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American cemetery - Belleau Woods, France. Where over 2000 regulars and Marines who gave their lives in the victory at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood, sleep the last sleep

American cemetery - Belleau Woods, France. Where over 2000 regulars an...

J236979 U.S. Copyright Office Photographer's address: 325 N. Howard Street, Baltimore, Md. No. 101-F. Gift; Breckenridge Long; 1953.

The bottom section (ventilator) of the Jophiel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicts the Marines attacking at Belleau Wood, World War II. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The bottom section (ventilator) of the Jophiel memorial stained glass ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

Marines board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the tank landing ship USS CAYUGA (LST 1186) during an amphibious assault exercise.  The dock landing ship USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36) is underway alongside the BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3)

Marines board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the tank landing sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cayuga (LST 1186) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sam Gossett, a U.S. Marine who fought at Belleau Wood in World War I, and actor "Iron Eyes" Cody take part in a ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48) during which the vessel is being dedicated to GEN Alexander A. Vandegrift, Medal of Honor recipient and 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps

Sam Gossett, a U.S. Marine who fought at Belleau Wood in World War I, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT H. Waner Release Status: Re... More

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines get their Christmas gift, a ride back to ship. As the sun rose on Christmas morning, an airlift brought these Marines from Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/4, the MEU's ground combat element, back to the ships of the BELLEAU WOOD Amphibious Ready Group. The Marines spent the last seven days here in support of Operation DESERT FOX. DESERT FOX mission goals are to degrade Saddam Hussein's ability to make and to use weapons of mass destruction

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines get their Christmas gift,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT FOX Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Sgtmaj Greg Leal, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

The 2nd Marine Divison Band marches out of the Aisne-Marne

The 2nd Marine Divison Band marches out of the Aisne-Marne

The 2nd Marine Divison Band marches out of the Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery in Belleau, France following the Memorial Day ceremony on May 29, 2016. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment and the 2nd Marine ... More

A German Army Buglar plays Taps during a private

A German Army Buglar plays Taps during a private

A German Army Buglar plays Taps during a private commemoration ceremony at the Marine Corps Monument near Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, May 28, 2017. The French, Germans and Americans ... More

The names of 1,060 missing soldiers and Marines are

The names of 1,060 missing soldiers and Marines are

The names of 1,060 missing soldiers and Marines are inscribed on the walls of the Memorial Chapel, commissioned in 1930 by the American Battle Monuments Commission, in Belleau Wood. Above the inside entrance is... More

As the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs in Aisne-Marne

As the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs in Aisne-Marne

As the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs in Aisne-Marne Memorial Cemetery, American Marines, to include the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, and citizens as well as French soldiers and locals, inclu... More

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest during the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 95th anniversary of the historic B... More

The Marine detail from 5th Marine Regiment marches

The Marine detail from 5th Marine Regiment marches

The Marine detail from 5th Marine Regiment marches off of the parade field after a Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 95th anniversary of ... More

Historic Belleau walk to re-live the legacy

Historic Belleau walk to re-live the legacy

Marines, Marine civilians, and their families depart the bus, during a walking tour to commemorate the 96th Anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood, May 24. This bus was provided via a gift donation... More

United States Marines and their French counterparts

United States Marines and their French counterparts

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event... More

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these hallowed grounds in their lifetimes but the timing was perfect for this one to dedicate another four years to the Marine Corps. Sergeant Nancy Guillaume is... More

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate in an anniversary ceremony with the French Legionnaires on Aisne Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, on May 31, 2015. The ceremony was held to ... More

General John M. Paxton, Jr. Assistant Commandant of

General John M. Paxton, Jr. Assistant Commandant of

General John M. Paxton, Jr. Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps salutes while Taps is played, during a private ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, on May 31, 2015. This Memorial D... More

Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran and director and

Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran and director and

Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran and director and chairman of the American Oversees Memorial Day Association, points on a map while explaining the beginning of the Battle of Belleau Wood to more than 70 Marine... More

Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division

Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division

Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division perform a rifle salute during a Memorial Day ceremony performed alongside the French Army at the Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery in Belleau, France, ... More

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa prepare to deliver wreaths to distinguished guests at the Aisne-Marne Cemetery commemoration ceremony of the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May ... More

A German soldier stands at parade rest before a private

A German soldier stands at parade rest before a private

A German soldier stands at parade rest before a private commemoration ceremony at the Marine Corps Monument near Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, May 28, 2017. The French, Germans and Amer... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with a guest attending a Memorial Day reception at Devil Dog Fountain, Belleau, France, May 28, 2017. Walters... More

Marine Color Guard from Marine Corps Forces Europe

Marine Color Guard from Marine Corps Forces Europe

Marine Color Guard from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa march through the gate of the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony conducted by the Ancient and Honorable Arti... More

Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march off

Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march off

Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march off after the ceremony of The Battle of Belleau Wood Centennial at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, France, May 27, 2018. The Ceremony commemorated the sacrific... More

American and French flags are placed on the graves at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery during a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France.

American and French flags are placed on the graves at the Aisne-Marne ...

AISNE, France (May. 27, 2018) American and French flags are placed on the graves at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery during a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belle... More

American and French flags are placed on the graves at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery during a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France.

American and French flags are placed on the graves at the Aisne-Marne ...

AISNE, France (May. 27, 2018) American and French flags are placed on the graves at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery during a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belle... More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Austin Cornella and Jason Hu

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Austin Cornella and Jason Hu

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Austin Cornella and Jason Hu with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV, play during a live performance at the 1775 Cafe de la place after the memorial ceremony of the Battle of Belleau... More

A view of the American monument at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery during a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France.

A view of the American monument at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery d...

AISNE, France (May. 27, 2018) A view of the American monument at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery during a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France, May 27,... More

2nd ANGLICO visits Belleau Wood

2nd ANGLICO visits Belleau Wood

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company receive an educational brief while they tour the battle sites of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Delgadillo).

2nd ANGLICO visits Belleau Wood

2nd ANGLICO visits Belleau Wood

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Chaidez with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company drinks from the Devil Dog Fountain during a tour of the battle site of Belleau Wood at Belleau, France, June 29, 2018. (U.... More

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, drinks from the Devil Dog Fountain in Belleau, France, Jan. 26, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF ... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation during a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony com... More

German soldiers' grave stones stand at a World War

German soldiers' grave stones stand at a World War

German soldiers' grave stones stand at a World War I German military cemetery where the U. S. Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa visited during a professional military education tour on the battle of ... More

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Europe and Africa walk

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Europe and Africa walk

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Europe and Africa walk to the wreath-laying ceremony at the German World War I cemetery near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony was held in commemoration of the 101st an... More

A U.S. Marine from 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment

A U.S. Marine from 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment

A U.S. Marine from 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment leads a platoon of Marines during a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The memorial ceremony was hel... More

U.S. Marines and Sailor from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine

U.S. Marines and Sailor from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine

U.S. Marines and Sailor from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, stand at attention during a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The memorial ceremony was ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, salutes after laying down a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Oise-Aine American Cemetery near Seringes-et-Nesles,... More

101st Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood

101st Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood

Members of the French Foreign Legion stand in formation during a private ceremony at the Iron Mike statue near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony commemorated the 101st anniversary of the Battle of Bel... More

American, French, and German service members stand

American, French, and German service members stand

American, French, and German service members stand in formation during the Aisne-Marne Memorial Day ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony was held in com... More

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine Brigade

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine...

words and music by Alfred T. Colony. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine Brigade

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine...

words and music by Alfred T. Colony. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine Brigade

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine...

words and music by Alfred T. Colony. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine Brigade

Hail Belleau Wood offical song of veterans of Belleau Wood U.S. Marine...

words and music by Alfred T. Colony. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)

The names of 1,060 missing soldiers and Marines are

The names of 1,060 missing soldiers and Marines are

The names of 1,060 missing soldiers and Marines are inscribed on the walls of the Memorial Chapel, commissioned in 1930 by the American Battle Monuments Commission, in Belleau Wood. Above the inside entrance is... More

The grounds at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery prior

The grounds at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery prior

The grounds at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery prior to conducting a ceremony to commemorate the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 28, 2017. This Memorial Day ceremony was held in honor of the 99th annivers... More

After laying a wreath in honor of the sacrifices made

After laying a wreath in honor of the sacrifices made

After laying a wreath in honor of the sacrifices made at Belleau during World War I, Gen. Joseph Dunford, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes to the Marine memorial, “Iron Mike,” that is nestled o... More

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest during the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 95th anniversary of the historic B... More

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest during the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 95th anniversary of the historic B... More

Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds

Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds

Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds keepers placed French and American flags in front each of the 2,289 grave markers on Saturday prior to the Belleau Wood memorial. United States Marines... More

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these hallowed grounds in their lifetimes but the timing was perfect for this one to dedicate another four years to the Marine Corps. Sergeant Nancy Guillaume is... More

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate in an anniversary ceremony with the French Legionnaires on Aisne Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, on May 31, 2015. The ceremony was held to ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noukane Sonethanouvong, radio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noukane Sonethanouvong, radio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noukane Sonethanouvong, radio operator with communications company, headquarters battalion, 1st Marine Division salutes while taps is played during a private ceremony at Aisne-Marne Amer... More

Marines walk through the woods of Belleau, France oberving

Marines walk through the woods of Belleau, France oberving

Marines walk through the woods of Belleau, France oberving a trench dug by Marines during World War I, May 26, 2016. Marine Corps University sponsored the five-day, professional military education trip for Mari... More

The 6th Marine Regiment color guard marches towards

The 6th Marine Regiment color guard marches towards

The 6th Marine Regiment color guard marches towards the parade field at Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 29, 2016. The ceremony marks the 98th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau ... More

Guests salute the French flag during a Memorial Day

Guests salute the French flag during a Memorial Day

Guests salute the French flag during a Memorial Day ceremony in which U.S. Marines performed alongside the French Army at the Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 29, 2016. The French ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, drinks from Devil Dog Fountain, Belleau, France, May 28, 2017. "Devil Dog" was a name given to U.S. Marines by the German troop... More

From left, French Foreign Legion Lt. Gen. Eric Margail,

From left, French Foreign Legion Lt. Gen. Eric Margail,

From left, French Foreign Legion Lt. Gen. Eric Margail, commander of Headquarters Rapid Reaction Corps- France, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, and German Army... More

U.S. Marine plays Taps at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery

U.S. Marine plays Taps at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery

U.S. Marine plays Taps at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to commemorate the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 28, 2017. This Memorial Day ceremony was held in honor of the 99th anniversary of the battle of... More

Marine Color Guard from Marine Corps Forces Europe

Marine Color Guard from Marine Corps Forces Europe

Marine Color Guard from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa march through the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony conducted by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Compan... More

Marines and civilians observe a moment of silence during

Marines and civilians observe a moment of silence during

Marines and civilians observe a moment of silence during the Battle of Belleau Wood Centennial Ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 27, 2018. The ceremony was held to honor the sacrifices of the men w... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Swigart with the 2d

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Swigart with the 2d

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Swigart with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV, plays his saxophone during a live performance at the 1775 Cafe de la place after the memorial ceremony of the Battle of Bellea... More

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, drinks from the Devil Dog Fountain in Belleau, France, Jan. 26, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF ... More

German soldiers' grave stones stand at a World War

German soldiers' grave stones stand at a World War

German soldiers' grave stones stand at a World War I German military cemetery where the U. S. Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa visited during a professional military education tour on the battle of ... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division color guard stand in formation during a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The c... More

French Army Major Gen. Francisco Soriano  delivers

French Army Major Gen. Francisco Soriano delivers

French Army Major Gen. Francisco Soriano delivers a speech during the Aisne-Marne Memorial Day ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony was held in commemo... More

A U.S. Marine bugler with 1st Marine Division band,

A U.S. Marine bugler with 1st Marine Division band,

A U.S. Marine bugler with 1st Marine Division band, dressed in a World War I period U.S. Marine Corps uniform, participates in a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, France, May ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, salutes after laying down a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Oise-Aine American Cemetery near Seringes-et-Nesles,... More

Col. Andreas Stahl and fellow German service members

Col. Andreas Stahl and fellow German service members

Col. Andreas Stahl and fellow German service members with the German-French Brigade walk to the wreath-laying ceremony at the German World War I cemetery near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony was hel... More

A U.S. Marine from the 1st Marine Division Band prepares

A U.S. Marine from the 1st Marine Division Band prepares

A U.S. Marine from the 1st Marine Division Band prepares to play taps during a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The memorial ceremony was held in commem... More

Commemorative wreathes were placed by U.S. officials

Commemorative wreathes were placed by U.S. officials

Commemorative wreathes were placed by U.S. officials as well as French dignitaries during the 96th annual ceremony remembering those who fought in the Battle of Belleau Wood back in 1918.

A U.S. Marine stands at parade rest during the Memorial

A U.S. Marine stands at parade rest during the Memorial

A U.S. Marine stands at parade rest during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to commemorate the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 28, 2017. This Memorial Day ceremony was held in ... More

As the grand finale of the largest Memorial Day celebration

As the grand finale of the largest Memorial Day celebration

As the grand finale of the largest Memorial Day celebration in Europe that honors the fallen heroes of Belleau Wood, the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., take the field to perform for mor... More

Mayor of Belleau Monique Benier along with military

Mayor of Belleau Monique Benier along with military

Mayor of Belleau Monique Benier along with military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France for the official party, enter the Memorial Day ceremony, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mar... More

A road sign indicates the location of the center of

A road sign indicates the location of the center of

A road sign indicates the location of the center of Belleau Wood where the Marine Memorial stands to honor the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments who fought during the Battle of Belleau Wood. The monument is placed i... More

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest

Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest during the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 95th anniversary of the historic B... More

Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds

Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds

Volunteers including Marines, familly members and grounds keepers placed French and American flags in front each of the 2,289 grave markers on Saturday prior to the Belleau Wood memorial. United States Marines... More

U.S. Marines Corps Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant

U.S. Marines Corps Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant

U.S. Marines Corps Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses an audience at Aisne Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, on May 31, 2015. The ceremony was held to commemorate th... More

U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Division and their

U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Division and their

U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Division and their French counterparts gather at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to commemorate their fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 31, 2015. This Memorial Day ceremony ... More

Marines listen to Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran

Marines listen to Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran

Marines listen to Mr. Ray Shearer, a Marine veteran and director and chairman of the American Oversees Memorial Day Association chairman, explain different factors in the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War... More

Members of the official party, including Sgt. Maj.

Members of the official party, including Sgt. Maj.

Members of the official party, including Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, salute during a Memorial Day ceremony in which U.S. Marines performed alongside the French Army at the Ais... More

Marines with 6th Marine Regiment march onto the parade

Marines with 6th Marine Regiment march onto the parade

Marines with 6th Marine Regiment march onto the parade field at Aisne-Marne American Memorial Cemetery at Belleau, France, May 29, 2016. Hundreds of people gathered at the cemetary to pay respect to military me... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander, Marine Forces Reserve, during a Memorial Day reception at Devil Dog Fou... More

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa prepare to deliver a wreath to distinguished guests at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery commemoration of the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 28, ... More

U.S. Marines with the ceremonial color guard of the

U.S. Marines with the ceremonial color guard of the

U.S. Marines with the ceremonial color guard of the 5th Marine Regiment stand at ease before a private commemoration ceremony at the Aisne-Marne Cemetery near the woods of Belleau, France, May 28, 2017. The cer... More

Marine Color Guard and Rifle Detail from Marine Corps

Marine Color Guard and Rifle Detail from Marine Corps

Marine Color Guard and Rifle Detail from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa march through the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony conducted by the Ancient and Honorable... More

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV,

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV,

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV, play during a live performance at the 1775 Cafe de la place after the memorial ceremony of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France on May 27, 2018... More

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, drinks from the Devil Dog Fountain in Belleau, France, Jan. 26, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF ... More

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band stand

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band stand

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band stand in formation during the Aisne-Marne Memorial Day ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony commemorated ... More

U.S. Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa and

U.S. Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa and

U.S. Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa and their family members visit the Hill 142 battle site during a professional military education tour on the battle of Belleau Wood in near Torcy-en-Valois, Fra... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the assistant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, and French and German officials lay wreaths during a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, Fra... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers a speech during the Aisne-Marne Memorial Day ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Belleau, France, May 2... More

German service members with the German-French Brigade

German service members with the German-French Brigade

German service members with the German-French Brigade participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at the German World War I cemetery near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The ceremony was held in commemoration of t... More

Distinguished guests lay wreathes during a private

Distinguished guests lay wreathes during a private

Distinguished guests lay wreathes during a private wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Statue near Belleau, France, May 26, 2019. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 101st anniversary of ... More

A French Color Guard presents the colors at Aisne-Marne

A French Color Guard presents the colors at Aisne-Marne

A French Color Guard presents the colors at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to commemorate the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 28, 2017. This Memorial Day ceremony was held in honor of the 99th anniversar... More

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion,

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion,

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall pause to reflect at the Marine Monument in the woods of Belleau, France May 26, 2016. The commanding general of the Fre... More

Simply entitled The Marine Memorial, the monument known

Simply entitled The Marine Memorial, the monument known

Simply entitled The Marine Memorial, the monument known as Iron Mike was designed by Felix Weihs de Weldon, and dedicated in 1923 to honor the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments who fought during the Battle of Bellea... More

In preparation for the next day’s festivities, the

In preparation for the next day’s festivities, the

In preparation for the next day’s festivities, the largest Memorial Day celebration in all of Europe at Aisne-Marne Cemetery, France, Cpl. Yves Joseph, a diary clerk with Marine Forces Europe, and Port-au-Princ... More

David M. Atkinson, the superintendent of Aisne-Marne

David M. Atkinson, the superintendent of Aisne-Marne

David M. Atkinson, the superintendent of Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, welcomes the U.S. Marines and their French counterparts, along with the locals of the village of Belleau and visitors from around the worl... More

Mayor of Belleau Monique Benier along with military

Mayor of Belleau Monique Benier along with military

Mayor of Belleau Monique Benier along with military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France for the official party, enter the Memorial Day ceremony, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mar... More

Aisne-Marne American Cemetery lays on the historic

Aisne-Marne American Cemetery lays on the historic

Aisne-Marne American Cemetery lays on the historic battlefield of Belleau Wood and consists of 2,289 epitaphs of the fallen from one of the fiercest battles of the First World War. United States Marines and the... More

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these

Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these hallowed grounds in their lifetimes but the timing was perfect for this one to dedicate another four years to the Marine Corps. Sergeant Nancy Guillaume is... More

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