Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial
Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial is a historic cemetery in Waregem, Belgium. It was established in 1937, covering 2.43 hectares. It holds beschermd monument status. Wikidata records Kenneth MacLeish as a notable interment here.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇧🇪 Waregem, Belgium |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50.87361, 3.45389 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Area | 2.43 hectares |
| Heritage status | beschermd monument |
| Website | www.abmc.gov |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
1 notable figure is documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Kenneth MacLeish (1894–1918), military officer
Common questions
Where is Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial?
Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial is in Waregem, Belgium, at coordinates 50.8736, 3.4539.
When was Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial established?
Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial was established in 1937, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial?
Wikidata documents 1 notable interment at Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial, including Kenneth MacLeish.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2216737 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Heritage StatusNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial, Waregem, Belgium." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q2216737. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/flanders-field-american-cemetery-and-memorial/
BibTeX
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title = {Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial, Waregem, Belgium},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/flanders-field-american-cemetery-and-memorial/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q2216737}
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