Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial

Beautiful and moving. 7,987 American Soldiers who lost their lives during WWII rest here. Humbled to have visited to pay respect.

Beautiful cemetery grounds. Peaceful and much quieter and less crowded than Normandy. Very worth a visit. Parking lot is small. There is a WC on the opposite side of the cemetery from the parking lot, just look for the sign.

Very emotional visit. If you're in Belgium and can make a stop, I highly suggest visiting some of the men who gave their all for the liberation of Europe in WWII.
If you're looking to visit please either have a tour group ready to help you get there or rent a car. It's probably too far to walk and the small country road doesn't have a side walk.

Of all the American Military Cemeteries- this one is just beautiful and emotional. Set apart and nestled deep along the country roads of Belgium, it is an absolute must to stop and see if you're with 100miles of the area.

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Absolutely beautiful memorial. I had to make the trip to visit my great uncle and it was well worth it. The grounds are well-maintained and respected by the Belgian people. If you are considering a visit here, please do. We must never forget what was sacrificed.

Very impressive. Spoke Dennis from Texas who’s grandfather is buried here. First or second time (I’m not sure) he is visiting this cemetery. Respect.

Henri-Chapelle is a beautiful and well maintained resting place for thousands of the American casualties of the second world war. A very somber and poignant reminder of what the true cost of war had on so many lives past and present. It was an honour to visit and pay respects to all those fallen and remain here.

Absolutely beautiful resting place for so many who sacrificed their lives to free Western Europe in WWII. It is heartening to know that these people are honored in this way

Beautiful place of rest. Other side of the main road shows battle ground.

Life changing! Glad I was able to visit.

" Devils in baggy Pants"

A poignant reminder of the sacrifice of so many who served, to maintain our freedom. A contemplative place to reflect.

Please note the car park gates shut automatically at 5pm. There is a sensor in the tarmac, which allows exit if you drive up to the gate.

You'll never look at freedom again without realizing the sacrifice.

Remembering Pfc Steve H. Wontorcik fought in F Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, First Infantry Division ("The Big Red One") and was killed in the Battle of Aachen. On the night of 23 October 1944, positioned in his foxhole on the Eilendorf ridge two miles east of Aachen, he and all others in his battalion were subject to a heavy mortar and artillery barrage, followed by an enemy assault on their positions, leaving scores of Germans dead or mortally wounded. Tragically, this 21 year old young warrior from Michigan died that night on enemy soil.
His name is commemorated on the First Infantry Division monument in Henri-Chapelle, Belgium.
The Battle of Aachen was a major combat action of World War II, fought by American and German forces in and around Aachen, Germany, between 2–21 October 1944. The city had been incorporated into the Siegfried Line, the main defensive network on Germany's western border; the Allies had hoped to capture it quickly and advance into the industrialized Ruhr Basin. Although most of Aachen's civilian population was evacuated before the battle began, much of the city was destroyed and both sides suffered heavy losses. It was one of the largest urban battles fought by U.S. forces in World War II, and the first city on German soil to be captured by the Allies. The battle ended with a German surrender, but their tenacious defense significantly disrupted Allied plans for the advance into Germany.[3]
Battle of Aachen

So many lives taken, so many people died, never let history repeat itself.

Most moving place have ever been. These guys gave their lives for us, thanks
According to the hymn, "we shall remember them"

This is a photo I took of my late wife at her father's grave. We were treated wonderfully and I will always treasure the memory of being able to take her to this sacred place. She lost her father in December 1944 when she was ten years old and mourned him all her life. On the train from Brussels a young girl, possibly sixteen, asked if we were Americans and then said, "I want to thank you for all you did for us during the War. We were overcome by the sweet gesture. American kids her age know next to nothing about the War. I am grateful for being able to post this memory.

I haven't seen something like that before, so precise, well arranged, aesthetically captivating

I went to visit and honour a uncle of my childhood friend and neighbour from Kentucky. I was the first and only person to go visit his grave. It was an honour and pleasure for me. The grounds were beautifully prepared and flags on all the graves for Memorial Day.

Thank you Emilie. Waiting through the weather to greet me. Miles beyond professional and courteous, made this a trip of a lifetime. The grounds are impeccably maintained. Thank you for showing our servicemembers the proper respect.

I drove from London to Brussels and stopped at the WW2 military cemetery at Henri Chapelle. My uncle, my dad's half brother, Leon Bradford, was killed at the Battle of the Bulge and is buried there. The area is beautifully maintained and very respectful. You can be assured if you have relative buried there that their graves are well cared for.