War Cemeteries and Memorials

Solemn war cemeteries honoring fallen soldiers, featuring rows of gravestones set against serene backdrops.

USA, California, San Diego. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma.
USA, California, San Diego. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma.
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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.
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Grass and gravestones border mud from newly dug graves at Section 60 in Arlington National Cemetery
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Woman kneels at mock cemetery honoring 1500+ Iraqi servicemen killed in Iraq War, Ventura California
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Tyne Cot World War One Cemetery, the largest British War cemetery in the world in Passendale, Belgium
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Rows of gravestone markers in Arlington Cemetery Marble gravestones at Arlington Cemetery outside Washington DC Copyright: xZoonar.com/StevexHeapx 10971992
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Syria - Damascus area. French cemetery at Bamayr
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Cemetery of the Turkish Martyrs at the Gallipoli Martyrs' Memorial Monument area, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Turkey
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Vintage Photograph. Arlington Virginia Arlington Cemetery.
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Jewish grave showing Star of David at the Hooge Crater Cemetery, Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for First World War British soldiers at Zillebeke, Belgium, Europe
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Feldscheune Isenschnibbe Gardelegen memorial, cemetery of honour with graves and crosses for 1016 concentration camp prisoners from many European countries who were murdered there in a field barn on 13 April 1945, Gardelegen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe
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War cemetery consecration, Gaza-Belah, April 28, 1925, Gaza Strip, Middle East, Dayr al Balaḥ
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Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of Arnhem, Airbornekerkhof, schoolchildren decorating graves. September 16, 1954. Oosterbeek
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Armed Forces and guests gather for a Memorial Day ceremony at the Brookwood American Military Cemetery, England, May 29, 2022. Memorial Day provides us a solemn opportunity to remember our fallen brothers and sisters in arms, reflect upon their courageous sacrifice, and show gratitude for the freedom they gave their lives to defend. It also affords us the opportunity to pay homage to those families who lost their loved ones in service to the Nation-and continue to feel the full weight of that sacrifice today.
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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
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Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for British soldiers of the First World War, Poperinge, Belgium, Europe
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General John Pershing at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA, National Photo Company, May 1925
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Winter weather at Arlington National Cemetery at Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2024.
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Oriental Strawberry tree at the British War Cemetery
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Flags line the driveway and adorn each grave at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as the Punchbowl, in observance of Memorial Day.. Base: Honolulu State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
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USA, Virginia, Richmond, Hollywood Cemetery, graves of Confederate soldiers
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US American Military Cemetery, Cimetière militaire américain de Saint-Avold, English Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-Avold, Moselle, France, Europe
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Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial
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Georgia, Andersonville, Andersonville National Historic Site, site of the fist Civil War-era Prisoner-of-War camp, military cemetery
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Veteran honoring graves at American Military Cemetery in Tunis Tunisia Africa where WWII heros rest
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Tombstones and stone crosses at La Cambe German Second World War military cemetery, Normandy, France, Europe
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Crystal Jones, whose husband is currently serving in the military, and her family lay red roses at the graves of fallen service members as part of the Flower on every Grave annual event with Victory for Veterans on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, at Central Texas State Veteran Cemetery, Killeen, Texas. Memorial Day was established in 1971 as a way to honor those who served the United States and have paid the ultimate price.
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France, Nantes, 44, La Bouteillerie cemetery, April 2024.
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Normandy, France - Omaha Beach Memorial w/ Soldier (MR)
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Georgia, Andersonville, Andersonville National Historic Site, site of the fist Civil War-era Prisoner-of-War camp, graves of unknown US soldier
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German WWI headstone at the St. Symphorien Military Cemetery, First World War One burial ground at Saint-Symphorien near Mons, Hainaut, Belgium, Europe
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Westwall, concrete anti-tank barriers from the Second World War
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Military Cemetery The British Military Cemetery in Bavaria, Germany Copyright: xZoonar.com/gkunax 3379485
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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.
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German war cemetery, Cuacos de Yuste, La Vera, Extremadura, Spain, Europe
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Memorial Day War Cemetery Reminder to the Victims from War and Violence 1131600753
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Thailand, Kanchanaburi Province. Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery. (Large format sizes available)
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National Cemetery, Winchester, Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Military cemetery, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, military graves, war graves, grave, graves, Europe
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Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, 10:50AM. Following Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, President John F. Kennedy visits the grave of Lieutenant James Forrestal, first Secretary of Defense of the United States and former Secretary of the Navy. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Grant Stockdale, stands at far left. Arlington, Virginia.
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Soldiers, Gold Star Families and Veterans of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) help kick off this years Week of the Eagles during a ceremony for the annual Fort Campbell Survivor Outreach Services annual Boots on the Ground Display May 20, 2022.More than 7,600 boots from all branches of service lined the lawn of the 101st Airborne Division headquarters, each one dedicated to a fallen DOD member since September 11, 2001. Each boot was decorated with a photo of the individual, as well as personal notes, trinkets and a small American flag. WoE has been held since 1974 the Week of the Eagles created by Maj. Gen. John Cushman, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) who rebuilt division after Vietnam.The event was such a success the next year the Week of the Eagles was a celebration of the rebuilt and reborn division to honor both the past and the future with a week of events consisting of Air Assault demonstrations, open houses, veterans and sporting events
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Soldier standing on guard over Commonwealth war graves at Krangi War Cemetery in Singapore
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Mock cemetery for dead soldiers of Irag War (circa 2003) established on the beach next to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California
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German concentration camp Auschwitz in Poland in summer day
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On National Wreaths Across America Day, items are seen on top of the headstone of the Extortion 17, service members who lost their lives during a tour of duty in Afghanistan, 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. NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock served with the Extortion 17 and honored them as well as those who lost their lives in the quest for space exploration by laying wreaths at their headstones and at the memorial sites.
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The National Cemetery, Grafton, W. Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Pima County, Arizona for tours of the Mexican border area, discussions with local Interior staff and Customs and Border Patrol personnel
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Confederate Cemetery, Winchester, Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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German Military Cemetery Futa Pass, Italian Cimitero militare germanico della Futa, is the largest military cemetery in Italy. According to the German War Graves Commission, 30, 800 German soldiers who died in Italy during the Second World War are buried here, aerial view, Passo Futa, Firenzuola, Italy, Europe
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The American flaag is draped over the casket of U.S. Army Cpl. Adin C. Norris Jr. during his interment ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2024.The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and attending family members paid their respects and honored the life of Norris, who was assigned toCompany K, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division whenhis unit sustained heavy casualties while withdrawing from Taejon, South Korea.Norriswas accounted for onDec. 5, 2022. Air Force