John Sheldon's photos with the keyword: War cemetery

In the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville sur Mer, Normandy. On the ceiling lies a mosaic by Leon Kroll. In this detail the allegorical figure of Marianne bestows a laurel wreath on the lifeless body of a young USA soldier who has fallen in the fight to liberate France.

At the centre of the Cemetery lies a multi-confessional chapel. Behind its altar, there is a Latin cross and a star of David, as well as symbols meant to represent all other religions. The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville sur Mer, Normandy.

…that will never grow. Mostly young American men, in their teens or early twenties. Sons and husbands; butchers, bakers, candlestick makers; students, lawyers, teachers, mechanics, farmers, musicians, artists; also two sons of President Theodore Roosevelt (Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Quentin Roosevelt) are among the 9,388 people buried here. The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville sur Mer, Normandy.

The Normandy Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville sur Mer, Normandy, honours American troops who died in Europe during World War II.It covers 174.2 acres and is the last resting place for 9,388 people.

War Grave Cemetery, St Helier.