Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial

The 42-acre cemetery contains 2,289 graves marked with white marble headstones arranged in a T-shape pattern across meticulously maintained grounds.

The cemetery honors American soldiers who died during World War I battles in the Marne Valley region, particularly during the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918.

The Memorial Chapel displays names of 1,060 missing soldiers and features architectural elements by Cram and Ferguson representing military personnel, equipment, and insignia.

The cemetery welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with staff members available to assist in locating specific graves and providing historical information.

A German artillery shell impact remains visible on the chapel wall, preserved deliberately as a testament to World War II fighting in the area.

Location: Belleau

Architects: Cram and Ferguson Architects

Creator: Alfred-Alphonse Bottiau

Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

GPS coordinates: 49.07945,3.29143

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40