World War I Centennial Ceremonies scheduled at ABMC sites

U.S. artillerymen fire 75mm gun toward Montsec from a position near Beaumont on September 12, 1918. Image courtesy of The National Archives.To commemorate and remember America's role in World War I, American Battle Monument Commission sites in Europe will host a variety of centennial ceremonies in 2018.

The commemorations will kick off Memorial Day weekend 2018 with special ceremonies at Somme American Cemetery, Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Cantigny Monument.

The ceremonies will continue throughout the year, ending with the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

The ceremonies will mark the 100th anniversary of key events, such as the first World War I U.S. Offensive, the Battle of Belleau Wood, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, and more.

All the ceremonies are free to attend and open to the public. Ceremony times will be confirmed closer to date of the event. Be aware that ceremony details can change.

Read the whole article on the ABMC web site.

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