Although it maintains 26 American military cemeteries and 32 federal monuments in 17 countries, the American Battle Monuments Commission ABMC remains a largely unknown federal agency. The agency was created in when the U. Each location has a superintendent vetted by the U. The Their headstones are aligned in rows that depict a Greek cross. Nearly all the 16, lives were lost during operations in New Guinea and the Philippines.
Most of the 9, people resting at the Normandy cemetery died during the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. Privacy Policy.
The memorial expanded in to include those missing from the Vietnam War. He also serves as a general assignment reporter. Kassraie previously covered U. See All. Agency maintains 26 cemeteries, 32 monuments. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Aaron Kassraie,. Published October 28, Members only.
Jump to Section. Ardennes American Cemetery, Belgium. Chateau-Thierry Monument, France. Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Philippines. Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, France. Guadalcanal Memorial, Solomon Islands.
Honolulu Memorial, Hawaii. American Battle Military Commission. Back to List. See All Newsletters. Benefits Recommended For You.
