Visit to the Cambridge American Cemetery, 8 May 2014

Poster for Visit to Cambridge American Cemetery, 8 May 2014. Designed by Sheila Glasswell.

There were 20 participants at this visit, when Arthur Brookes gave an excellent introduction to the cemetery and its context within the American Battle Monuments Commission. This is a major site within the worldwide network of 25 cemeteries. After a briefing, we walked to the flagstaff and along the Wall of Missing to the Memorial building.

We had a follow up visit to see the new Visitor Center in March 2015.

For further information, see the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Arthur Brookes welcoming participants to the American Cemetery, Local History Group visit. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 8 May 2014.

Arthur Brookes welcoming participants to the American Cemetery, Local History Group visit. Photo: Martin Jones, 8 May 2014.

Arthur Brookes talking about the American Cemetery, Local History Group visit. Photo: Martin Jones, 8 May 2014.

Looking towards the Memorial, American Cemetery, Local History Group visit. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 8 May 2014.

View from the American Cemetery to the north towards Ely Cathedral, Local History Group visit. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 8 May 2014.

Arthur Brookes talking about the Wall of Missing at the American Cemetery, Local History Group visit. Photo: Martin Jones, 8 May 2014.

American Cemetery, Local History Group visit. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 8 May 2014.