WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Ruben Rivers, buried at Lorraine American Cemetery, France.

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) proudly commemorates Black History Month by sharing the stories of the four African American service members buried or memorialized at our sites: Cpl. Freddie Stowers, Pvt. George Watson, Pfc. Willy F. James and Staff Sgt. Ruben Rivers. 

A bronze rosette was placed next to Kretzer's name on Cambridge American Cemetery's Wall of the Missing.

In World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, millions of Americans served far from home. In the various conflicts, service members fought in the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific.

The memorial statue at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. (local time), Sicily-Rome American Cemetery will host a ceremony in remembrance of the 79th anniversary of the Allied Landings in Anzio and Nettuno, Italy.

2nd Lt. William Scott, memorialized on Florence American Cemetery's Wall of the Missing

In World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, millions of Americans served far from home. In the various conflicts, service members fought in the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific.

ABMC Centennial Logo

 

2022 Veterans Day ceremony at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines

Over the Veterans Day weekend, annual Veterans Day tributes were rendered at ABMC cemeteries throughout the world for those who fought, including those buried and memorialized at our sites.