Locations Around the World
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26
Permanent American military cemeteries
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31
Federal memorials, monuments, and markers
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17
Countries with ABMC locations
Our Mission
The American Battle Monuments Commission honors the service, achievements, and sacrifices of U.S. armed forces at overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials.
Resources & Tools
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Search the Burial Database
More than 200,000 fallen service members are honored at ABMC sites.
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Curator's Collection
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Featured Events
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Featured News
The latest announcements, dedications, and updates from ABMC.
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Meurthe-et-Moselle and the St. Mihiel area: Discover St. Mihiel A…
Located near the town of Thiaucourt in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of northeastern France, St. Mihiel American Cemetery is a major World War I site of remembrance.
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3 things to know about Bellicourt Monument
The Bellicourt Monument, located 9 miles north of St. Quentin, France, near Somme American Cemetery, commemorates the achievements and sacrifices of 90,000 American troops who served with the British Armies during World War I. Designed by Paul Philip…
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9 American Battle Monuments Commission sites to participate in 20…
Between Sept. 14-21, nine American Battle Monuments Commission’s sites will be featured in a series of events dedicated to highlighting European cultural heritage and ensuring citizens are aware of the historic significance of these sites. This year’…
Lieutenant Colonel Walter Ernest Lischeid
- Cemetery:
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi and Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Awards:
- Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 gold stars, Air Medal with 3 gold stars, Purple Heart, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with Bronze Star, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, American Theater Medal, Japanese Occupation Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation
- Date of Death:
- September 25, 1950
