North Africa American Cemetery — Attraction in Tunis

My mother and I embarked on a transformative 5,000-mile journey to the North African American Cemetery, driven by the recent discovery that my grandfather's name is etched on the revered 'Wall of the Missing.' We had the privilege of connecting with Adrien Adams, Director/Superintendent of the North African American Cemetery, American Battle Monuments Commission, who, along with his team, went above and beyond to make our visit truly unforgettable. Adrien's thoughtful gestures, including placing wet sand in my grandfather's name for clarity, providing a poignant explanation of the North African campaign, and opening the chapel for a private moment of reflection, left a lasting impression. The 27-acre cemetery, a serene oasis in the desert, is a masterful blend of Arlington's grandeur and the Vietnam War Memorial's solemnity. Rather than merely stopping for a photo opportunity, we encourage visitors to immerse themselves in this historical treasure, allocating at least two hours to explore and absorb the significance of this sacred site, ideally as the setting sun casts a warm glow on the gleaming...

The North Africa American Cemetery, located in Carthage, Tunisia, is a solemn and beautifully maintained site honoring over 2,800 American military personnel who lost their lives during World War II’s North African campaign. The 27-acre grounds feature rows of white marble headstones arranged in nine plots, interspersed with decorative fountains and a chapel. A notable feature is the Wall of the Missing, bearing the names of 3,724 individuals whose remains were never recovered. 

Visitors often describe the cemetery as a peaceful and moving tribute. One traveler noted, “Thousands of Americans who died fighting throughout North Africa to open a second front in Italy are buried here.” Another remarked, “The cemetery houses the remains of American soldiers who lost their lives in the WWII North African campaign.”  

The site is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on December 25th and January 1st. 

Visiting the North Africa American Cemetery offers a poignant opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made during World War II and to honor the memory of...

This was the highlight and the reasons or my trip to Tunisia. The North African Cemetery is the final resting place for 2,841 of our fallen soldiers who died fighting in North Africa. It was opened in 1960.

The grounds are stunning. Beautiful flowers, trees, fountains all around the cemetery area. The chapel is beautiful.

The memorial court is just beautiful. Amazing mosaics and maps of the battle areas in North Africa from WWII. In the background you can hear the soothing sound of the water fountain.

The visitors center is very warm and welcoming with an original mosaic on the wall from the 2nd century. There are also various photos on the wall including those of Captain Foy Draper, and Medal of Honor recipient Nicholas Minue.

The Wall of the Missing contains the names of 3,724 service members whose bodies have not been recovered.

I would personally like to Thank the Director of the North African Cemetery and Memorial for his (and his teams) warm welcome and personal tour.

This is a must visit...