemetery including an additional pavilion, more land, and a wall for cremations near the tank track. | ||
A second, {{convert|2|acre|adj=on}} cemetery was established near Rock Island National Cemetery to bury [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] prisoners of war, nearly two thousand of which would die while in captivity on the island, primarily from the harsh living conditions. | A second, {{convert|2|acre|adj=on}} cemetery was established near Rock Island National Cemetery to bury [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] prisoners of war, nearly two thousand of which would die while in captivity on the island, primarily from the harsh living conditions. | ||
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=== Medal of Honor recipients === | === Medal of Honor recipients === | ||
* [[Private First Class]] [[Edward J. Moskala]] (1921–1945), United States Army | * [[Private First Class]] [[Edward J. Moskala]] (1921–1945), United States Army Medal of Honor recipient for action in [[World War II]] | ||
* Private First Class [[Frank P. Witek]] (1921–1944), United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient for action in World War II | * Private First Class [[Frank P. Witek]] (1921–1944), United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient for action in World War II | ||