who is buried in the tomb of the unknown soldiers
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Arlington)
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U.S. service members who have died without their remains being identified
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or the Tomb of the Unknowns is a monument dedicated to U.S. service members who have died without their remains being identified . Having no officially designated name , it is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia , United States of America . 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 .