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    Cambridge ceremony commemorates 68th Annual Memorial Day Observance [Image 2 of 10]

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    A white marble cross gravestone at an American military cemetery marks the burial site of Charles A. Meadows, a 2nd Lieutenant of the 852nd Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group (Heavy), from New York, who died on July 13, 1944. The grave is adorned with both American and British flags along with a colorful arrangement of flowers, indicating a recent commemorative visit. The cemetery appears to be a well-maintained American World War II burial ground, likely in England, with a memorial building visible in the background.

    UNITED KINGDOM

    05.28.2012

    Photo by Ethan Morgan 

    100th Air Refueling Wing   

    More than 3,800 American heroes are buried within Madingley American Cemetery, along with more than 5,100 names recorded on the Wall of the Missing. RAF Mildenhall held a service, May 28, 2012, in memory of more than 400,000 American World War II service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve freedom.

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    Date Taken: 05.28.2012
    Date Posted: 05.30.2012 11:23
    Photo ID: 590571
    VIRIN: 120528-F-UA979-038
    Resolution: 1680x2691
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    A military cemetery featuring rows of white marble crosses and Star of David headstones, with American and British Union Jack flags placed at the graves. The foreground cross is inscribed with 'James H. Miller, Capt, 392nd..., Louisiana' indicating a World War II American military burial site. The well-maintained grounds with lush green grass and trees suggest an active memorial site, likely in Europe given the Allied flags present.
    A white marble cross gravestone at an American military cemetery marks the burial site of Charles A. Meadows, a 2nd Lieutenant of the 852nd Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group (Heavy), from New York, who died on July 13, 1944. The grave is adorned with both American and British flags along with a colorful arrangement of flowers, indicating a recent commemorative visit. The cemetery appears to be a well-maintained American World War II burial ground, likely in England, with a memorial building visible in the background.
    A formal military color guard ceremony is taking place outdoors on a gravel surface, likely at a memorial or ceremonial site. Multiple service members from different branches are presenting flags including the American flag and various military branch flags, while dignitaries and uniformed personnel stand at attention or salute. The event appears to be an official commemorative or memorial ceremony.
    A senior military officer in formal dress uniform with medals and decorations is delivering a speech at a podium during an official ceremony. Two flags are visible on the left — the United States flag and what appears to be the United Kingdom flag — suggesting a joint Anglo-American event. A second uniformed military officer stands at attention in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force honor guard stands at attention during a formal military ceremony at what appears to be a military cemetery or memorial site. The personnel are in dress blue uniforms holding rifles, positioned in a precise formation beside a stone monument bearing the U.S. Great Seal. A large military aircraft, consistent with a KC-135 or similar tanker/transport, performs a flyover above the ceremony.
    A United States Air Force Honor Guard is performing a rifle volley salute at what appears to be a military cemetery or memorial site. The personnel are dressed in formal Air Force dress blue uniforms with white gloves and peaked caps, holding their rifles raised at an angle in a synchronized formation. The ceremony appears to be a formal military funeral or memorial observance conducted outdoors under clear skies.
    A large crowd of attendees, including military veterans wearing medals and uniforms, are gathered at what appears to be a memorial ceremony at a military cemetery. White grave markers are visible in the background among trees, suggesting this is likely a Memorial Day or similar commemorative event. The audience is seated in white plastic chairs with some individuals standing, many dressed formally.
    A senior military officer in formal black ceremonial uniform with red accents is laying a wreath of red carnations and greenery at what appears to be a memorial ceremony. Behind him, naval officers in dress uniforms stand in attendance, with a crowd of civilians and uniformed personnel visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor military cemetery or memorial site.
    A formal military memorial ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely at a military cemetery or memorial site. A U.S. Navy officer in dress blues is rendering a salute in the foreground, while a U.S. Air Force officer holds a floral wreath behind him. A large crowd of civilians and military personnel is gathered in the background among manicured hedgerows and white chairs.
    A military flyover of four jet aircraft passes over what appears to be a military cemetery during a memorial ceremony. A large crowd of civilians and uniformed military personnel lines the grounds among rows of white grave markers and manicured hedges. The event appears to be a formal commemorative occasion, likely Memorial Day or a similar military remembrance ceremony.

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