Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery

     
Název:
Name:
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Originální název:
Original Name:
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Obec:
Municipality:
Hombourg -
GPS souřadnice:
GPS Coordinates:
50°41'50.00"N 05°53'55.00"E
Počet hrobů:
Number of Graves:
7987
Počet pohřbených:
Number of Burials:
7987
Počet identifikovaných pohřbených:
Number of Identified Burials:
7893
Státní příslušnosti pohřběných:
Citizenship of Burials:
USA USA
Přístupnost:
Accessibility:
přístupno v návštěvních hodinách open during visiting hours
Poznámka:
Note:
Vzhledem k tomu, že tento hřbitov není nijak oplocen, je asi jeden z mála US hřbitovů, kam se dá dostat i mimo oficiální otevírací hodiny.

Na hřbitově se nachazí hroby 3 držitelů Medaile cti, 37 dvojic a jedna trojice bratrů.
Due to the fact, that there are no fences around the cemetery, this might be one of the few US cemeteries accessible outside the opening hours.

This cemetery is a resting place of 3 Medal of Honor recipients, 37 pairs of brothers and one trio of brothers.
Zdroje:
Sources:
www.abmc.gov

Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery - Leták

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Americký vojenský hřbitov se nachází asi 2,5 km severně od belgického městečka Henri-Chapelle, asi 12 km jiho-západně od německého města Aachen. V Henri-Chapelle je směrovka přímo na hřbitov. Na 57 akrech je zde pohřbeno 7992 vojáků amerických ozbrojených sil, kteří padli v Německu. Od monumentu, na jehož sloupech jsou vyryta jména 450 nezvěstných, se svažuje mírný svah, jehož zelený trávník je poset tisícovkami vzorně vyrovnaných bílých křížů a davidových hvězd. Impozantní a atmosférou nabité místo. Určitě stoji za navštívení. Parkování na přilehlém asfaltovém parkovišti, vstup samozřejmě volný. Cesta z Henri-Chapelle ke hřbitovu je samá díra. Horší než naše okresky po tuhé zimě.


Kontakt
American Cemetery and Memorial
Rue du Memoriál Américain
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium



Link na GoogleMaps:


maps.google.com


Zdroj: vlastní návštěva a fotky.
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Dalsi sada fotek.
Zdroj: vlastni návštěva a fotky
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Own photo, visit 2016


Medal of Honour
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery - He was air commander and leader of more than 2,000 heavy bombers in a strike against German airfields on 24 December 1944. En route to the target, the failure of 1 engine forced him to relinquish his place at the head of the formation. In order not to endanger friendly troops on the ground below, he refused to jettison his bombs to gain speed maneuverability. His lagging, unescorted aircraft became the target of numerous enemy fighters which ripped the left wing with cannon shells. set the oxygen system afire, and wounded 2 members of the crew. Repeated attacks started fires in 2 engines, leaving the Flying Fortress in imminent danger of exploding. Realizing the hopelessness of the situation, the bail-out order was given. Without regard for his personal safety he gallantly remained alone at the controls to afford all other crewmembers an opportunity to escape. Still another attack exploded gasoline tanks in the right wing, and the bomber plunged earthward. carrying Gen. Castle to his death. His intrepidity and willing sacrifice of his life to save members of the crew were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

He was air commander and leader of more than 2,000 heavy bombers in a strike against German airfields on 24 December 1944. En route to the target, the failure of 1 engine forced him to relinquish his place at the head of the formation. In order not to endanger friendly troops on the ground below, he refused to jettison his bombs to gain speed maneuverability. His lagging, unescorted aircraft became the target of numerous enemy fighters which ripped the left wing with cannon shells. set the oxygen system afire, and wounded 2 members of the crew. Repeated attacks started fires in 2 engines, leaving the Flying Fortress in imminent danger of exploding. Realizing the hopelessness of the situation, the bail-out order was given. Without regard for his personal safety he gallantly remained alone at the controls to afford all other crewmembers an opportunity to escape. Still another attack exploded gasoline tanks in the right wing, and the bomber plunged earthward. carrying Gen. Castle to his death. His intrepidity and willing sacrifice of his life to save members of the crew were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery - On 19 December 1944, as scout, he led a squad assigned to the mission of mining a vital crossroads near Rocherath, Belgium. At the first attempt to reach the objective, he discovered it was occupied by an enemy tank and at least 20 infantrymen. Driven back by withering fire, Technician 4th Grade Kimbro made 2 more attempts to lead his squad to the crossroads but all approaches were covered by intense enemy fire. Although warned by our own infantrymen of the great danger involved, he left his squad in a protected place and, laden with mines, crawled alone toward the crossroads. When nearing his objective he was severely wounded, but he continued to drag himself forward and laid his mines across the road. As he tried to crawl from the objective his body was riddled with rifle and machinegun fire. The mines laid by his act of indomitable courage delayed the advance of enemy armor and prevented the rear of our withdrawing columns from being attacked by the enemy.

On 19 December 1944, as scout, he led a squad assigned to the mission of mining a vital crossroads near Rocherath, Belgium. At the first attempt to reach the objective, he discovered it was occupied by an enemy tank and at least 20 infantrymen. Driven back by withering fire, Technician 4th Grade Kimbro made 2 more attempts to lead his squad to the crossroads but all approaches were covered by intense enemy fire. Although warned by our own infantrymen of the great danger involved, he left his squad in a protected place and, laden with mines, crawled alone toward the crossroads. When nearing his objective he was severely wounded, but he continued to drag himself forward and laid his mines across the road. As he tried to crawl from the objective his body was riddled with rifle and machinegun fire. The mines laid by his act of indomitable courage delayed the advance of enemy armor and prevented the rear of our withdrawing columns from being attacked by the enemy.
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery - He manned a heavy machine gun in a foxhole near Schevenhutte, Germany, on 19 November 1944, when the enemy launched a fierce counterattack. Braving an intense hour-long preparatory barrage, he maintained his stand and poured deadly accurate fire into the advancing foot troops, until they faltered and came to a halt. The hostile forces brought up a machine gun in an effort to dislodge him but were frustrated when he lifted his gun to an exposed but advantageous position atop a log, courageously stood up in his foxhole and knocked out the enemy weapon. A rocket blasted his gun from position, but he retrieved it and continued firing. He silenced a second machine gun and then made repeated trips over fire-swept terrain to replenish his ammunition supply. Wounded painfully in this dangerous task, he disregarded his injury and hurried back to his post, where his weapon was showered with mud when another rocket barely missed him. In the midst of the battle, with enemy troops taking advantage of his predicament to press forward, he calmly cleaned his gun, put it back into action and drove off the attackers. He continued to fire until his ammunition was expended, when, with a fierce desire to close with the enemy, he picked up a carbine, killed 1 enemy soldier, wounded another and engaged in a desperate firefight with a third until he was mortally wounded by a burst from a machine pistol. The extraordinary heroism and intrepidity displayed by Pvt. McGraw inspired his comrades to great efforts and was a major factor in repulsing the enemy attack.

He manned a heavy machine gun in a foxhole near Schevenhutte, Germany, on 19 November 1944, when the enemy launched a fierce counterattack. Braving an intense hour-long preparatory barrage, he maintained his stand and poured deadly accurate fire into the advancing foot troops, until they faltered and came to a halt. The hostile forces brought up a machine gun in an effort to dislodge him but were frustrated when he lifted his gun to an exposed but advantageous position atop a log, courageously stood up in his foxhole and knocked out the enemy weapon. A rocket blasted his gun from position, but he retrieved it and continued firing. He silenced a second machine gun and then made repeated trips over fire-swept terrain to replenish his ammunition supply. Wounded painfully in this dangerous task, he disregarded his injury and hurried back to his post, where his weapon was showered with mud when another rocket barely missed him. In the midst of the battle, with enemy troops taking advantage of his predicament to press forward, he calmly cleaned his gun, put it back into action and drove off the attackers. He continued to fire until his ammunition was expended, when, with a fierce desire to close with the enemy, he picked up a carbine, killed 1 enemy soldier, wounded another and engaged in a desperate firefight with a third until he was mortally wounded by a burst from a machine pistol. The extraordinary heroism and intrepidity displayed by Pvt. McGraw inspired his comrades to great efforts and was a major factor in repulsing the enemy attack.
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