Wednesday, September 25, 2013

The German War Graves Commission


From Wikipedia.

This organization, founded in 1919 to take care of the horrendous losses suffered by Germany, is responsible for the acquisition of and maintenance of German war graves in Europe.

Today they look after 832 military cemeteries in 45 countries around the world. I wonder if there are any in the United States? German prisoners were kept here in World War II and I'm sure some must have died in captivity.

Of course, if you had to be a POW during World War II, I can't think of any better place to be one than the United States.

After the Cold War ended, the Commission now has access to cemeteries in Eastern Europe.

I Am Glad They Are Taking Care of Their Veterans.

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