‘Freedoms are never free’: A Jewish American soldier buried with Nazis finally laid to rest with US troops
1st Lt. Nathan Baskind, a Jewish American soldier, was finally laid to rest in the Normandy American Cemetery after being buried in a mass grave with Nazi soldiers for 80 years. His remains were recovered through the efforts of Operation Benjamin, which collaborates with various authorities to honor Jewish American soldiers. Baskind's story highlights the challenges faced by families seeking closure for their loved ones lost in World War II.
- ▪Nathan Baskind was killed during World War II and initially buried in a mass grave with Nazi soldiers.
- ▪His remains were exhumed and moved to the Normandy American Cemetery in France after decades of being considered missing.
- ▪Operation Benjamin played a crucial role in recovering Baskind's remains and ensuring he was laid to rest with his fellow American soldiers.
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Veterans ‘Freedoms are never free’: A Jewish American soldier buried with Nazis finally laid to rest with US troops Operation Benjamin worked with U.S., German and French authorities to recover 1st Lt. Nathan Baskind from a mass grave By Rachel Wolf Fox News Published May 25, 2026 6:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jewish American soldier buried with Nazis laid to rest in Normandy 80 years later Jewish American Nathan Baskind was killed during World War II and buried in a mass grave with Nazi soldiers. His remains were later exhumed and moved to the Normandy American Cemetery in France. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eighty years after being wounded and dying in the Battle of Cherbourg, U.S.
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