Unknown Warrior

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The Unknown Warrior is a tomb of an unknown British soldier who was killed on the battlefield during World War I.

[edit] Burial

The unknown warrior was buried in Westminster Abbey on November 11, 1920. The tomb is covered by a slab of black Belgian marble and is the only tomb in Westminster Abbey that people are not allowed to walk on.

It has a transcription on it that is written by Herbert Ryle, Dean of Westminster.

[edit] Medal of Honor

The unknown warrior was given the Medal of Honor on October 17, 1921. This hangs on a piller near where he is buried.