Blog Archive

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

05-24-2024-0355 - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a historic monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The World War I "Unknown" is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and several other foreign nations' highest service awards. The U.S. Unknowns who were interred are also recipients of the Medal of Honor, presented by U.S. presidents who presided over their funerals.[1][2] The monument has no officially designated name.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
United States
Tomb of the Unknowns, with U.S. Navy sailor and woman, May 1943.jpg
For deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified
Unveiled11 November 1921
Location38°52′35″N 77°04′20″W
HERE RESTS IN
HONORED GLORY
AN AMERICAN
SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD

 

 

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknown_Soldier_(Arlington)

 

No comments:

Post a Comment