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What location is protected 24 hour every day by honor guard?
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Who was the most honored soldier buried?
The Unknown Soldier. Many nations have a Tomb to The Unknown Soldier. Because the Unknown can never be identified, that soldier becomes the most honored soldier buried, representing all the unknown dead of any and all wars. Characteristic of Tombs to the Unknown is an around-the-clock Honor Guard. One of the most moving things to watch is the changing of the Guard at a Tomb to the Unknown. The guard is always mounted in any weather. There was an incident of a lightning strike close to The Tomb to the Unknown in Arlington, Virginia. The guard never turned a hair as he stood there, soaked through.Click on the related link below for a good Wikipedia article on Tombs of the Unknown.
Why do we have to guard the Tomb of the Unknown?
The guard is symbolic. The unknown soldier(s) represents all the heroes in all the wars of America, and as such is the greatest hero of all and so is worthy of all the military honor that can be bestowed, including a perpetual honor guard. ( It also prevents any vandalism or disrespectful behavior that might occur.)
Why is the guards to the tomb of the unknown soldier important?
Honor guard for the fallen is a very old tradition present in many cultures. The purpose is to show that the living remember those who have died and respect them. Guards are typically assigned to people of importance, and so guarding a place of burial demonstrates how important the deceased is. The Honor Guard consists of soldiers because the Unknown is also a soldier, and because guard duty has traditionally been done by the military. The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier came to be after WWI when great numbers of men were killed and it was not always possible to identify and properly bury them all. One such soldier was chosen and laid to rest in the Tomb. He could be anyone, and therefore he is everyone. This also means the Honor Guard is for all who gave their lives in the service.
Who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
The United States Army. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded by the Third United States Infantry Regiment, the "Old Guard." The regiment has diverse ceremonial as well as real-world missions. Soldiers of the regiment include the U.S. Army Drill Team, the Caisson Platoon, the Continental Color Guard, the Presidential Salute Battery, and, of course, the Tomb of the Unknowns.
What is France's highest honor for a buried unknown soldiers?
The Unknown Soldier of France World War I. By virtue of an act of Congress approved 4 March 1921, the Medal of Honor, emblem of the highest ideals
Are there any British recipiants of the congressional medal of honor?
Yes, at least one. The British Unknown Soldier from WWI.
Why does the old guard keep day and night vigils at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers?
They do it to keep it safe from anyone who would want to dishoner the soldiers.
How do you get the halo wars covenant wraith honor guard?
Be the profet...and its just honor guard, not wraith honor guard...
How many years has the Tomb of the unknown soldiers been guarded?
It is a platoon from th Old Guard of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, US Army.
Has any british soldier been awarded the medal of honor?
Yes, at least one. General John J. Pershing awarded a MOH to the British Unknown Soldier on 17 October 1921.
Who does the tomb of the unknown soldier represent and why do we honor them?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier literally recognizes and honors unidentified veterans. In war (especially many years ago), sometimes the combatants cannot be identified. These people are commemorated at national monuments that are often known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There are several of these tombs throughout the world. In the United States there are three: • The Tomb of Unknowns in Arlington, Virginia • The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • The Tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier in Biloxi, Mississippi
