American WW 2 Cemetery in Hamm ( Luxemburg )
Here some photo's from a trip to the American WW2 cemetry in Hamm in Luxemburg.... see some pics from ALEX M. PENKALA Jr.
He was one of the most famous "Band of Brothers" paratroopers. You can see him in part 6 and 7 of the serie Band Of Brothers., Also the grave GEORGE S. PATTON JR General of the third army is here on that cemetery
Re: American WW 2 Cemetery in Hamm ( Luxemburg )
Thanks for posting a wonderful reminder of the sacrifice of these boys far from home !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Re: American WW 2 Cemetery in Hamm ( Luxemburg )
5076 US servicemen rest there. Very sombre images , thanks for showing
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
Re: American WW 2 Cemetery in Hamm ( Luxemburg )
Amazing! Thank you so much for posting this!!
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