About 43,000 Coloradans served in the U.S. military during World War I. Of these, about 4,500 were National Guardsmen, 1,500 volunteers of other types, and the remainder selected servicemen (draftees). Over 1,000 died in service.
California provided over 112,000 soldiers to the U.S. Army and Marines during World War I. The 40th Division (National Guard) was largely drawn from California, as was the 117th Engineer Regiment of the 42nd Division.
ABMC has more than 400 dedicated employees world-wide who work daily to ensure the sacred mission of the agency is fulfilled.
Arkansas provided almost 72,000 soldiers during World War I, of whom over 18,000 were African Americans. The 39th Division (National Guard) drew units and fillers from Arkansas. Draftees from Arkansas provided much of the original manpower of the 87th Division.
Secretary William M. Matz, Jr., spent time overseas last week at a number of ABMC cemeteries and memorials in France to gain a better understanding of the operational needs of the agency.
Due to ongoing snowfall in the Paris area and visitor safety concerns, Suresnes American Cemetery closed today, Friday, February 9, 2018 at noon local time. The cemetery is expected to re-open tomorrow, Saturday, February 10 under normal operating hours.
Due to ongoing snowfall in France and visitor safety concerns, Somme American Cemetery closed today, Friday, February 9, 2018 at noon local time. The cemetery is expected to re-open tomorrow, Saturday, February 10 under normal operating hours.
Just after midnight on February 3, 1943, the SS Dorchester, a U.S. Army troop ship, was passing through the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. The ship had left St. John’s, Newfoundland a couple of days earlier as part of a convoy.
Arizona provided 10,500 young men to the U.S. armed forces during World War I. More than 70 Arizonans are buried or memorialized in ABMC cemeteries overseas. The 40th Division (National Guard) drew units and fillers from Arizona.