1941-1945
PROUDLY MENTIONING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THEIR SONS
AND IN HUMBLE TRIBUTE TO THEIR SACRIFICES THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED
THROUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PROUDLY MENTIONING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THEIR SONS
AND IN HUMBLE TRIBUTE TO THEIR SACRIFICES THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED
THROUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The American War Cemetery, the so-called Adrensky Cemetery, was established on February 8, 1945, in the town of Neupré. Intended mainly as a burial place for soldiers of the 1st US Army who died in Belgium. Also buried here are soldiers who died in the Battle of Aachen, those who died during the so-called Battle of the Bulge, and American pilots shot down over Germany. The total area of the cemetery is approximately 36.5 ha. The Belgian government, in gratitude for the liberation of the country, granted the United States the use of this territory in perpetuity.
5328
American soldiers rest in this cemetery.
792
never identified.
462
The names of fallen soldiers whose bodies were never found are engraved on twelve granite tablets placed on the eastern and western sides of the memorial.
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soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration in the American military, rest at the Ardennes Cemetery. The first is Sergeant Charles F. Carey Jr., the second is Major John L. Jerstad.
Captain Darrell R. Lindsey was also awarded this medal, but unfortunately his body was never found, so his name is on one of twelve dark granite plaques engraved with the names of 462 soldiers missing in action.
American soldiers rest in this cemetery.
792
never identified.
462
The names of fallen soldiers whose bodies were never found are engraved on twelve granite tablets placed on the eastern and western sides of the memorial.
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soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration in the American military, rest at the Ardennes Cemetery. The first is Sergeant Charles F. Carey Jr., the second is Major John L. Jerstad.
Captain Darrell R. Lindsey was also awarded this medal, but unfortunately his body was never found, so his name is on one of twelve dark granite plaques engraved with the names of 462 soldiers missing in action.
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Work on the monument and cemetery was completed on June 11, 1960. On the southern side of the sanctuary walls there is a five-meter-high sculpture depicting an American eagle and three figures symbolizing: Justice, Freedom and Truth. The thirteen stars represent the founding states of the USA.
The interior walls are decorated with three impressive maps made of marble mosaic in eighteen colors. They depict war operations from the Normandy landings, through the Battle of the Bulge, to the final victory in May 1945.
The Statue of Youth, depicting a young soldier holding a sword and a laurel wreath, reminds us that those buried here died in the most glorious period of their lives. They all embody the meaning of sacrifice.
The interior walls are decorated with three impressive maps made of marble mosaic in eighteen colors. They depict war operations from the Normandy landings, through the Battle of the Bulge, to the final victory in May 1945.
The Statue of Youth, depicting a young soldier holding a sword and a laurel wreath, reminds us that those buried here died in the most glorious period of their lives. They all embody the meaning of sacrifice.
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KNOWN ONLY TO GOD - HEROES FELL ON FOREIGN LAND
Several graves contained two soldiers. In such cases, a sentence was engraved on the crosses. HERE REST IN GLORY TWO BROTHERS IN ARMS, and at the foot of the cross there was a bronze plaque with the names and surnames of the fallen. The sentence is carved on the crosses of 792 graves of soldiers who were never identified. KNOWN ONLY TO GOD.
The number of those buried has changed over the years. Often, at the request of the families, the fallen were exhumed and their bodies were then buried in their hometowns. There were also new burials of soldiers discovered decades after the end of World War II.
The number of those buried has changed over the years. Often, at the request of the families, the fallen were exhumed and their bodies were then buried in their hometowns. There were also new burials of soldiers discovered decades after the end of World War II.
Opening hours:
The Ardennes American War Cemetery is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, employees answer any questions visitors may have and escort relatives of fallen soldiers to their graves and memorial sites.
Address:
Ardennes American Cemetery
164, route du Condroz
B-4121 Neupré
Belgium
The Ardennes American War Cemetery is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, employees answer any questions visitors may have and escort relatives of fallen soldiers to their graves and memorial sites.
Address:
Ardennes American Cemetery
164, route du Condroz
B-4121 Neupré
Belgium