Marines Remember Their Fallen at Belleau Wood on Memorial Day [Image 2 of 7]

FRANCE

05.25.2014

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston 

Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment

Marines from the 2nd Marine Division Band march on during the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 25. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood, U.S. Marines with their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to commemorate their fallen heroes. The event was held in the memorial cemetery that lies outside of the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of TAPS, raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French military band. The mayor of the village of Belleu along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 6th Marine Regiment, Marine Security Guard Detachment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 3rd Marine Artillery Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

• Date Taken: 05.25.2014
• Date Posted: 05.25.2014 15:12
• Photo ID: 1363147
• VIRIN: 140525-M-HP089-002
• Resolution: 16000x24000
• Size: 27.6 MB
• Location: FR