Somme American Cemetery and Memorial

Beautiful small American cemetery of the first world war. The caretaker was very friendly (this is unfortunately not always the case with American cemeteries) and gave me a tour of the cemetery. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Whilst searching for the place (Bony) my paternal grandfather won the British MM in WW1 we found this well maintained and managed American War cemetery. We are Australians who on telling the staff why we were in the area were looked after incredibly well. Lest We Forget all those who sacrificed their lives so that we can enjoy ours.

Came to visit the grave of my relative, Ralph R. Johncox. I was greeted by the groundskeeper who was very informative and passionate. They went above and beyond to ensure that my visit was meaningful and impactful. The cemetery is very well kept and easy to access.

Exceptionally well-kept and a solemn reminder of how freedom isn’t free. We were driving to Paris and saw this as we passed by. Absolutely proud to be an American and see the graves of our fallen being so well taken care of. Everyone should stop by and pay their respects if they can.

Corporal Samuel Young Jr a son of the Bronx, NY is buried there. Our local American Legion Post is named in his honor. When we commemorated the 100 year anniversary of his sacrifice we received a beautiful picture of his grave for the ceremony.

We stopped here while touring WWI battlefields. Lines and lines of graves highlight the sacrifice America has made for her European Allies. The place is beautifully maintained and neat. Fun fact: An unmarked side of the cemetery holds the bodies of American war criminals from WWI and WWII. How or why they picked this place I'm not sure. Guess you have to put them somewhere.

My tour guide Regis brought my here to this little known cemetery, honoring American involvement during the 100 Days offensive in the Somme. I consider myself a history buff but didn't know anything about the importance of the US troops involvement in helping to breach the Hindenburg Line in this region. The staff was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. It is a very peaceful and well maintained place to walk the grounds and learn more about these unsung American heroes who helped bring an end to The Great War. Inside one of the structures is a beautiful stained glass arrangement showing the insignias of all of the divisions who fought in this battle. Visiting here has inspired me to learn more about this battle.

Extremely impressive. Respect for those fallen heroes !