National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

The annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. More info coming soon! 

Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal of Honor Recipients

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Recipient Marker

Christian F. Schilt

  • Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Rank: General
  • Date of Birth: March 18, 1895
  • Date of Death: January 8, 1987
  • Date of Action: January 6-8, 1928
  • Gravesite: 2-E-151-2
christian f schilt grave marker