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Tahoma National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery in the city of Kent, in King County, Washington. It encompasses, and as of the end of 2008, had 23,479 interments compared to 15,924 interments in 2005. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it is the only national cemetery in the state of Washington.HistoryTahoma National Cemetery was established on November 11, 1993 and opened for interments on October 1, 1997. It is actively undergoing expansion. A second phase of construction was completed in 2005.Noteworthy monuments The Blue Star Memorial, a traditional service flag monument dedicated to all veterans.Notable interments Medal of Honor recipients Second Lieutenant Jesse T. Barrick, for action in the American Civil War. Sergeant Dexter J. Kerstetter, for action in World War II. Master Sergeant Wilburn Kirby Ross, for action in World War II. Sergeant First Class Nathan Ross Chapman, first American serviceman to die in the line of duty in the United States invasion of Afghanistan in 2002. Edward Eugene Claplanhoo, former Chairman of the Makah Frosty Westering, Hall of Fame college football coachRobert F. Burt- United States Navy chaplain