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There was no way to return the bodies of US servicemen killed in France back to their homes during WWII, at least not while the war was still going on. Most transportation was by ship, of all types of cargo. There was little capability for air cargo, only a small amount of very high priority items could be moved overseas (or back) by air. The bodies would have required refrigeration. It was simply not possible with the technology of the times.
But, after the war, the next of kin of all US servicemen buried overseas were contacted, and the offer was made to return the remains then. This went on throughout the late 1940s, for several years after the war. Those men still buried overseas in the lovely American Battle Monuments Commission Cemeteries are still there because their families opted to leave them where they are, with their friends and comrades.
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How many France soldiers from World War 2 are buried in France?
the answer is 66,033 soldiers are buried there
World War 2 American soldiers buried in France?
Over 66,000. Buried in 7 different cemeteries in France, Belgium, Holland , and Luxemburg.
Where were british soilders buried after they died in service in France in World War 1 and how do you find out where a particular person is buried free of charge you already have lots of imfomation?
There are many online sites that will help you find soldiers that died in foreign countries during WWI or other wars too. Start with the Commonwealth War a Graves Commission .
What countries were invaded by France during World War 2?
Germany invaded France during World War II.
Who did France align with during world War 2?
France was on the Allies side during the second world war. However, Germany invaded France early in the war.
How many France soldiers from World War 2 are buried in France?
the answer is 66,033 soldiers are buried there
World War 2 American soldiers buried in France?
Over 66,000. Buried in 7 different cemeteries in France, Belgium, Holland , and Luxemburg.
Where were british soilders buried after they died in service in France in World War 1 and how do you find out where a particular person is buried free of charge you already have lots of imfomation?
There are many online sites that will help you find soldiers that died in foreign countries during WWI or other wars too. Start with the Commonwealth War a Graves Commission .
Where is wilfred Owen buried?
Wilfred Owen is buried at the Ors Communal Cemetery in Ors, France. He died in combat during World War I, and his grave is a place of pilgrimage for those honoring his contributions to poetry and his experiences of war.
Where are the French military casualties of World War 2 buried?
Mostly in France
What countries were invaded by France during World War 2?
Germany invaded France during World War II.
Why were American world war 2 D DAY vets buried in France?
Because thats were they died at Normandy in France
Can a World War 2 veteran be buried in Arlington?
Yes. All veterans the service may be buried in Arlington if they choose.
Was there Canadian soldiers buried in Flanders Field during World War 1?
no there were non buried in flanders fields they were all buried in omemee Ontario
Who did France align with during world War 2?
France was on the Allies side during the second world war. However, Germany invaded France early in the war.
When was Italian occupation of France during World War II created?
Italian occupation of France during World War II was created in 1940.
When did Italian occupation of France during World War II end?
Italian occupation of France during World War II ended in 1943.
