Suresnes Cemetery

0n the slopes of Mont Valerien, 5 miles from the heart of Paris, is located the Suresnes Cemetery containing 1,541 graves. The men buried there are mainly those who died during the World War in hospitals located in Paris or at other places in the Services of Supply.

The cemetery is entered through an ornamental, wrought-iron gateway, and paths lead from it directly to the impressive chapel of an early colonial design. From its site against the steep wooded hillside, the chapel looks out over the fields of white marble headstones, and from its terrace a fine panorama of a large part of the city of Paris is obtained.

Prepared by the American Battle Monuments Commission, American Armies and Battlefields in Europe, (Washington DC: US Government Printing Office, 1938)
0n the slopes of Mont Valerien, 5 miles from the heart of Paris, is located the Suresnes Cemetery containing 1,541 graves. The men buried there are mainly those who died during the World War in hospitals located in Paris or at other places in the Services of Supply. The cemetery is entered through an ornamental, wrought-iron gateway, and paths lead from it directly to the impressive chapel of an early colonial design. From its site against the steep wooded hillside, the chapel looks out over the fields of white marble headstones, and from its terrace a fine panorama of a large part of the city of Paris is obtained.	Suresnes American Cemetery Near Paris
Joe's grave at Suresnes. Photo provided by the Battle Monuments Commission. Memorial Day, 2002	Inside the chapel is an artistic marble altar flanked by large marble urns containing green shrubbery. The effect of these is heightened by the beautiful mosaic above them depicting the Angel of Victory laying a tribute upon the tombs of the soldier dead. The interior of the chapel is illuminated by a subdued light from six attractive stain glass windows, and on the walls are bronze tablets giving the names of American soldiers and sailors whose grave is the sea. Additional names of those men who have no grave except the sea are given in the Brookwood chapel.Carved benches have been provided for meditation and prayer.
	Nature has aided with a generous hand the careful planning which created this peaceful resting place and a visit to honor these soldier dead is recommended when the trees and shrubs are in flower. The reception building which contains facilities for visitors is located at the southern end of the cemetery. The town of Suresnes can be easily reached from Paris by train, autobus or automobile. The cemetery is only about 200 yards from the main railroad station.