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ABMC
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The American Battle Monuments Commission honors America's fallen service members and their stories at 26 overseas cemeteries and 31 memorials.
Arlington, VA
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Born March 4, 1923
Joined March 2019
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    Jun 18
    Today we remember WWII U.S. Army Pfc. Terrence C. Harris, buried at Normandy American Cemetery. Harris was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart Medal. Normandy American Cemetery is one of 26 ABMC cemeteries worldwide. It contains the graves of nearly 10,000 of
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    Jun 18
    On June 17, ABMC successfully completed the first step in the relocation of the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument elements, including the dagger and associated components, from their current location. Carried out as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the historic site, the
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    Jun 17
    Richard Willoughby was born on April 19, 1924, in Belhaven, North Carolina. He was working as a sailmaker in Norfolk, Virginia when he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. He was assigned to the 453rd Quartermaster Laundry Company and was sent to Europe in 1944 while serving
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    Jun 16
    Normandy American Cemetery honors more than 9,000 Americans who lost their lives during World War II, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. Its Garden of the Missing memorializes more than 1,500 of their brothers-in-arms whose remains could
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    Jun 16
    The Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Monument is going through a major restoration project that will last until mid-2027. ⚠️ Please note that the site will be closed to the public Wednesday, June 17. We appreciate your understanding. 🙏 For more information about the restoration
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    Jun 16
    ⚠️ Cemetery Alert: Flagpole Maintenance at Cambridge American Cemetery Please note the area immediately around the flagpole and the flagpole itself at Cambridge American Cemetery will undergo scheduled maintenance, June 16 - 26. The cemetery staff will be unable to fly the
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    Jun 15
    ABMC offers a number of services to the public so as to commemorate the service, achievements, and sacrifice of the members of the U.S. armed forces buried or memorialized at our sites worldwide. From ensuring intellectual access to artifact collections, to developing quality
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    Jun 15
    “Lafayette, we are here!” This weekend, the American Battle Monuments Commission paid tribute to Washington and Lafayette at their final resting places in Mount Vernon, Virginia, and Paris, France.
Honoring the enduring alliance between that the United States and France forged
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    Jun 13
    Today we remember WWII Staff Sgt. Albert L. Natkin buried at Cambridge American Cemetery. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Natkin was awarded the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. Cambridge American Cemetery is one of 26 ABMC cemeteries worldwide. It contains the remains of nearly 4,000 of our war
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    Jun 12
    On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. More than 10,000 American fallen are commemorated at Normandy American Cemetery, many of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. They never came home but they continue
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    Jun 11
    📸 WWII veterans visit Brittany American Cemetery for the anniversary of D-Day. Brittany American Cemetery is located on the site of the temporary American St. James Cemetery, established on August 4, 1944, by the U.S. Third Army. It marks the point where the American forces
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    May 26
    ⚠️ Road closure and visitor access to Netherlands American Cemetery June 1–19 ⤵️ The N278 road in front of the entrance to Netherlands American Cemetery will be closed to traffic June 1-19 June due to road works. Please note that the entrance will remain accessible to bicycles,
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    Jun 11
    ✅UPDATE: The N278 road works in front of the entrance to Netherlands American Cemetery will be completed ahead of schedule and are expected to finish by the end of the day on Friday, June 12. Starting Saturday, June 13, the front entrance will be fully open to all traffic and
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    Jun 10
    On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. More than 10,000 American fallen are commemorated at Normandy American Cemetery, many of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. They never came home but they continue
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