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Closure of cemeteries in Belgium

Published March 15, 2020

Effective immediately and in keeping with U.S. & local authority guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all American Battle Monuments Commission sites in Belgium are completely closed until further notice. 

Please monitor https://www.abmc.gov  and our social media platforms for updates.

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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