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The tomb is guarded around the clock because people in the past have attempted to deface the tomb. The guards see it an honor and duty to protect it and give the Unknown Soldier the very best watch and care.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe US Armed Forces honors its fallen in many ways. Standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns is one of the most tangible ways. It is considered a high honor to be selected to serve in the unit that provides this detail.
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∙ 13y agoYes, from the Old Guard of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, US Army.
The Guard is there to honor all who have fallen in the service of their Country.
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∙ 12y agoIt is guarded 24 hours a day as a show of respect for the remains interred there.
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∙ 11y agoin the paper i have it said to honer soldiers and keep picnickers and others away.
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∙ 6y agoso the bad people don't dig out the body's cause that would be very disrespectfull
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Can the Marine Corps guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded by Soldiers, not Marines.
What is the name of the tomb in Arlington national cemetery that is guarded all the time?
the tomb of the unknown soldiers
Is the tomb of the unknown soldier in belgium guarded?
no it is not garded
How did the tomb of the Unknown soldier and the cemetery get there name?
The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier was named The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier because the soldiers are unknown and they are honored in a tomb.
How long has the tomb of the unknown soldier been guarded?
It has been guarded since 1937, 73 years.
Where is the tomb of the unknown solidier?
The tomb of the unknown soldier is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The tomb is made of marble and has the following inscription: "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God."
What war did the unknown soldier fight in?
If your talking about the tomb of the unknown solider, it is unidentified remains of soldiers from many wars. The US. Military gives the utmost respect for the men and women who have been killed and whose remains have not been recovered or identifiable.
How many unknown soldiers are there in Arlington cemetery?
there are 3 soldiers unidentified in the Tomb of the unknown Soldier
When is the Tomb of the unknown soldier guarded?
every day, 365 days a year, 24/7
What other countries have a tomb erected to unknown soldiers?
no
Where is the tomb of the unknown Australian soldiers?
The Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier is located at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The tomb is located in the Hall of Memory.
How many soldiers from world wold 2 were buried in the tomb of unknown?
There are only three soldiers buried in the Tomb of the Unknown. One each from WWI, WWII and Korea. The unknown from Vietnam was removed when DNA identified him.
