how many are buried in military cemeteries in the US?
Men killed in Germany during World War II are often buried in military cemeteries in the United States, such as the American Cemetery in Normandy, France, or various state cemeteries dedicated to veterans. Additionally, some may be interred in local cemeteries where their families settled after the war. The U.S. military also maintains the Luxembourg American Cemetery, which holds the graves of soldiers who died in Europe, including those who fought in Germany.
I don't think there is anyway to know. The headstones give the name, date, rank, and service.
US Naval personnel were often buried at sea; the majority of people were buried in (land) cemeteries. The battleship USS Arizona is a traditional "sea" grave for over 1,000 US Sailors.
Crosses are used as grave markers in overseas American military cemeteries primarily to symbolize the sacrifice made by service members and to reflect the Christian heritage of many of those buried there. This choice aligns with the traditional use of crosses in European cemeteries, where many American soldiers are interred. The uniformity of crosses also emphasizes the collective nature of their sacrifice, serving as a powerful visual representation of honor and remembrance. In contrast, tablet markers are more commonly used in the U.S. for varied cultural and historical reasons.
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Traditionally soldiers are sent to their native country to be buried. However I do know that most of the American soldiers that fell in France are buried there.
U.S. national cemeteries are located throughout the United States and its territories, with a significant concentration around major cities and military installations. Notable examples include Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, which is adjacent to Washington, D.C., and several cemeteries in states like California, Texas, and Florida. These cemeteries are established to honor and provide final resting places for military veterans and their families. The National Cemetery Administration manages these sites, ensuring they are maintained and accessible to the public.
Yes, there are Jewish cemeteries in all 50 US states.
The US Veterans Administration has a complete list of national cemeteries. Check their website.
Prisoners were not buried. Only those who died. Large cemeteries exist today in towns for soldiers who died in the battle. Families of Americans did have the chance to return the bodies of loved ones back to America at the conclusion of the war. They had to do so at their own expense and many families could not afford the high cost of transporting the body back home. So thousands of American soldiers are laid to rest in cemeteries all over Europe today
As I understand it the ground of all war cemetary's was given in perpetuity to the country of the troops buried there so that all U.S. troops are buried in American soil. The same applies to the U.K. and Canada etc.
It is a day to honor all members of the US military who died during a war in which the United States was involved. This is why the cemeteries have American flags flying over the graves and many line the roads/paths.