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The Somme American Military Cemetery, near Bony, France, is the final resting place for more than 1,800 U.S. Soldiers.

American Soldiers served in the Somme sector of the frontlines in France during World War I, alongside British, Canadian, Australian, Belgian and French forces. The Somme American Military Cemetery, near Bony, France, is the final resting place for more than 1,800 U.S. Soldiers. On May 27, 2012, troops from U.S. European Command, to include keynote speak Rear Admiral John Messerschmidt, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 5th Signal Theater Strategic Command and the Shape International Band, took part in a Memorial Day ceremony. View at highest resolution (2400 by 700 pixels)
May 27, 2012

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American Soldiers served in the Somme sector of the frontlines in France during World War I, alongside British, Canadian, Australian, Belgian and French forces. The Somme American Military Cemetery, near Bony, France, is the final resting place for more than 1,800 U.S. Soldiers. On May 27, 2012, troops from U.S. European Command, to include keynote speak Rear Admiral John Messerschmidt, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 5th Signal Theater Strategic Command and the Shape International Band, took part in a Memorial Day ceremony.

(Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rick Scavetta)

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by Paul white on June 2, 2012 :

It wa an absolute honor to speak at the podium to honor all of the fallen American heroes of WWI and for that matter all wars that our country has been involved in the defense of liberty and freedom. Paul White

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