The Luxembourg American Cemetery is the resting place and home to over 5,000 courageous American soldiers and heroes, many of whom participated in the Battle of the Bulge. This cemetery was already established even before the battle ended, and the original grave markers that identified these men of valor were made of simple wood. However, by the time the cemetery was officially commissioned in 1960, the wooden markers were replaced with the white marble gravestones you see today.

Indeed, visiting this cemetery was a priority for us on our trip to Luxembourg. As the car doors closed and broke the silence of that morning, and as we approached the main gate, an incredible feeling of reverence for all those who had fallen and lie here quickly came upon us. It is simply impossible not to be moved while walking among the graves and pondering over the fear these men must have felt when they were completely surprised by the Germans at the start of the battle on that cold, wintery day, and the courage it must have taken to fight back.

The Stone Chapel and Circular Platform

The Home of the Brave

Time will not dim the glory of their deeds.

John J. Pershing

The Few Who Represent the Many

Grave of General George S. Patton Jr. Commander of the 3rd Army during World War II

Immediately south of the stone chapel is the grave of General George S. Patton Jr. General Patton died in Heidelberg, Germany six months after the end of the war from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Luxembourg, however, was the location of the 3rd Army headquarters, and Patton always requested to be buried among his men who he fought with when he died.

Interactive map of Luxembourg and the surrounding area