Military Cemeteries

Vast rows of white gravestones in serene settings of American cemeteries, evoking remembrance and honor. The scenes include seasonal changes in lighting.

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Rows of graves at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA. (Editorial Use Only)

The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, Europe

Soldiers place flags on graves at Arlington National Cemetery.

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery In St. Louis, Missouri

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Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Point Loma California, USA

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, US World War Two-era War Cemetery

Military gravestones, Arlington National Cemetry, Washington D.C., United States of America, North America

American War Cemetary, Colleville sur Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe

Rows of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery on a sunny day in early autumn.

Soldiers place flags on graves at Arlington National Cemetery.

American flags on tombs of American Veterans on Memorial Day, Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky On National Register of Historic Places

American War Cemetary, Colleville sur Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe

American cemetery, memorial, graveyard, at Omaha beach, Colleville - sur - mer, 9387 crosses , Normany, France.

Rows of graves at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA. (Editorial Use Only)

Arlington Cemetary, Arlington, VA, USA (Editorial Usage Only)

American War Cemetary, Colleville sur Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe

Cemetery of fallen American soldiers who died in the war. France, Normandy, Omaha Beach, December 24, 2022

A picture of the tombstones at the Arlington National Cemetery

The American Cemetery in the Vallee de la Somme in the Le Nord & Picardy region of France. The Battle of the Somme took place in the First World War between 1st July and 21st November 1916. Over 600,000 allied and 465,000 German troops lost there lives in the battle.

Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, Tuscany, Italy

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, US World War Two-era War Cemetery

Crosses at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, Europe

American cemetery at Omaha beach

Veterans cemetery memorial celebration with American Flag

Arlington National Cemetery Virginia VA near Washington DC United States

American War Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France

Quiet view of an American military cemetery that celebrates the national pride in a quiet view of an American military cemetery that celebrates the national pride

White gravestones shroud a hillside at Arlington National Cemetery. The Washington Monument can be seen in the distance. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

May 25, 2006 - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from across the Washington D.C. joined forces to place over 227,000 flags at the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. The flags will remain at the headstones through Memorial Day.

American War Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Potter, an infantryman with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, tours the Normandy American Cemetery in Normandy, France, May 25, 2022. This visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War II.

Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial American war cemetery in Henri-Chapelle, Belgium, Europe

Headstones at a United States Military Cemetery at Utah Beach in Normandy, France. Flowers have been left beside one of the crosses.

Snow falls at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 19, 2024.

Arlington National Cemetery Washington DC USA

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across Americas clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 33 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 21, 2023. This year, over 3,000 volunteers participated and removed the 257,000 wreaths originally placed at ANC on Dec. 17, 2022.

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across Americas clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 33 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 21, 2023. This year, over 3,000 volunteers participated and removed the 257,000 wreaths originally placed at ANC on Dec. 17, 2022.

National Park Andersonville or Camp Sumter, a National Historic Site in Georgia, site of Confederate Civil War prison and cemetery tombstones for Yankee Union prisoners

Military headstones in The Field of Honour, Brookside Cemetary, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across Americas clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 33 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 21, 2023. This year, over 3,000 volunteers participated and removed the 257,000 wreaths originally placed at ANC on Dec. 17, 2022.

Snow falls at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 19, 2024.

Arlington National Cemetery Virginia VA near Washington DC United States

USA, District of Columbia, Washington DC, Arlington National Cemetery

Graves at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial above Omaha Beach, site of the landing of the Allied invasion forces on D-Day 6 June 1944, Second World War, Calvados, Region Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France, Europe

Rows of Gravestones, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.

Cross markers with US flags

Brownie putting up flags, Veteran's National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California

France, Normandy, on 2020-10-11. Solemn cemetery for Americans who fell during the Second World War. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.France, Normandie, le 2020-10-11. Cimetiere solennel d americains tombes pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participate in Flags-In, where Soldiers placed U.S. flags at the headstones and niche of service members buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Over 250,000 flags were planted at the final resting place of our Nation's fallen. (U.S. Army photos by: Cpl. Gabriel J. Bacchus)

Highlight from Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana, viewed during visit by Secretary Gale Norton to participate in dedication ceremonies for the new Indian Memorial

Gettyburg National Cemetery in Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA

American War Cemetary, Colleville sur Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe

Veterans cemetery adorned with wreaths for the holiday season

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), along with service members from the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard, place U.S. flags at every gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Flags-In, Arlington, Va., May 26, 2022.On this day, over 1,000 service members placed flags at more than 250,000 headstones and at the bottom of about 7,000 niche rows at Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers and Airmens Home National Cemetery.

White crosses an beautifully kept lawns of Kranji war cemetery on Singapore Island. Australians, British and other servicemen who were killed or died as prisoners in Singapore buried in this cemetery.Kranji War Cemetery Singapore. December 01, 1950.

White crosses in American Cemetery, Coleville sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.

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Cross markers with US flags

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across America annual removal of wreaths, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 64 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2024. This year, nearly 3,000 volunteers removed approximately 260,000 wreaths originally placed at ANC on Dec. 16, 2023.

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across Americas clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 21, 2023. This year, over 3,000 volunteers participated and removed the 257,000 wreaths originally placed at ANC on Dec. 17, 2022.

Snow falls at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 19, 2024.

Vintage Photograph. Sawtell Military Cemetary in California.

The tombstones at Arlington National Cemetery are decorated with the U.S. flag on Memorial Day. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Marines from the The Presidents Own Marine Band, Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I), and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John Canley in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2022. Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2018 for his actions during the battle of Hue City, Vietnam in 1968. As the Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine, 1st Marine Division, Canley and his Marines fought off multiple vicious attacks while attempting to relieve friendly forces that were surrounded by enemy forces. According to the award citation, despite being wounded in these engagements, Canley repeatedly rushed across fire-swept terrain to carry his wounded Marines to safety. Canley took command of Company A after his commanding officer was severely wounded and led the Marines into Hue

Memorial grave marker cross and Ameircan Stars and Stripes flag at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Omaha Beach, Colleville sur Mer, Basse Normandie, France.

Black man kneeling with bouquet at military cemetery

German War Cemetery with 44,833 graves from World War I in Neuville-Saint-Vaast, Arras, department of Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, France, Europe

Military cemetery from World War I, Hartmannswillerkopf hill or Vieil Armand hill, Vosges mountains, Haut-Rhin department, Alsace region, France, Europe

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across America annual removal of wreaths, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 54 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2024. This year, nearly 3,000 volunteers removed approximately 260,000 wreaths originally placed at ANC on Dec. 16, 2023.

Visitors stop to look at the headstone of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn on National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National Cemetery, Sat., Dec. 14, 2019 in Arlington, Va. National Wreaths Across America Day is held annually to celebrate the lives of military veterans. NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock attended to honor those who lost their lives in the quest for space exploration as well as fellow service members.

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Marine Week worked in two-man teams to align the headstones of fallen service members and veterans at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, June 21. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., the Marines spent 10 hours working on the alignment for thousands of headstones. This is in support of an annual effort to maintain the final resting place for these honored service members.

Veterans cemetery memorial celebration with American Flag

Military Cemetery British Military Cemetery in Bavaria, Instagram Effect Copyright: xZoonar.com/gkunax 5845324

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), along with service members from the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard, place U.S. flags at every gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Flags-In, Arlington, Va., May 26, 2022.On this day, over 1,000 service members placing flags at more than 250,000 headstones and at the bottom of about 7,000 niche rows at Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers and Airmens Home National Cemetery.

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), along with service members from the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard, place U.S. flags at every gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Flags-In, Arlington, Va., May 26, 2022.On this day, over 1,000 service members placed flags at more than 250,000 headstones and at the bottom of about 7,000 niche rows at Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers and Airmens Home National Cemetery.

USA, Pennsylvania, Fort Indiantown Gap, Man rides motorcycle past rows of American flags at National Cemetery on Memorial Day weekend

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NOV 22, 2012 Manila, Philippines : Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II.

Rows of headstones, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock leaves a NASA pin on the headstone of the Extortion 17, fellow service members who lost their lives during his tour of duty in Afghanistan, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day, Sat., Dec. 14, 2019 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. National Wreaths Across America Day is held annually to celebrate the lives of military veterans. Wheelock honored those who lost their lives in the quest for space exploration as well as fellow service members.

German visitors looking at graves at the La Cambe Second World War military cemetery, Normandy, France, Europe

ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 15, 2012) Ensign Samantha Diggs and Ensign Lorna Chandler, assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, place wreaths on veterans' tombstone during the 2012 Wreaths Across America event at the Arlington National Cemetery. More than 100,000 wreaths were placed on tombstones to honor fallen Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airman.

APRA HARBOR, GUAM (May 28, 2022) -Sailors currently underway on Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) in support of Pacific Partnership 2022 help place flags in Asan National Park in Guam, May 28, as part of the parks Memorial Day commemoration. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

France, Normandy. U.S. War Veteran At U.S. Military Cemetery

World War One memorial to Newfoundland Regiment veterans who fought at Beaumont Hamel, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador NL, Canada

DRAGUIGNAN, France (April 28, 2019) Dwight Anderson, superintendent of the Rhone American Cemetery, commemorates a fallen service member for U.S. Sailors from the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) in Draguignan, France, April 28, 2019. During a visit to the cemetery, JCSCSG Sailors attended a tour and cleaned headstones, remembering the 860 American service members buried there who lost their lives during the liberation of southern France in 1944. The JCSCSG is deployed in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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