Tomb of the Unknowns - Arlington, VA, USA
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N 38° 52.577 W 077° 04.339
18S E 320233 N 4305088
The Tomb of the Unknowns in the Arlington Cemetery was designed by architect Thomas Hastings who was awarded the Royal Gold Medal in 1922.
Waymark Code: WMBJKY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
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"The Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, although it has never been officially named) is a monument dedicated to American service members who have died without their remains being identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in the United States. 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 afterwards are also recipients of the Medal of Honor, presented by the U.S. presidents who presided over their funerals."

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Architect: Thomas Hastings

Prize received: RIBA Royal Gold Medal

In what year: 1922

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