Oise-Aisne American Cemetery Plot E, Military cemetery annex in Fère-en-Tardenois, France
Plot E is a separate section of the Oise-Aisne burial grounds in Fère-en-Tardenois, holding 94 numbered graves laid out in four rows across a grassy field. The site lacks standing headstones and other conventional cemetery markers.
The site was established in 1949 by the United States Army as a burial place for soldiers executed following World War II court martial proceedings. These graves were consolidated from scattered locations across Europe where the executions had taken place.
The graves bear only numbers and face away from the main cemetery, reflecting how the military chose to handle the identities of those buried here. Visitors notice this section differs noticeably from other military burial grounds.
The site is not freely accessible to visitors and requires special permission from cemetery authorities. It is advisable to contact the responsible staff beforehand to arrange necessary access.
Unlike most American military cemeteries, no United States flag flies over this burial ground. The graves hold soldiers who were convicted of serious crimes against military personnel and European civilians.
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