The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 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 Unknowns:
The Untold Story of America’s Unknown Soldier and WWI’s Most Decorated Heroes Who Brought Him Home
……. Courtesy www.ArlingtonCemetery.net ……. Michael R Patterson
Courtesy of SHGTUS Public Affairs 
Jul 1, 2018
Author Patrick O’Donnell was at the National Archives talking about his new book, “The Unknowns”, and was asked a question by the audience on why Soldiers guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There were two former Tomb Guards in attendance and Patrick asked one of them to answer that question. (Richard A. Azzaro – Badge 019)
Please enjoy and visit our website for more information on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Sentinels that stand the eternal watch over this nation’s most sacred shrine. www.tombguard.org
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Tomb guards
Guard Identification Badge Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The tomb guards are soldiers of the United States Army. The first military guards were troopers from the 3rd Cavalry, “Brave Rifles”, who were posted nearby on Fort Myer. Since April 6, 1948, (known then as “Army Day“), when the regiment was reactivated, it has been guarded by soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard”. The Old Guard is also posted to Fort Myer, Virginia, adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery.