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Cambridge American Cemetery in the United Kingdom
Cambridge American Cemetery, located among the gently rolling hills of the English countryside in the United Kingdom, is the final resting place for 3,812 soldiers, airmen and sailors that were killed across Europe during World War II. Each year, a special ceremony is held on Memorial Day to honor these brave soldiers who gave their lives for the cause of freedom and liberty.
As one walks the hallowed ground of the cemetery, the sweeping curve of the hundreds of headstones is breathtaking. Residing in the villages of Coton and Madingley in Cambridgeshire, the Cambridge American Cemetery is the only World War II American military cemetery in the United Kingdom. The University of Cambridge, located just three miles from the cemetery, donated the site and the British government authorized use of its land in perpetuity.
The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 24 American cemeteries in 15 countries around the world.
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