In Amerika worden de jongens uit Margraten nog steeds gemist: ‘Jullie houden our boys levend voor ons’ dlvr.it/SkMJC1

A tank officer from Olean who was killed in 1944 near the Netherlands-Germany border is still remembered by Dutch citizens who honor his sacrifice. oleantimesherald.com/news/state-uni…

PFC Hubert L. Hughes, a native of Hawkins County, was only 30 years old when he was killed during World War II. therogersvillereview.com/columns/herita…

Bloomfield soldier memorialized in Dutch book dlvr.it/SlBPrs

Girard farm boy grew up to be WWII hero. He gave his life and is remembered in a new book. goerie.com/story/news/loc…

The Faces of Margraten is a must read featuring stories behind those Americans who served during WWII, died on European soil and buried at the American Cemetery at Margraten in Holland. Each and every grave has been adopted and cared for by Dutch families. My 101st Airborne

In Margraten is gisteren het Wigginspark geopend, een eerbetoon aan Jefferson Wiggins. Hij was een van de 400 Afro-Amerikaanse grafdelvers op Margraten. Dankzij hem is er veel meer erkenning voor en kennis over de 15.000 Afro-Amerikaanse militairen die in ons land waren 1/3

Onderzoek naar in Limburg begraven Amerikaanse militairen: soldaten waren gemiddeld 25 jaar oud ad.nl/eijsden-margra… #Margraten

In deze database zijn ook alle gezichten van #Margraten terug te vinden. Mocht je iets kunnen missen, dan wordt dat ontzettend op prijs gesteld!

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest visitor center at the Netherlands American Cemetery on December 5, 2023. The new facility will present the U.S. military #WWII story in a new innovative way for locals and the tens of thousands of visitors each year. #ABMC100

Oorlogskerkhof Margraten opent nieuw bezoekerscentrum bit.ly/4ahx0Mm

The Netherlands American Cemetery visitor center has officially been dedicated in presence of U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, Charles K. Djou and other local officials from #Limburg, Netherlands. ✨ We look forward to welcoming visitors to honor our fallen service members. 🙏 📰abmc.gov/news-events/ne…

"The Valor and the Sacrifice," the film shown within the visitor center at Netherlands American Cemetery is now available on YouTube. Watch now for a powerful insight into the true cost of war in Europe during World War II ⤵️ youtu.be/0Vr1uWfJTCQ

We will remember them this #MemorialDay

Dixfield’s Leon Merrill among soldiers remembered by the Dutch at Netherlands cemetery #Margraten sunjournal.com/2024/05/24/dix…

Learn more about the work of The Faces of #Margraten in today’s article on Fox News:

American World War II heroes adopted in 'Faces of Margraten' project by 'grateful' Dutch people trib.al/3FC00ay

REMEMBERING HEROES: Why the actions of American soldiers to help win World War II still leave Europeans "inspired" to keep their memories and stories alive. trib.al/CRBXR47

“A culture of commemoration is still thriving in this Dutch town 80 years after its liberation” - edition.cnn.com/travel/margrat…

Europe will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8. But thousands of locals remain committed to preserving year-round the memories of those killed while fighting to liberate the continent. bit.ly/3GIsah5