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Jenn DeHaan | Fort Knox News
FORT KNOX, Ky. – It’s a long-standing annual tradition dating back more than half a century — German Army soldiers visit Fort Knox’s Main Post Cemetery where several German World War II prisoners of war are laid to rest.
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the visit in 2020, however, two German Army liaisons from Fort Benning, Georgia, returned this year. According to Sgt. Maj. Kay Wittmann of the German Army, the experience was very humbling.
“I really appreciate that the U.S. takes care of the graves,” said Wittmann. “It’s an honor for me to be here to see this. In the past we were enemies, and now we’re friends and allies. To see how we take care of each other is impressive.”
According to Fort Knox historic preservation specialist Matthew Rector, the tradition of German liaisons visiting the cemetery dates back to the 1960s. In total, 17 German POWs are buried at Fort Knox.
| Date Taken: | 12.02.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 12.02.2021 14:30 |
| Story ID: | 410342 |
| Location: | FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, US |
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