Are the remains of the war dead actually buried at the overseas American military cemeteries?
Yes, the remains of American war dead are buried at these cemeteries. The interment of remains of World War I and II war dead at permanent overseas American military cemeteries was made by the American Graves Registration Service, Quartermaster General of the War Department. When the interment program was completed the cemeteries were turned over to the American Battle Monuments Commission for maintenance and administration.
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