| North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial | |
|---|---|
| American Battle Monuments Commission | |
 Grave markers at the cemetery | |
| Used for those deceased 1943 | |
| Location | 36°51′56″N 10°19′46″E / 36.86556°N 10.32944°E near Carthage, Tunisia |
| Total burials | 2,841 |
| Burials by nation | |
* United States: 2,841 | |
| Burials by war | |
* World War II: 2,841 | |
| Statistics source: American Battle Monuments Commission | |
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial is a Second World War military war grave cemetery, located in the town of Carthage in Tunisia. The cemetery, the only American one in North Africa and dedicated in 1960, contains 2,841 American war dead and covers 27 acres (11 ha). It is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission.[1][2]
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On the shores of the Mediterranean, just outside the city of Tunis, Tunisia is North Africa American Cemetery. Most of the more than 2,800 Americans buried here lost their lives in the landings and occupation of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia during World War II. This is the grave of Army Air Force Captain Foy Draper, a 1936 Olympics gold medal winner -- a reminder that the servicemen and women buried here were America's finest. The cemetery is a small oasis in this frequently hot climate. At the entrance is a pool with a sculpture of a figure of Honor. Beneath a canopy of trees are tablets that contain the names of the missing. The memorial consists of a Court of Honor and a chapel. Texts are translated into English, Arabic and French. The chapel's ceiling and walls are lined with Moroccan cedar. An open-aired portico contains maps of ceramic tiles. They depict American military operations in North Africa. In the evening, the sound of prayers from a nearby mosque drifts over the field of headstones creating an unforgettable impression.
Description
Headstones are set in straight lines subdivided into nine rectangular plots by wide paths, with decorative pools at their intersections. Along the southeast edge of the burial area, bordering the tree-lined terrace leading to the memorial is the Wall of the Missing. On this wall 3,724 names are engraved. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.
The chapel and the memorial court, which contains large maps in mosaic and ceramic depicting the operations and supply activities of American forces across Africa to the Persian Gulf, were designed to harmonize with local architecture. The chapel interior is decorated with polished marble, flags and sculpture.[3][4]
Location
The North Africa American Cemetery is located close to the site of the ancient city of Carthage, Tunisia, destroyed by the Romans in 146 BCE, and lies over part of the site of Roman Carthage. It is near the present town of the same name, 10 miles (16 km) from the city of Tunis.
Notable interments
- Captain Foy Draper (1911–1943), Gold Medal Olympic sprinter (1936 Olympics) and USAAF pilot
- Private Nicholas Minue (1905–1943), Medal of Honor recipient for his bravery near Majaz al Bab, Tunisia
- First Lieutenant Robert M. Emery (1911–1942), Distinguished Service Cross (posthumous) for his actions near Djebel Mrdajajdo in Algeria
References
- ^ American Battle Monuments Commission. "North Africa American Cemetery". abmc.gov. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Secretary Esper's Remarks at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- ^ Santa, John (2012-05-31). "GN honors its fallen veterans". The Island Now. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- ^ "US defense chief visits North Africa, World War II cemetery". ABC27. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
External links
This article incorporates public domain material from North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial. American Battle Monuments Commission.
- American Battle Monuments Commission – North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial
- North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial at Find a Grave
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