Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial

The cemetery spans 6.2 acres with 368 white marble headstones arranged in four symmetrical sections surrounding a central white stone memorial chapel.

Established after World War I, this cemetery contains the remains of American soldiers who participated in military operations near Ypres and the Scheldt River.

The chapel features a black and white marble altar, panels listing 43 missing soldiers, and a mosaic ceiling depicting an oil lamp against stars.

Located 44 miles from Brugge and 22 miles from Gent, the cemetery welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM except December 25 and January 1.

This site stands as the only American Battle Monuments Commission World War I cemetery in Belgium, with eight Jewish soldiers among those interred.

Location: Waregem

Inception: 1937

Official opening: 1937

Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00; December 25 off; January 01 off

Phone: +3256601122

Website: https://abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/flanders-field-american-cemetery#.Wi-OpkojSUk

GPS coordinates: 50.87361,3.45389

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31