History of the Tomb

Vietnam War

Vietnam War

Selection
Transport
Internment
Disinterment
The Crypt

**Some of the information on the selection, transport and ceremonies of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier were taken from different sources, with the primary source being the Center for Military History Publication #70-15

Disinterment

During the night of May 13, 1998, the Vietnam Unknown Soldier crypt was removed and the casket inside was placed upon the ceremonial bier for the official ceremonies taking place the next day.  Immediately upon removal from the crypt, SPC John Fader (3rd Relief) began the death watch.

After the casket was removed, the plaza had to be prepared for the ceremonies.  In this photo you can still see some of the dust from the crypt cover removal process.

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