this was one of the first wars in history where the bodies were able to be preserved and shipped home for burial. the new embalming technologies were being developed and also soldiers were more identifiable than previous wars. the fighting was also for the most part relatively close to most of the soldier's homes. but still embalming was an expensive process and was usually reserved for the wealthier soldiers and their families who were for the most part officers in the war. also embalmers got really rich during this period.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery contains the remains of unidentified U.S. service members from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Specifically, the World War II section of the tomb includes the remains of one unidentified soldier. This soldier was interred in 1958, representing all the unknowns who served in that conflict.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery contains the remains of unidentified soldiers from various conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Specifically, the tomb includes one unidentified World War II soldier, who was interred in 1958. This soldier represents the many service members who were never identified and honors their sacrifice.
He was buried at Burhan Haldun
Depends on where you were. If you were a soldier, you used the "Latrine"- a word used in the US Army for bathroom. Near the front lines, that was simply a slit trench where wastes would be buried. AT the front lines, you went wherever you could.
Because thats were they died at Normandy in France
they choose the soldier that seceur for us
Because Gas can be shipped easily and economically through buried pipelines.
The first unknown soldier was said to be buried in "The Tomb of The Unknowns"(there were more unknown soldiers that died and were buried in the same tomb, I won't say what it was called before that because some school teachers request this for homework) :P
World War I.
how did the civil war soldier get buried in mazeppa pa, when the war never got that far north
no
Audie Murphy
Tomb of the "Unknown Soldier"
the first unknown soldier was buried there
2006
In most countries, the tomb of the unknown soldier is exactly that. The remains of an unknown and unidentified are contained in it.
There is no requirement for you to be there when the workman set the stone.