American Battle Monuments Commission

American Battle Monuments Commission ABMC honors 🇺🇸 fallen service members and their stories at 26 overseas cemeteries and 31 memorials. military monuments and markers by other U.S.

The American Battle Monuments Commission, established by the Congress in 1923, is an agency of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. ABMC—guardian of America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials—honors the service, achievements and sacrifice of United States Armed Forces. ABMC's commemorative mission includes:

-Designing, constructing, operating and maintaining permanent A

merican cemeteries in foreign countries.

-Establishing and maintaining U.S. military memorials, monuments and markers where American armed forces have served overseas since April 6, 1917, and within the U.S. when directed by public law.

-Controlling the design and construction of permanent U.S. citizens and organizations, both public and private, and encouraging their maintenance. ABMC cemeteries are open every day (except 12/25 and 01/01) from 9:00 to 5:00.

06/01/2026

Normandy American Cemetery is one of 26 overseas military cemeteries managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

“The Spirit of American Youth Rising From the Waves,” facing west toward the headstones, is a reminder of the youth of the D-Day troops and the heroism they displayed on the shores of Normandy.

Every day, the American flag flies over the graves of more than 9,000 of those who lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations.

Today we remember Lawrence E. Dundon 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️ 💠 WWII🎖 Staff Sergeant, U...
06/01/2026

Today we remember Lawrence E. Dundon 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️

💠 WWII
🎖 Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
🪖 Air Corps
🏡 Entered Service From: Kentucky
🕊 Date of Death: June 1, 1944
📍 Resting Place: Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom

🌐 Learn more about the servicemembers commemorated at ABMC's cemeteries and memorials here: weremember.abmc.gov

💬 Do you have a family member who served? Feel free to share their story below.

Today we remember Alver James Pittman 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️ 💠 Vietnam War🎖 Staff S...
05/31/2026

Today we remember Alver James Pittman 🇺🇸 🇵🇭
We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️

💠 Vietnam War
🎖 Staff Sgt., U.S. Air Force
🕊 Date of Death: May 31, 1970
📍 Resting Place: Clark Veterans Cemetery, Philippines

🌐 Learn more about Clark Veterans Cemetery: https://bit.ly/3NwQVQS

💬 Do you have a family member who served? Feel free to share their story below.

Today we remember James E. Dixon 🇺🇸 🇧🇪 We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️ 💠 WWII🎖 Staff Sergeant, U.S. A...
05/30/2026

Today we remember James E. Dixon 🇺🇸 🇧🇪
We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️

💠 WWII
🎖 Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
🪖 535th Bomber Squadron, 381st Bomber Group (Heavy)
🏡 Entered Service From: Kentucky
🕊 Date of Death: May 30, 1944
📍 Resting Place: Ardennes American Cemetery, Belgium
🎖️ Awards: Air Medal; Purple Heart Medal

🌐 Learn more about the servicemembers commemorated at ABMC's cemeteries and memorials here: weremember.abmc.gov

💬 Do you have a family member who served? Feel free to share their story below.

On June 5, 2026, at 2 p.m., the American Battle Monuments Commission will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day ...
05/30/2026

On June 5, 2026, at 2 p.m., the American Battle Monuments Commission will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings at the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument, with a ceremony in support of the Comite de la Pointe du Hoc and the village of Criqueville-en-Bessin.

⚠️ Please be advised of the following Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument access changes, in observance of the ceremony:

▪️ Due to the ongoing renovation project and to ensure the safety of the public, invited guests, and ABMC employees and contractors, the monument will be closed to the public on June 5, 2026. The access road and parking will be limited to official vehicles and invited guests.

▪️ On June 4, 2026, there will be intermittent interruptions to vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the monument.

▪️ The Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument and its parking will be open to the public as normal on June 6 and 7, 2026.

▪️ Cemetery staff and signage will be in place to assist and direct all visitors.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and thank you for remembering the service and sacrifice of our fallen service members. 🙏

➡️ Learn more about Pointe du Hoc and ABMC's renovation project: https://bit.ly/4a2WvDn

05/29/2026

The Visitor Center at Cambridge American Cemetery, England, has recently been redesigned. ✨

This new exhibit tells the story of millions of Americans who came through Great Britain during World War II—many of whom stayed for years—and changed British society forever.

The visitor experience traces their journey, from their arrival and preparation for war to combat, sacrifice, and remembrance.

One of 26 overseas military cemeteries managed the American Battle Monuments Commission, Cambridge American Cemetery honors more than 3,800 Americans who lost their lives during World War II, with over 5,000 memorialized on the Walls of the Missing. 🙏

💬 Let us know if you plan to visit or have visited before.

Today we remember Harry M. Lavelle 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️ 💠 WWI🎖 Captain, U.S. Army🪖 M...
05/29/2026

Today we remember Harry M. Lavelle 🇺🇸 🇫🇷
We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️

💠 WWI
🎖 Captain, U.S. Army
🪖 Medical Corps
🏡 Entered Service From: Pennsylvania
🕊 Date of Death: May 29, 1919
📍 Resting Place: Suresnes American Cemetery, France

🌐 Learn more about the servicemembers commemorated at ABMC's cemeteries and memorials here: weremember.abmc.gov

💬 Do you have a family member who served? Feel free to share their story below.

On June 6, 2026, the world will pause to honor the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern ...
05/29/2026

On June 6, 2026, the world will pause to honor the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history.

The American Battle Monuments Commission will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy American Cemetery, on June 6, 2026, at 11 a.m., with U.S. and French dignitaries, veterans’ associations, and other invited guests.

⚠️ Please be advised of the following Normandy American Cemetery access changes, in observance of the ceremony:

▪️ On June 6, 2026, the cemetery will be open to the public, but access to the ceremony will be limited to individuals with an official invitation. Visitors without an official invitation will be able to view the ceremony from behind designated barriers.

▪️ The cemetery pedestrian access will be open during official hours (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.), but the parking lot will be closed to the public until after the ceremony. During this time, access will be granted to the vehicles of official invitees and ceremony support personnel only.

▪️ There will be limited external public parking (cars and light vehicles) available adjacent to the cemetery access road prior to and during the ceremony. RVs will not be able to park in this area. There is very limited public/street parking in the village of Colleville-sur-Mer. We invite visitors to plan accordingly.

▪️ The Visitor Center will be closed all day and reopen the following day, June 7.

▪️ Cemetery staff and signage will be in place to assist and direct all visitors.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and thank you for remembering the service and sacrifice of our fallen service members. 🙏

05/28/2026

✨ There is a new exhibit at Cambridge American Cemetery ⤵️

The newly redesigned exhibit at Cambridge American Cemetery walks you through the arrival of American forces during WWII and how it transformed Britain into a vital staging ground for the war.

Millions of Americans came through Britain and changed British society – the exhibit honors them and invites visitors to discover some of the men and women who are laid to rest and memorialized here.

Cambridge American Cemetery is one of 26 American military cemeteries managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission, which commemorates more than 200,000 American service members worldwide.

📍 Cambridge American Cemetery
🗺️ Madingley Road, Coton, Cambridge CB23 7PH, United Kingdom
⏰ Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last entry at 4:45 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is free and does not require booking in advance.
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Today we remember Joseph H. Gossert 🇺🇸 🇱🇺 We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️ 💠 WWII🎖 Technician Fourth G...
05/28/2026

Today we remember Joseph H. Gossert 🇺🇸 🇱🇺
We honor his sacrifice and remember his legacy. ⤵️

💠 WWII
🎖 Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
🪖 33rd Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Division
🏡 Entered Service From: Colorado
🕊 Date of Death: May 28, 1945
📍 Resting Place: Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg

🌐 Learn more about the servicemembers commemorated at ABMC's cemeteries and memorials here: weremember.abmc.gov

💬 Do you have a family member who served? Feel free to share their story below.

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2300 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA
22201

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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