Family Pass Holder Day Wreath Update

UPDATE as of 12:30 p.m. EST: Thank you to all the family pass holders who joined us for Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day. Unfortunately, due the tremendous turnout, we anticipate running out of wreaths by approximately 1 p.m. The cemetery will remain open for you to visit your loved ones. We also invite you to join us next Saturday, Dec. 13 for our public Wreaths Across America Day.   

Published on: Sunday, December 7, 2025

John W. Meagher

John W Meagher

Medal of Honor citation: He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. In the heat of the fight, he mounted an assault tank, and, with bullets splattering about him, designated targets to the gunner. Seeing an enemy soldier carrying an explosive charge dash for the tank treads, he shouted fire orders to the gunner, leaped from the tank, and bayoneted the charging soldier. Knocked unconscious and his rifle destroyed, he regained consciousness, secured a machinegun from the tank, and began a furious 1-man assault on the enemy. Firing from his hip, moving through vicious crossfire that ripped through his clothing, he charged the nearest pillbox, killing 6. Going on amid the hail of bullets and grenades, he dashed for a second enemy gun, running out of ammunition just as he reached the position. He grasped his empty gun by the barrel and in a violent onslaught killed the crew. By his fearless assaults T/Sgt. Meagher single-handedly broke the enemy resistance, enabling his platoon to take its objective and continue the advance.


Location: Section 64 Site 1701