How are guards chosen for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

The Soldiers who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are hand picked and rigorously trained. They have come from every state in the union, and represent every walk of life. Prior to March 25, 1926, there were no military guards posted at the Tomb.

Who guards Tomb of Unknown Soldier?

The Old Guard
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours a day by members of a special detail from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).

How did they choose the Unknown Soldier?

The unknown warrior’s body was chosen from a number of British servicemen exhumed from four battle areas – the Aisne, the Somme, Arras and Ypres. Neither had any idea where the bodies, laid on stretchers and covered by union jacks, were from. “The point was that it literally could have been anybody,” says Mr Charman.

Is there really a body in the 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.

Who chose the body of the Unknown Soldier?

‘Unknown by name or rank’: The grave of the Unknown Warrior At midnight, Wyatt along with Lieutenant Colonel E. S. Gell entered the hut. Wyatt then chose one of the four bodies and along with Gell lifted it into a specially prepared coffin which was then screwed down to secure the body.

How long is a shift at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Since 1948, the tomb guards, a special platoon within the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) work on a team rotation of 24 hours on, 24 hours off, for five days, taking the following four days off.

How much does it cost to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery?

There are no fees or costs for a burial or inurnment. However, all costs associated with preparation of the remains, casket or urn, and shipping of the remains to the Washington, DC area are at the expense of the estate unless the deceased is currently on active duty.