The American Military Cemetery was our first stop on the USO tour to Luxembourg.
This is a memorial erected in memory of the many soliders who were killed in World War II.
It says: "1941-1945, In proud remembrance of the acheivements of her sons and in humble tribute to their sacrifices this memorial has been erected by the United States of America."
The front view of the memorial. Inside is a small chapel.
The cemetary. There are 5,075 men and 1 women buried in this cemetary. There are 22 brothers buried side by side. There is 101 Unknown soliders.
General George S. Patton, Jr.
This is a memorial erected in memory of the many soliders who were killed in World War II.It says: "1941-1945, In proud remembrance of the acheivements of her sons and in humble tribute to their sacrifices this memorial has been erected by the United States of America."
The front view of the memorial. Inside is a small chapel.
The cemetary. There are 5,075 men and 1 women buried in this cemetary. There are 22 brothers buried side by side. There is 101 Unknown soliders.
General George S. Patton, Jr. Patton's wish was to be buried with his men. Originally, when he died in December 1945 from complications from a car accident, he was buried with the others in the main part of the cemetary. However, so many people came to few his gravesite, they had to move him because the grounds around him were being destroyed. So he was moved to the front of the cemetary, facing out towards the soliders.
Another view of the cemetary.
Another view of the cemetary.If you are interested in more about this cemetary, here the booklet they give you at the cemetary.
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