May 30, 1958 – The remains of two unidentified American servicemen killed in action, one during the second World War, one during the Korean War are laid to rest at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Virgina.  These two men join their fellow “unknown” from World War One.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower presented each unknown serviceman with the Medal of Honor. 

The Tomb is inscribed with the words “HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD” and is guarded, 24 hours a day, seven days a week (rain or shine) by members of the US Army’s 3rd US Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard”.  The author, one of Flightline Fabrications’ owners served proudly with “The Old Guard” from 1993-1995 (though not as a Tomb Guard).