All four of the U.S. Unknown Soldiers have been presented a Medal of Honor in recognition of their sacrifice and the sacrifices of all who serve the country.

In addition, following World War I, the U.S. Congress passed special legislation allowing the Medal of Honor to be presented to the Unknown Soldiers of some of the U.S.’s allies from that war. Thus, the Unknown Soldiers of Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Rumania [Romania] all are listed as Recipients of the Medal of Honor. This is the only time members of a foreign country’s military have been awarded the Medal of Honor.

Each year on National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, the living Medal of Honor Recipients pay their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.