Less than 150 miles separate Tunisia from the island of Sicily, two important geographic locations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
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. They traversed mountains in Italy, France, Korea and Vietnam.
According to records compiled by the Office of the Adjutant General, 351,153 men from Illinois served in the U.S. Army and Navy during World War I. Over 5,000 died in service.
During the 166th ABMC Board of Commissioners’ Meeting on April 11, 2018, seven new commissioners were sworn in. This group, which includes Jennifer S. Carroll, Dorothy Gray, Thomas O. Hicks, John P.
Due to dangerous weather conditions, Rhone American Cemetery is closed this afternoon Thursday, April 12, 2018. The cemetery is expected to reopen tomorrow, Friday, April 13, 2018.
Hear Assistant Foreman Christophe Simonet talk about why he’s proud of working at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery.
Idaho provided over 19,000 to the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I. Of these 782 died overseas. The 41st Division (National Guard) drew units and troops from Idaho. Draftees from Idaho provided manpower to the 91st Division, the “Wild West Division”, as it stood up and organized.
The observation table at Normandy American Cemetery that overlooks Omaha Beach is temporarily closed due to renovation work to the landing map. The observation table is expected to reopen in May 2018.
During Memorial Day weekend 2018, ABMC sites throughout the world paid tribute to the men or women buried and memorialized overseas.