The Unknown Warrior, Memorial tomb in Westminster Abbey, United Kingdom.
The Unknown Warrior is a black marble stone set in the floor of Westminster Abbey that marks the burial site of an unidentified British soldier from the First World War. It lies near the west door in the nave, close to where visitors first enter the abbey.
The remains were brought from France and buried here on November 11, 1920, during a state ceremony attended by King George V. The soldier had fallen somewhere on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918.
The stone serves as a place where visitors pause to remember those who fell without name or known grave. Many people leave flowers or stand in silence as a mark of respect for all unidentified servicemen.
The stone lies in the main walkway through the nave and is easy to spot as you enter through the west door. A barrier keeps visitors from stepping directly on it, so you can view the inscription from a short distance.
The United States awarded its Medal of Honor to this British soldier in 1921, a rare gesture for a foreign serviceman. No one, not even members of the royal family, is allowed to walk over the stone.
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