Johan Willaert Posted August 16, 2011 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2011 While vacationing in Italy earlier this month I took some time out to visit the ABMC Cemetery and Memorial located near Firenze (Florence) Italy. The cemetery holds roughly 4500 graves and lists the names of about 1400 missing, many AAF men or GIs from units that mainly fought in Italy in the latter part of WW2 (10Mtn, 1AD, 34ID, 88ID, 91ID etc...) It is a very moving and quiet place; when I visited with my family we were the only ones there. The Florence American Cemetery is located on the west side of Via Cassia, about 7½ miles south of Florence. The Rome-Milan A1 autostrada passes near the cemetery; its Certosa-Florence exit is 2 miles to the north. There is excellent train service to Florence from the principal cities of Italy; it is also served by some of the international trains. The "SITA" bus station provides frequent bus service along Via Cassia and there is a bus stop conveniently located just outside the cemetery gate. More info: http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/fl.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LtRGFRANK Posted August 16, 2011 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks much for posting Johan. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ashooter Posted August 16, 2011 Share #9 Posted August 16, 2011 Wow, thanks for sharing this with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted August 16, 2011 Share #10 Posted August 16, 2011 It's very nice to know that the grounds are kept so well and these men can Rest In Piece in such beautiful surroundings. :salute: Thank you for the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted August 17, 2011 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2011 Hi Johan, Thank You Very Much for sharing these Excellent Photos and Information with us on the location ! Italy sure has a Beautiful Country side hope you had a good time over there. These Brave Soldiers will never be forgotton ! :salute: :salute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 17, 2011 Share #12 Posted August 17, 2011 Such a beautiful location. May they rest in peace. :salute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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