| The World War
I Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial lies on the
southeast edge of the town of Waregem, Belgium, along the
Lille-Gent AutoRoute E-17. The cemetery occupies a six-acre site. Masses of
graceful trees and shrubbery frame the burial area and screen
it from the passing traffic. At the ends of the paths leading
to three of the corners of the cemetery are circular retreats
with benches and urns. At this peaceful location rest 368
American military Dead, most of whom gave their lives in
liberating Belgium in World War I. Their headstones are
aligned in four symmetrical areas around the white stone
chapel that stands in the center of the cemetery.
The altar inside the chapel is of black and white Grand
Antique marble having draped flags on each side; above it is a
crusader's sword outlined in gold. The chapel furniture is
of carved oak, stained black and white veining to harmonize
with the altar. On the side walls are inscribed the names of
43 of the Missing in Action who gave their lives in the
service of their Country, but whose remains were never
recovered or identified.
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Thomas F. Bevins
Private, U.S. Army
119th Infantry Regiment, 30th
Division
Entered the Service from: Iowa
Died: August 20, 1918
Buried at: Plot D Row 4 Grave 8,
Flanders Field American Cemetery
Waregem, Belgium
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Trifone Cantacesso
Private First Class, U.S.
Army
361st Infantry Regiment, 91st
Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Iowa
Died: October 30, 1918
Buried at: Plot B Row 4 Grave 21,
Flanders Field American Cemetery
Waregem, Belgium
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Roscoe H. Stubbs
Private, U.S. Army
117th Infantry Regiment, 30th
Division
Entered the Service from: Iowa
Died: October 17, 1918
Buried at: Plot C Row 1 Grave 16,
Flanders Field American Cemetery
Waregem, Belgium |
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