Netherlands American Cemetery, Memorial cemetery and war memorial in Margraten, Netherlands.
The Netherlands American Cemetery spans 65.5 acres and features a memorial tower, reflecting pool, and 8,288 military graves arranged in curved rows across 16 plots.
The cemetery was established in November 1944 during World War II, with the 960th Quartermaster Corps constructing the first graves during Thanksgiving of that year.
The memorial tower contains a chapel with fixtures donated by the Netherlands government, representing the connection between the local community and American forces.
Located six miles east of Maastricht, the cemetery opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM and includes a visitor center with detailed military operation maps.
Local residents have maintained a grave adoption program since 1945, placing flowers and researching the lives of fallen soldiers to preserve their memory.
Location: Eijsden-Margraten
Inception: 1944
Creator: Joseph Kiselewski
Official opening: 1960
Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture
Part of: Beschermingsprogramma Wederopbouw 1959-1965
Address: Amerikaanse begraafplaats 1, 6269NA, Margraten 6269 AX
Website: https://abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/netherlands-american-cemetery
GPS coordinates: 50.81750,5.80500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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