Most Canadians are familiar with the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, at the base of the National War Memorial in Ottawa. However, some might not know that the tradition of burying the unidentifiable remains of a soldier to honour all those who sacrificed their lives fighting for their country is common all around the globe. Here are a few examples of the monuments from other countries.
Canada
Unveiled — 2000
Belgium
Unveiled — 1922
Brazil
Unveiled — 1945
France
Unveiled — 1921
India
Unveiled — 1972
Italy
Unveiled — 1911
Japan
Unveiled —1970
Russia
Unveiled — 1967
Serbia
Unveiled — 1938
United Kingdom
Unveiled — 1920
United States
Unveiled — 1922
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