Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial England UK

I was honoured to visit Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial with my cousin's husband, John McClaran who served with the US Air Force. 

Inside, we followed the story of the American forces in England during World War II.

Outside is a stunning and sobering memorial to those who died. 

On the right is a wall with 5,127 names of those who are missing. Most of these died in the Battle of the Atlantic or bombing raids over Europe.

On the left are the remains of 3,811 Americans who died during the war.

Thank you America.

A chapel offers a chance to reflect and remember their sacrifice.

About the Cemetery and Memorial

Land: Donated 30.5 acres to the United States by the University of Cambridge

Dedication: 1956

Addition: 4,000 square-foot visitor center, May 2014

Address

 Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

 Madingley Road

 Coton CB23 7PH

 Cambridge, UK

Tel +44 1954 210 350

Learn more

website: https://www.abmc.gov/Cambridge#cemetery-info-anchor 

App information

Visiting notes

Open daily

Free entry

About 1 hour from London by train to Cambridge

Bus service to the cemetery

Visiting the city of Cambridge

YouTube Video

LINKS

Places to visit in the UK

World War II Remembered

World War II Memorial, Washington DC

American Memorial, Meuse, France

Chateau-Thierry American Monument, France

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