The graves area contains ten grave plots lettered from "A" to "J", five on each side of a central mall. Plots A, C, E, G and I are on the left (south) side of the mall and B, D, F, H and J on the right (north). Each grave plot is enclosed by a pittosporum hedge. The paths of grass between the plots are lined with Roman pines. Here are interred 7,861 of our military Dead under 7,860 headstones arranged in gentle arcs, which sweep across the broad green lawns. they were originally made in Sicily and southern Italy. Each grave is marked with a white marble headstone, a Star of David for those of the Jewish faith --- a latin cross for others. Of the graves, 488 contain the remains of 490 Unknowns that could not be identified.These Dead, who gave their lives in their Country's service, came from all fifty states and the District of Columbia. A small number also came from Canada, England, Scotland, Eire, Finland, Sweden and Spain. In twenty instances, two brothers lie buried side by side.
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